
Shelley Berman
Department: Acting
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

The Holiday
2006

Meet the Fockers
2004

Elliot Fauman, Ph.D.
1990

Teen Witch
1989

Beware! The Blob
1972

The Best Man
1964

The Aristocrats
2005

Looking for Lenny
2011

The Legend of Secret Pass
2010

Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s
2007

When Jews Were Funny
2013

Dick Clark's Good Old Days Part II
1978

Every Home Should Have One
1970

Motorama
1991

The Last Producer
2000

Dementia
1955

Brenda Starr, Reporter
1979

The Kid Who Wouldn't Quit: The Brad Silverman Story
1987

The Fabulous Fifties
1960

You Don't Mess with the Zohan
2008

Carol Leifer: Gaudy, Bawdy & Blue
1992

Rented Lips
1988

Divorce American Style
1967

CHiPs
1977

That's My Bush!
2001

Burke's Law
1963

Grey's Anatomy
2005

The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.
1966

L.A. Law
1986

Providence
1999

Friends
1994

Knight Rider
1982

Entourage
2004

CSI: NY
2004

The Merv Griffin Show
1962

Even Stevens
2000

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992

Hotel
1982

MacGyver
1985

The Mary Tyler Moore Show
1970

The King of Queens
1998

Bewitched
1964

Hannah Montana
2006

General Electric Theater
1953

Mister Roberts
1965

Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000

Pushing Daisies
2007

The Twilight Zone
1959

Lizzie McGuire
2001

Boston Legal
2004

Rawhide
1959

Vega$
1978

Police Woman
1974

The Hollywood Palace
1964

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968

Peter Gunn
1958

Matt Houston
1982

Brothers
1984

The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
1956

Eischied
1979

The Steve Allen Show
1956

Breaking Point
1963

That's Life
1968

Flying High
1978

The Barbara McNair Show
1969

The Unusuals
2009

Forever Fernwood
1977

Raising the Bar
2008

Dead Like Me
2003

The Judy Garland Show
1963

The DuPont Show of the Week
1961

Adam-12
1968

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962

The Ed Sullivan Show
1948

The Lux Show
1957

Tonight Starring Jack Paar
1957

What's My Line?
1950

The Mike Douglas Show
1961

Tonight Starring Jack Paar
1957

Love, American Style
1969

Night Court
1984

The Steve Allen Show
1956

The Bernie Mac Show
2001

Chicago Sons
1997

What's My Line?
1950

Kraft Music Hall
1958

Love, American Style
1969

Love, American Style
1969

Hawaii Five-0
2010

The George Gobel Show
1954

L.A. Doctors
1998

The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
1964

St. Elsewhere
1982

Arli$$
1996