Shelley Berman
Actor · Since 1959
Known for
Fame aside, Shelley Berman is above all a career actor who has been at it long enough for audiences to grow up watching him. In cinemas, 'The Holiday' is the work that stuck — Norman, specifically. He appears in 'Meet the Fockers' too. The first credits arrived long before the title most people know. More of the credits fall under comedy than under anything else. The career now covers more than 71 years.
Shelley Berman
Actor · Since 1959
14 Movies · 39 Series
Fame aside, Shelley Berman is above all a career actor who has been at it long enough for audiences to grow up watching him. In cinemas, 'The Holiday' is the work that stuck — Norman, specifically. He appears in 'Meet the Fockers' too. The first credits arrived long before the title most people know. More of the credits fall under comedy than under anything else. The career now covers more than 71 years.
Movies
Plays Zohan's Father
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
2008
Plays Norman
The Holiday
2006
Plays Mr. Weaver
Teen Witch
1989
Plays Nat Kaplan
Every Home Should Have One
1970
Plays Mr. Carmel
Beware! The Blob
1972
Plays Sheldon Bascomb
The Best Man
1964
Plays Ira (voice)
The Legend of Secret Pass
2010
Plays Million Dollar Driver
Motorama
1991
Plays Bill Slotnik
Rented Lips
1988
Plays Poker Player
The Last Producer
2000
Plays David Grieff
Divorce American Style
1967
Plays Stromberg
Elliot Fauman, Ph.D.
1990
TV Shows
Plays Nat David
Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000
Plays Judge Robert Sanders
Boston Legal
2004
Plays Ben Flicker
L.A. Law
1986
Plays Window Washer
Love, American Style
1969
Plays Self
What's My Line?
1950
Plays Mr. Kaplan Jr.
Friends
1994
Plays Theo
Dead Like Me
2003
Plays Principal
That's My Bush!
2001
Plays Mr. McLashan
Chicago Sons
1997
Plays Nobby Frostybump
Lizzie McGuire
2001
Plays Jed Sorento
Grey's Anatomy
2005
Plays King Dmitri
Burke's Law
1963
Plays Dr. Vladimir Toulouse
The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.
1966
Plays Josh Bevin
Knight Rider
1982
Plays Uncle Shelley
Entourage
2004
Plays George Savar
CSI: NY
2004
Plays Jackie the Janitor
Even Stevens
2000
Plays Abe Sherman
MacGyver
1985
Plays Dr. Walter Udall
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
1970
Plays Skitch
The King of Queens
1998
Plays Mr. Brinkman
Bewitched
1964
Plays Dr. Froman
Hannah Montana
2006
Plays Stanley
General Electric Theater
1953
Plays Gustav Hofer
Pushing Daisies
2007
Plays Archibald Beechcroft
The Twilight Zone
1959
Plays Danny Rose
Raising the Bar
2008
Plays Phil Duke
Adam-12
1968
Plays Al
Night Court
1984
Plays Shelley Berman
The Bernie Mac Show
2001
Plays Morty Sapperstein
Hawaii Five-0
2010
Latest Trailers
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When Jews Were Funny
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Hawaii Five-0
Morty Sapperstein
2012Season 3
The Legend of Secret Pass
Ira (voice)
2010
Raising the Bar
Danny Rose
2009Season 2
Hannah Montana
Dr. Froman
2008Season 3
Pushing Daisies
Gustav Hofer
2008Season 2
CSI: NY
George Savar
2008Season 5
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
Zohan's Father
2008
Boston Legal
Judge Robert Sanders
2007Season 4
The Holiday
Norman
2006
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shelley Berman still alive?
Shelley Berman passed away on September 1, 2017 at age 92.
What are the most famous roles of Shelley Berman?
Shelley Berman is best known for roles in The Holiday, Meet the Fockers, You Don't Mess with the Zohan.
How many movies has Shelley Berman been in?
Over a 62-year career (since 1955), Shelley Berman has appeared in 14 movies and 36 TV shows.
What was Shelley Berman's first movie?
The career of Shelley Berman began with Dementia (1955).
What is Shelley Berman's most recent movie or series?
Shelley Berman's most recent release is When Jews Were Funny, which premiered on November 14, 2013.
What TV shows has Shelley Berman appeared in?
On television, Shelley Berman has appeared in Grey's Anatomy, Friends, Hawaii Five-0, Knight Rider.
Shelley Berman
1925-02-03 · Chicago, Illinois, USA
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.