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George Burns

Comedian / Writer / Actor | * 01/20/1896 († 100, 03/09/1996) | New York City, New York
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George Burns (born Nathan Birnbaum; January 20, 1896 – March 9, 1996) was an American comedian, actor, writer, and singer, and one of the few entertainers whose career successfully spanned vaudeville, radio, film and television. His arched eyebrow and cigar-smoke punctuation became familiar trademarks for over three-quarters of a century. He and his wife Gracie Allen appeared on radio, television and film as the comedy duo Burns and Allen. At the age of 79, Burns experienced a sudden career revival as an amiable, beloved and unusually active comedy elder statesman in the 1975 film The Sunshine Boys, for which he won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. ()
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Most frequent genres for this person: Comedies | Documentaries | Music

Known for these Movies & Shows

Three senior citizens in their 70s who live together are slowly decaying in endless days with nothing to do but feed the birds. One of them comes up with an idea - rob a bank. They certainly could use ...

Going in Style

Certification unknown

1979 | 3.5/5 | 1h 37min
Comedy, Drama, Crime
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Lewis and Clark, aka The Sunshine Boys, were famous comedians during the vaudeville era, but off-stage they couldn't stand each other and haven't spoken in over 20 years of retirement. Willy Clark's n ...

The Sunshine Boys

FSK: 12+ years

1975 | 3.5/5 | 1h 51min
Comedy
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A small town band makes it big, but loses track of their roots, as they get caught up into the big-time machinations of the music biz. Now, they must thwart a plot to destroy their home town. Built ar ...

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

FSK: 12+ years

1978 | 2.2/5 | 1h 53min
Adventure, Music, Kids & Family
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When God appears to an assistant grocery manager as a good natured old man, the Almighty selects him as his messenger for the modern world. ...

Oh, God!

Certification unknown

1977 | 3.2/5 | 1h 38min
Fantasy, Comedy
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Burns and Allen, an American comedy duo consisting of George Burns and his wife, Gracie Allen, worked together as a comedy team in vaudeville, films, radio and television and achieved great success ov ...

The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show

Certification unknown

1950 | 3.2/5 | 30min per episode
Comedy
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Awards & Nominations for George Burns

Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award Kennedy Center Honors Saturn Awards Grammy Award for Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording Star On Hollywood Walk of Fame Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
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Movies with George Burns as Actor(63)

as Self (archive footage)2017 This Is Bob Hope...
as Self (archive footage)2002 Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
as himself2000 Prison Images
as Self - Roastee (archive footage)1998 The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
as himself1995 The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
as himself1994 A Century of Cinema
as Milt Lackey1994 Radioland Murders
as himself1992 Jack Benny: Comedy in Bloom
as God (voice)1991 Montana Christmas Skies
as himself1989 Bob Hope's Love Affair with Lucy
as Jack Watson / David Watson1988 18 Again!
as himself1986 Bugs Bunny/Looney Tunes All-Star 50th Anniversary
as Self (archive footage)1986 The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
as (archive footage)1984 Going Hollywood: The '30s
as God / Harry O. Tophet1984 Oh, God! You Devil
as Ross Minor1982 Two of a Kind
as himself1982 George Burns in Concert
as God1980 Oh, God! Book II
as Bill1979 Just You and Me, Kid
as Joe Harris1979 Going in Style
as Himself (uncredited)1978 Movie Movie
as himself1978 The Comedy Company
as Mr. Kite1978 Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
as himself1978 The Bermuda Depths
as himself1978 Steve Martin: A Wild and Crazy Guy
as God1977 Oh, God!
as himself1976 Joys
as Al Lewis1975 The Sunshine Boys
as himself1975 The Lion Roars Again
as himself1973 Ann-Margret: When You're Smiling
as himself1971 The Great Radio Comedians
as himself1970 Swing Out, Sweet Land
as Self (voice) (uncredited)1970 Jack Benny's 20th Anniversary TV Special
as Self (archive footage)1968 The Movie Orgy
as Self (uncredited)1968 The Dean Martin Christmas Show
as himself1968 Carol Channing and 101 Men
as Narrator (voice)1956 The Solid Gold Cadillac
as himself1952 Stars in the Eye
as Joe Duffy1939 Honolulu
as George Jonas1938 College Swing
as George1937 A Damsel in Distress
as Mr. Platt1936 The Big Broadcast of 1937
as George Hymen1936 College Holiday
as George1935 The Big Broadcast of 1936
as George1935 Love in Bloom
as George1935 Here Comes Cookie
as George Martin1934 We're Not Dressing
as himself1934 Many Happy Returns
as George Edward1934 Six of a Kind
as Doctor Burns1933 International House
1933 Walking the Baby
as George1933 College Humor
as George1933 Let's Dance
as George (as Burns and Allen)1932 The Big Broadcast
1932 Your Hat
1932 The Babbling Book
1931 100% Service
1931 The Antique Shop
1931 Oh, My Operation
1931 Once Over, Light
as Man with Bone1931 Pulling a Bone
as A Tie Customer1930 Fit to be Tied
as George the boyfriend1929 Lambchops

TV Shows/Series with George Burns as Actor(30)

as himself1992 The Golden Palace
1985 George Burns Comedy Week
as himself1978 The Kennedy Center Honors
as Self - Special Guest Star1976 The Muppet Show
1976 Alice
1976 Donny & Marie
as himself1976 The Captain and Tennille
1975 Cher
1975 Ellery Queen
as himself1969 The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
as Self - Guest1968 The Dick Cavett Show
1968 Here's Lucy
1964 Wendy and Me
as himself1964 The Hollywood Palace
as Self - Singer1964 The Hollywood Palace
as himself1963 The Danny Kaye Show
1962 The Lucy Show
1961 Mister Ed
as himself1959 The David Susskind Show
as himself1958 The George Burns Show
as himself1958 Kraft Music Hall
as Self - Host1958 Kraft Music Hall
as himself1956 The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
as Eddie Martin1953 GE Theater
as himself1952 This Is Your Life
as himself1950 The Jack Benny Program
as himself1950 The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
as Self - Mystery Guest1950 What's My Line?
as himself1948 The Ed Sullivan Show
as Self - Comedian1948 The Ed Sullivan Show

Movies with George Burns as Crew(4)

Sound/Sound Mixer2003 Looking Back at 'The Hills Have Eyes'
Sound/Music1954 A Story of Dogs
Writing/Writer1933 Let's Dance
Writing/Writer1930 Fit to be Tied

TV Shows/Series with George Burns as Crew(2)

Production/Producer1965 Mona McCluskey
Production/Producer1964 Wendy and Me

Born: Monday, 01/20 1896 (January) in New York City, New York
Died: Saturday, 03/09 1996 (March) in Beverly Hills (aged: 100)
Zodiac sign: Aquarius (Chinese zodiac sign: Monkey)
Languages: English (EN, native language)
Spouses (current/former): Gracie Allen
Children: Ronnie Burns
Other names for George Burns (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Nathan Birnbaum"
George Burns frequently works together with these people:
Gracie Allen (29x, Actress)
Bob Hope (27x, Actor)
Jack Benny (26x, Actor)
Lucille Ball (21x, Actress)
Tony Randall (14x, Actor)
Sammy Davis Jr. (13x, Actor)
Vincent Price (12x, Actor)
Eddie Albert (12x, Actor)
Art Carney (12x, Actor)
Polly Bergen (12x, Actress)
John Lovelady (12x, Cast)
Art Linkletter (12x, Actor)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:61643, Added: 05/21/2018, Last updated: 03/21/2024