Shelley Berman

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

94

Gender

Male

Birthday

1925-02-03

Day of death

2017-09-01 (92 years old)

Place of Birth

Chicago, Illinois, USA

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

  • Grey's Anatomy

    Grey's Anatomy

  • Friends

    Friends

  • Hawaii Five-0

    Hawaii Five-0

  • The Mike Douglas Show

    The Mike Douglas Show

  • The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

    The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

  • Night Court

    Night Court

  • Curb Your Enthusiasm

    Curb Your Enthusiasm

  • The King of Queens

    The King of Queens

  • CSI: NY

    CSI: NY

  • MacGyver

    MacGyver

  • The Twilight Zone

    The Twilight Zone

  • Knight Rider

    Knight Rider

  • Boston Legal

    Boston Legal

  • Entourage

    Entourage

  • The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

    The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

  • Bewitched

    Bewitched

  • L.A. Law

    L.A. Law

  • St. Elsewhere

    St. Elsewhere

  • What's My Line?

    What's My Line?

  • What's My Line?

    What's My Line?

  • Adam-12

    Adam-12

  • The Merv Griffin Show

    The Merv Griffin Show

  • Rawhide

    Rawhide

  • Love, American Style

    Love, American Style

  • Love, American Style

    Love, American Style

  • Love, American Style

    Love, American Style

  • Police Woman

    Police Woman

  • The Steve Allen Show

    The Steve Allen Show

  • The Steve Allen Show

    The Steve Allen Show

  • Hotel

    Hotel

  • Hannah Montana

    Hannah Montana

  • The Mary Tyler Moore Show

    The Mary Tyler Moore Show

  • The Dinah Shore Chevy Show

    The Dinah Shore Chevy Show

  • The Bernie Mac Show

    The Bernie Mac Show

  • Providence

    Providence

  • The Aristocrats

    The Aristocrats

  • Motorama

    Motorama

  • Burke's Law

    Burke's Law

  • Tonight Starring Jack Paar

    Tonight Starring Jack Paar

  • Tonight Starring Jack Paar

    Tonight Starring Jack Paar

  • The Ed Sullivan Show

    The Ed Sullivan Show

  • Arli$$

    Arli$$

  • Vega$

    Vega$

  • Dead Like Me

    Dead Like Me

  • Peter Gunn

    Peter Gunn

  • Matt Houston

    Matt Houston

  • Meet the Fockers

    Meet the Fockers

  • The Man from U.N.C.L.E.

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

  • Pushing Daisies

    Pushing Daisies

  • Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

    Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

  • Even Stevens

    Even Stevens

  • L.A. Doctors

    L.A. Doctors

  • The Holiday

    The Holiday

  • The George Gobel Show

    The George Gobel Show

  • CHiPs

    CHiPs

  • Lizzie McGuire

    Lizzie McGuire

  • You Don't Mess with the Zohan

    You Don't Mess with the Zohan

  • Raising the Bar

    Raising the Bar

  • Brothers

    Brothers

  • Kraft Music Hall

    Kraft Music Hall

  • Flying High

    Flying High

  • The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.

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

  • Breaking Point

    Breaking Point

  • The Hollywood Palace

    The Hollywood Palace

  • Looking for Lenny

    Looking for Lenny

  • The Unusuals

    The Unusuals

  • Mister Roberts

    Mister Roberts

  • The Lux Show

    The Lux Show

  • The Barbara McNair Show

    The Barbara McNair Show

  • The DuPont Show of the Week

    The DuPont Show of the Week

  • The Judy Garland Show

    The Judy Garland Show

  • That's My Bush!

    That's My Bush!

  • Eischied

    Eischied

  • Chicago Sons

    Chicago Sons

  • Carol Leifer: Gaudy, Bawdy & Blue

    Carol Leifer: Gaudy, Bawdy & Blue

  • Teen Witch

    Teen Witch

  • That's Life

    That's Life

  • The Last Producer

    The Last Producer

  • Elliot Fauman, Ph.D.

    Elliot Fauman, Ph.D.

  • Forever Fernwood

    Forever Fernwood

  • General Electric Theater

    General Electric Theater

  • Beware! The Blob

    Beware! The Blob

  • Divorce American Style

    Divorce American Style

  • Rented Lips

    Rented Lips

  • Every Home Should Have One

    Every Home Should Have One

  • The Best Man

    The Best Man

  • The Legend of Secret Pass

    The Legend of Secret Pass

  • Brenda Starr, Reporter

    Brenda Starr, Reporter

  • Dementia

    Dementia

  • The Fabulous Fifties

    The Fabulous Fifties

  • When Jews Were Funny

    When Jews Were Funny

  • Dick Clark's Good Old Days Part II

    Dick Clark's Good Old Days Part II

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

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

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

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