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Shelley Berman

Actor • Born 1925

Shelley Berman

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About

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...

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Grey's Anatomy posterGrey's AnatomySeries • 2005Hawaii Five-0 posterHawaii Five-0Series • 2010Friends posterFriendsSeries • 1994Curb Your Enthusiasm posterCurb Your EnthusiasmSeries • 2000MacGyver posterMacGyverSeries • 1985CSI: NY posterCSI: NYSeries • 2004The King of Queens posterThe King of QueensSeries • 1998Boston Legal posterBoston LegalSeries • 2004Bewitched posterBewitchedSeries • 1964Entourage posterEntourageSeries • 2004Adam-12 posterAdam-12Series • 1968Get Smart posterGet SmartSeries • 1965L.A. Law posterL.A. LawSeries • 1986Knight Rider posterKnight RiderSeries • 1982Love, American Style posterLove, American StyleSeries • 1969The Twilight Zone posterThe Twilight ZoneSeries • 1959St. Elsewhere posterSt. ElsewhereSeries • 1982Night Court posterNight CourtSeries • 1984Hannah Montana posterHannah MontanaSeries • 2006Emergency! posterEmergency!Series • 1972The Mary Tyler Moore Show posterThe Mary Tyler Moore ShowSeries • 1970Hotel posterHotelSeries • 1982Arli$$ posterArli$$Series • 1996Rawhide posterRawhideSeries • 1959