Shelley Berman
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.
Known For(86 works)
Grey's Anatomy
2005Grey's Anatomy
2005
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
Friends
1994Friends
1994
Hawaii Five-0
2010Hawaii Five-0
2010
The Mike Douglas Show
1961The Mike Douglas Show
1961
CSI: NY
2004CSI: NY
2004
Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000
MacGyver
1985MacGyver
1985
Bewitched
1964Bewitched
1964
Boston Legal
2004Boston Legal
2004
Love, American Style
1969Love, American Style
1969
Love, American Style
1969Love, American Style
1969
Love, American Style
1969Love, American Style
1969
Knight Rider
1982Knight Rider
1982
Adam-12
1968Adam-12
1968
Entourage
2004Entourage
2004
The King of Queens
1998The King of Queens
1998
Night Court
1984Night Court
1984
L.A. Law
1986L.A. Law
1986
The Twilight Zone
1959The Twilight Zone
1959
St. Elsewhere
1982St. Elsewhere
1982
What's My Line?
1950What's My Line?
1950
What's My Line?
1950What's My Line?
1950
The Merv Griffin Show
1962The Merv Griffin Show
1962
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
Hotel
1982Hotel
1982
Hannah Montana
2006Hannah Montana
2006
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
1970The Mary Tyler Moore Show
1970
Burke's Law
1963Burke's Law
1963
Police Woman
1974Police Woman
1974
Rawhide
1959Rawhide
1959
Providence
1999Providence
1999
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948The Ed Sullivan Show
1948
The Bernie Mac Show
2001The Bernie Mac Show
2001
Arli$$
1996Arli$$
1996
Vega$
1978Vega$
1978
Matt Houston
1982Matt Houston
1982
Peter Gunn
1958Peter Gunn
1958
The Steve Allen Show
1956The Steve Allen Show
1956
The Steve Allen Show
1956The Steve Allen Show
1956
CHiPs
1977CHiPs
1977
Monsters
1988Monsters
1988
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
1964The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
1964
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968
Kraft Music Hall
1958Kraft Music Hall
1958
Pushing Daisies
2007Pushing Daisies
2007
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
1956The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
1956
Dead Like Me
2003Dead Like Me
2003
Lizzie McGuire
2001Lizzie McGuire
2001
Even Stevens
2000Even Stevens
2000
Raising the Bar
2008Raising the Bar
2008
L.A. Doctors
1998L.A. Doctors
1998
Brothers
1984Brothers
1984
The Hollywood Palace
1964The Hollywood Palace
1964
The Holiday
2006The Holiday
2006
The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.
1966The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.
1966
Meet the Fockers
2004Meet the Fockers
2004
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
2008You Don't Mess with the Zohan
2008
Breaking Point
1963Breaking Point
1963
Flying High
1978Flying High
1978
Mister Roberts
1965Mister Roberts
1965
The Unusuals
2009The Unusuals
2009
Chicago Sons
1997Chicago Sons
1997
Eischied
1979Eischied
1979
Forever Fernwood
1977Forever Fernwood
1977
General Electric Theater
1953General Electric Theater
1953
The Judy Garland Show
1963The Judy Garland Show
1963
The DuPont Show of the Week
1961The DuPont Show of the Week
1961
That's My Bush!
2001That's My Bush!
2001
The Aristocrats
2005The Aristocrats
2005
Teen Witch
1989Teen Witch
1989
Motorama
1991Motorama
1991
Beware! The Blob
1972Beware! The Blob
1972
The Best Man
1964The Best Man
1964
The Last Producer
2000The Last Producer
2000
The Legend of Secret Pass
2010The Legend of Secret Pass
2010
Divorce American Style
1967Divorce American Style
1967
Dementia
1955Dementia
1955
Rented Lips
1988Rented Lips
1988
Every Home Should Have One
1970Every Home Should Have One
1970
When Jews Were Funny
2013When Jews Were Funny
2013
Dick Clark's Good Old Days Part II
1978Dick Clark's Good Old Days Part II
1978
The Fabulous Fifties
1960The Fabulous Fifties
1960
Looking for Lenny
2011Looking for Lenny
2011
Elliot Fauman, Ph.D.
1990Elliot Fauman, Ph.D.
1990
Brenda Starr, Reporter
1979Brenda Starr, Reporter
1979