Actor
Shelley Berman
February 3, 1925 · Chicago, Illinois, USA
Shelley Berman (February 3, 1925 – September 1, 2017) was an American comedian, actor, writer, teacher, lecturer, and poet. Berman gained fame for his distinct style of comedic storytelling, often performing monologues that delved into relatable yet humorous observations about everyday life. His use of personal anecdotes and dry wit set a trend in stand-up comedy, influencing many comedians who followed.
He released several successful comedy albums, including "Inside Shelley Berman" (1959), which became the first comedy album to earn a gold record. His achievements also extended to television and film, with notable appearances in various shows and movies. Berman's impact on the comedy landscape, marked by his intelligent humour and storytelling abilities, solidified his legacy as a trailblazer in the world of stand-up comedy. He passed away in 2017, leaving behind a lasting imprint on the entertainment industry.
Notable work
8.2Grey's Anatomy (2005)
as Jed Sorento
8.4Friends (1994)
as Mr. Kaplan Jr.
7.1The Holiday (2006)
as Norman
6.3Meet the Fockers (2004)
as Judge Ira
5.7You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008)
as Zohan's Father
7.7Hawaii Five-0 (2010)
as Morty Sapperstein
7.5Knight Rider (1982)
as Josh Bevin
8.5The Twilight Zone (1959)
as Archibald Beechcroft
8Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000)
as Nat David
7.7MacGyver (1985)
as Abe Sherman
7.3CSI: NY (2004)
as George Savar
7.9Bewitched (1964)
as Mr. Brinkman
Often works with
Alex O'Loughlin
2 titles together
The Holiday, Hawaii Five-0
Emmanuelle Chriqui
2 titles together
You Don't Mess with the Zohan, Entourage
Scott Caan
2 titles together
Hawaii Five-0, Entourage
Chi McBride
2 titles together
Hawaii Five-0, Pushing Daisies
John Anderson
2 titles together
The Twilight Zone, MacGyver
Constance Zimmer
2 titles together
Entourage, Boston Legal
Full filmography · 67
Hawaii Five-0
as Morty Sapperstein
20107.7
The Unusuals
cast
20097.5
Raising the Bar
as Danny Rose
2008
Pushing Daisies
as Gustav Hofer
20077.9
Hannah Montana
as Dr. Froman
20067.1
Grey's Anatomy
as Jed Sorento
20058.2
Boston Legal
as Judge Robert Sanders
20047.9
CSI: NY
as George Savar
20047.3
Entourage
as Uncle Shelley
20047.4
Dead Like Me
as Theo
20037.6
The Bernie Mac Show
as Shelley Berman
20016.7
That's My Bush!
as Principal
20016.6