Shelley Berman

Shelley Berman

Acting
Born 1925-02-03 - Died 2017-09-01Chicago, Illinois, USA

Biography

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.

Movies (23)

The Holiday
7.1

The Holiday

2006Movie7.1
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
5.7

You Don't Mess with the Zohan

2008Movie5.7
Meet the Fockers
6.3

Meet the Fockers

2004Movie6.3
The Aristocrats
5.9

The Aristocrats

2005Movie5.9
The Best Man
7.3

The Best Man

1964Movie7.3
Motorama
6.6

Motorama

1991Movie6.6
Teen Witch
6.0

Teen Witch

1989Movie6.0
Looking for Lenny
5.2

Looking for Lenny

2011Movie5.2
The Legend of Secret Pass
5.7

The Legend of Secret Pass

2010Movie5.7
The Fabulous Fifties
6.0

The Fabulous Fifties

1960Movie6.0
The Last Producer
4.7

The Last Producer

2000Movie4.7
Divorce American Style
5.9

Divorce American Style

1967Movie5.9
Every Home Should Have One
4.9

Every Home Should Have One

1970Movie4.9
Dementia
6.8

Dementia

1955Movie6.8
Beware! The Blob
4.5

Beware! The Blob

1972Movie4.5
Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s

Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s

2007Movie
Carol Leifer: Gaudy, Bawdy & Blue

Carol Leifer: Gaudy, Bawdy & Blue

1992Movie
When Jews Were Funny
6.5

When Jews Were Funny

2013Movie6.5
Rented Lips
3.8

Rented Lips

1988Movie3.8
Dick Clark's Good Old Days Part II
7.0

Dick Clark's Good Old Days Part II

1978Movie7.0
Brenda Starr, Reporter

Brenda Starr, Reporter

1979Movie
The Kid Who Wouldn't Quit: The Brad Silverman Story

The Kid Who Wouldn't Quit: The Brad Silverman Story

1987Movie
Elliot Fauman, Ph.D.
3.0

Elliot Fauman, Ph.D.

1990Movie3.0

TV Shows (68)

Grey's Anatomy
8.2

Grey's Anatomy

2005Series8.2
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
7.5

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962Series7.5
Friends
8.4

Friends

1994Series8.4
Hawaii Five-0
7.7

Hawaii Five-0

2010Series7.7
CSI: NY
7.3

CSI: NY

2004Series7.3
Boston Legal
7.9

Boston Legal

2004Series7.9
The Mike Douglas Show
5.8

The Mike Douglas Show

1961Series5.8
Curb Your Enthusiasm
8.1

Curb Your Enthusiasm

2000Series8.1
Entourage
7.4

Entourage

2004Series7.4
The King of Queens
7.1

The King of Queens

1998Series7.1
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
5.4

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

1992Series5.4
Knight Rider
7.5

Knight Rider

1982Series7.5
Bewitched
7.9

Bewitched

1964Series7.9
MacGyver
7.7

MacGyver

1985Series7.7
Hannah Montana
7.1

Hannah Montana

2006Series7.1
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
7.7

The Mary Tyler Moore Show

1970Series7.7
L.A. Law
7.1

L.A. Law

1986Series7.1
Love, American Style
6.2

Love, American Style

1969Series6.2
The Merv Griffin Show
6.8

The Merv Griffin Show

1962Series6.8
Get Smart
8.0

Get Smart

1965Series8.0
The Twilight Zone
8.5

The Twilight Zone

1959Series8.5
Adam-12
7.1

Adam-12

1968Series7.1
Peter Gunn
6.6

Peter Gunn

1958Series6.6
Night Court
7.3

Night Court

1984Series7.3
St. Elsewhere
5.7

St. Elsewhere

1982Series5.7
Hotel
6.8

Hotel

1982Series6.8
The Bernie Mac Show
6.6

The Bernie Mac Show

2001Series6.6
Rawhide
7.2

Rawhide

1959Series7.2
What's My Line?
7.0

What's My Line?

1950Series7.0
Dead Like Me
7.6

Dead Like Me

2003Series7.6
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
7.5

Tonight Starring Jack Paar

1957Series7.5
Burke's Law
6.3

Burke's Law

1963Series6.3
The Ed Sullivan Show
6.8

The Ed Sullivan Show

1948Series6.8
Arli$$
6.9

Arli$$

1996Series6.9
Monsters
7.0

Monsters

1988Series7.0
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
7.2

The Man from U.N.C.L.E.

1964Series7.2
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
6.8

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

1968Series6.8
Raising the Bar
6.3

Raising the Bar

2008Series6.3
Providence
6.7

Providence

1999Series6.7
Lizzie McGuire
7.2

Lizzie McGuire

2001Series7.2
Pushing Daisies
7.9

Pushing Daisies

2007Series7.9
The Steve Allen Show
6.2

The Steve Allen Show

1956Series6.2
Matt Houston
6.3

Matt Houston

1982Series6.3
Vega$
6.9

Vega$

1978Series6.9
Even Stevens
7.0

Even Stevens

2000Series7.0
Brothers
6.7

Brothers

1984Series6.7
Kraft Music Hall
5.4

Kraft Music Hall

1958Series5.4
The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.
6.9

The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.

1966Series6.9
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
6.4

The Dinah Shore Chevy Show

1956Series6.4
CHiPs
6.8

CHiPs

1977Series6.8
The Hollywood Palace
5.0

The Hollywood Palace

1964Series5.0
L.A. Doctors
8.5

L.A. Doctors

1998Series8.5
Hollywood Squares
7.5

Hollywood Squares

1966Series7.5
The Unusuals
7.5

The Unusuals

2009Series7.5
That's My Bush!
6.6

That's My Bush!

2001Series6.6
The George Gobel Show
7.8

The George Gobel Show

1954Series7.8
Flying High
6.3

Flying High

1978Series6.3
Eischied
7.0

Eischied

1979Series7.0
Mister Roberts
8.3

Mister Roberts

1965Series8.3
The DuPont Show of the Week
7.0

The DuPont Show of the Week

1961Series7.0
That's Life
6.5

That's Life

1968Series6.5
Breaking Point
7.4

Breaking Point

1963Series7.4
The Judy Garland Show
8.2

The Judy Garland Show

1963Series8.2
The Barbara McNair Show

The Barbara McNair Show

1969Series
Forever Fernwood
5.0

Forever Fernwood

1977Series5.0
General Electric Theater
6.8

General Electric Theater

1953Series6.8
Chicago Sons
8.6

Chicago Sons

1997Series8.6
The Lux Show
6.0

The Lux Show

1957Series6.0