Shelley Berman

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

93

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

  • The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

    The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

  • The Mike Douglas Show

    The Mike Douglas Show

  • Friends

    Friends

  • Hawaii Five-0

    Hawaii Five-0

  • Curb Your Enthusiasm

    Curb Your Enthusiasm

  • Adam-12

    Adam-12

  • CSI: NY

    CSI: NY

  • MacGyver

    MacGyver

  • Boston Legal

    Boston Legal

  • Entourage

    Entourage

  • Police Woman

    Police Woman

  • Bewitched

    Bewitched

  • The King of Queens

    The King of Queens

  • Love, American Style

    Love, American Style

  • Love, American Style

    Love, American Style

  • Love, American Style

    Love, American Style

  • Knight Rider

    Knight Rider

  • The Merv Griffin Show

    The Merv Griffin Show

  • The Merv Griffin Show

    The Merv Griffin Show

  • Peter Gunn

    Peter Gunn

  • Hotel

    Hotel

  • Night Court

    Night Court

  • The Twilight Zone

    The Twilight Zone

  • Rawhide

    Rawhide

  • Matt Houston

    Matt Houston

  • The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

    The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

  • Hannah Montana

    Hannah Montana

  • The Bernie Mac Show

    The Bernie Mac Show

  • What's My Line?

    What's My Line?

  • What's My Line?

    What's My Line?

  • Burke's Law

    Burke's Law

  • Providence

    Providence

  • L.A. Law

    L.A. Law

  • The Mary Tyler Moore Show

    The Mary Tyler Moore Show

  • The Ed Sullivan Show

    The Ed Sullivan Show

  • The Steve Allen Show

    The Steve Allen Show

  • The Steve Allen Show

    The Steve Allen Show

  • Kraft Music Hall

    Kraft Music Hall

  • Tonight Starring Jack Paar

    Tonight Starring Jack Paar

  • Tonight Starring Jack Paar

    Tonight Starring Jack Paar

  • Even Stevens

    Even Stevens

  • Lizzie McGuire

    Lizzie McGuire

  • The Dinah Shore Chevy Show

    The Dinah Shore Chevy Show

  • Vega$

    Vega$

  • The Man from U.N.C.L.E.

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

  • Pushing Daisies

    Pushing Daisies

  • Brothers

    Brothers

  • Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

    Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

  • Dead Like Me

    Dead Like Me

  • The Holiday

    The Holiday

  • You Don't Mess with the Zohan

    You Don't Mess with the Zohan

  • The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.

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

  • The Hollywood Palace

    The Hollywood Palace

  • Meet the Fockers

    Meet the Fockers

  • L.A. Doctors

    L.A. Doctors

  • CHiPs

    CHiPs

  • Mister Roberts

    Mister Roberts

  • The George Gobel Show

    The George Gobel Show

  • Raising the Bar

    Raising the Bar

  • The Fabulous Fifties

    The Fabulous Fifties

  • Flying High

    Flying High

  • The Unusuals

    The Unusuals

  • Breaking Point

    Breaking Point

  • Carol Leifer: Gaudy, Bawdy & Blue

    Carol Leifer: Gaudy, Bawdy & Blue

  • The Lux Show

    The Lux Show

  • Dementia

    Dementia

  • Chicago Sons

    Chicago Sons

  • The Barbara McNair Show

    The Barbara McNair Show

  • Beware! The Blob

    Beware! The Blob

  • The Legend of Secret Pass

    The Legend of Secret Pass

  • That's My Bush!

    That's My Bush!

  • The Last Producer

    The Last Producer

  • The Judy Garland Show

    The Judy Garland Show

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

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

  • Teen Witch

    Teen Witch

  • Eischied

    Eischied

  • That's Life

    That's Life

  • Forever Fernwood

    Forever Fernwood

  • The Aristocrats

    The Aristocrats

  • Every Home Should Have One

    Every Home Should Have One

  • Elliot Fauman, Ph.D.

    Elliot Fauman, Ph.D.

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

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

  • Motorama

    Motorama

  • Rented Lips

    Rented Lips

  • General Electric Theater

    General Electric Theater

  • The Best Man

    The Best Man

  • The DuPont Show of the Week

    The DuPont Show of the Week

  • Looking for Lenny

    Looking for Lenny

  • Divorce American Style

    Divorce American Style

  • When Jews Were Funny

    When Jews Were Funny

  • Dick Clark's Good Old Days Part II

    Dick Clark's Good Old Days Part II

  • Brenda Starr, Reporter

    Brenda Starr, Reporter