George Burns
Acting
Born: 1896-01-20 · New York City, New York
Died: 1996-03-09
Biography
George Burns (January 20, 1896 – March 9, 1996), born Nathan Birnbaum, was an American comedian, actor, and writer. His career spanned vaudeville, film, radio, and television, with and without his wife, Gracie Allen. His arched eyebrow and cigar smoke punctuation became familiar trademarks for over three quarters of a century. Beginning at the age of 79, Burns' career was resurrected as an amiable, beloved and unusually active old comedian, continuing to work until shortly before his death, in
🎬 Movies (20)
This Is Bob Hope...
2017
Self (archive footage)
Pioneers of Primetime
2005
Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
2002
Self (archive footage)
Television: The First Fifty Years
1999
Self (archive footage)
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
1998
Self - Roastee (archive footage)
Vaudeville
1997
Self (archive footage)
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
1995
Self
Radioland Murders
1994
Milt Lackey
A Century of Cinema
1994
Self
Jack Benny: Comedy in Bloom
1992
Himself
Montana Christmas Skies
1991
God (voice)
Bob Hope's Love Affair with Lucy
1989
Self
George Burns: His Wit and Wisdom
1989
Himself
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
1988
Self
18 Again!
1988
Jack Watson / David Watson
Disney's Magic in the Magic Kingdom
1988
Self - Host
A Beverly Hills Christmas
1987
Self
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
1986
Self (archive footage)
Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special
1986
Self
Looney Tunes 50th Anniversary
1986
Self
📺 TV Shows (20)
The Golden Palace
1992
George Burns
George Burns Comedy Week
1985
Self - Host
The Kennedy Center Honors
1978
Self
The Captain and Tennille
1976
Self - Guest
The Muppet Show
1976
Self - Special Guest Star
Alice
1976
Donny & Marie
1976
Ellery Queen
1975
Sam Packer
People's Choice Awards
1975
Self
Cher
1975
Self
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
1973
Self
The Midnight Special
1972
Self
Film '72
1971
Self
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
1969
Self
Here's Lucy
1968
George Burns
The Dick Cavett Show
1968
Self - Guest
Wendy and Me
1964
The Hollywood Palace
1964
Self
The Danny Kaye Show
1963
Self
The Lucy Show
1962
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