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

  • Friends

    Friends

  • The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

    The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

  • Hawaii Five-0

    Hawaii Five-0

  • Curb Your Enthusiasm

    Curb Your Enthusiasm

  • Bewitched

    Bewitched

  • CSI: NY

    CSI: NY

  • The Mike Douglas Show

    The Mike Douglas Show

  • MacGyver

    MacGyver

  • Boston Legal

    Boston Legal

  • Knight Rider

    Knight Rider

  • Entourage

    Entourage

  • The King of Queens

    The King of Queens

  • The Twilight Zone

    The Twilight Zone

  • Adam-12

    Adam-12

  • Hotel

    Hotel

  • Night Court

    Night Court

  • The Merv Griffin Show

    The Merv Griffin Show

  • Love, American Style

    Love, American Style

  • Love, American Style

    Love, American Style

  • Love, American Style

    Love, American Style

  • L.A. Law

    L.A. Law

  • Hannah Montana

    Hannah Montana

  • The Holiday

    The Holiday

  • St. Elsewhere

    St. Elsewhere

  • The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

    The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

  • Rawhide

    Rawhide

  • Burke's Law

    Burke's Law

  • The Bernie Mac Show

    The Bernie Mac Show

  • Providence

    Providence

  • Matt Houston

    Matt Houston

  • What's My Line?

    What's My Line?

  • What's My Line?

    What's My Line?

  • The Mary Tyler Moore Show

    The Mary Tyler Moore Show

  • Peter Gunn

    Peter Gunn

  • Vega$

    Vega$

  • The Steve Allen Show

    The Steve Allen Show

  • The Steve Allen Show

    The Steve Allen Show

  • Dead Like Me

    Dead Like Me

  • Police Woman

    Police Woman

  • The Ed Sullivan Show

    The Ed Sullivan Show

  • Pushing Daisies

    Pushing Daisies

  • Lizzie McGuire

    Lizzie McGuire

  • Even Stevens

    Even Stevens

  • Kraft Music Hall

    Kraft Music Hall

  • Tonight Starring Jack Paar

    Tonight Starring Jack Paar

  • Tonight Starring Jack Paar

    Tonight Starring Jack Paar

  • You Don't Mess with the Zohan

    You Don't Mess with the Zohan

  • The Man from U.N.C.L.E.

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

  • The Dinah Shore Chevy Show

    The Dinah Shore Chevy Show

  • Meet the Fockers

    Meet the Fockers

  • Brothers

    Brothers

  • CHiPs

    CHiPs

  • Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

    Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

  • Dementia

    Dementia

  • Raising the Bar

    Raising the Bar

  • The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.

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

  • L.A. Doctors

    L.A. Doctors

  • Flying High

    Flying High

  • The Hollywood Palace

    The Hollywood Palace

  • The Aristocrats

    The Aristocrats

  • The George Gobel Show

    The George Gobel Show

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

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

  • Beware! The Blob

    Beware! The Blob

  • Motorama

    Motorama

  • The Unusuals

    The Unusuals

  • The Legend of Secret Pass

    The Legend of Secret Pass

  • Rented Lips

    Rented Lips

  • When Jews Were Funny

    When Jews Were Funny

  • The Lux Show

    The Lux Show

  • Mister Roberts

    Mister Roberts

  • Breaking Point

    Breaking Point

  • Chicago Sons

    Chicago Sons

  • That's My Bush!

    That's My Bush!

  • The Barbara McNair Show

    The Barbara McNair Show

  • The Judy Garland Show

    The Judy Garland Show

  • The Best Man

    The Best Man

  • The Last Producer

    The Last Producer

  • Teen Witch

    Teen Witch

  • Every Home Should Have One

    Every Home Should Have One

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

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

  • Carol Leifer: Gaudy, Bawdy & Blue

    Carol Leifer: Gaudy, Bawdy & Blue

  • The Fabulous Fifties

    The Fabulous Fifties

  • That's Life

    That's Life

  • Looking for Lenny

    Looking for Lenny

  • Eischied

    Eischied

  • The DuPont Show of the Week

    The DuPont Show of the Week

  • Forever Fernwood

    Forever Fernwood

  • General Electric Theater

    General Electric Theater

  • Divorce American Style

    Divorce American Style

  • Dick Clark's Good Old Days Part II

    Dick Clark's Good Old Days Part II

  • Elliot Fauman, Ph.D.

    Elliot Fauman, Ph.D.

  • Brenda Starr, Reporter

    Brenda Starr, Reporter