George Burns
Known for Acting · 131 credits
- Born
- 1896-01-20
- Died
- 1996-03-09
- Place of birth
- New York City, New York
- Also known as
- Nathan Birnbaum
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 1996, at the age of 100.
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Known For
TV Shows (38)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
as Self
Golden Globe Awards
1944
as Self - Nominee
What's My Line?
1950
as Self
The Merv Griffin Show
1962
as Self
Alice
1976
The Dick Cavett Show
1968
as Self - Guest
The Lucy Show
1962
as George Burns
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948
as Self
Here's Lucy
1968
as George Burns
The Bob Hope Show
1950
as Self
The Jack Benny Program
1950
as George Burns
People's Choice Awards
1975
as Self
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
1957
as Self
Mister Ed
1961
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
1956
as Self
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
1950
as George Burns
The Midnight Special
1972
as Self
Kraft Music Hall
1958
as Self / Self - Host
Ellery Queen
1975
as Sam Packer
The Muppet Show
1976
as Self - Special Guest Star
Startime
1959
as Self – Host
This Is Your Life
1952
as Self
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
1969
as Self
The Danny Kaye Show
1963
as Self
The Bob Cummings Show
1955
as George Burns
The Hollywood Palace
1964
as Self
The Kennedy Center Honors
1978
as Self
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
1973
as Self
The Golden Palace
1992
as George Burns
Donny & Marie
1976
Cher
1975
as Self
The David Susskind Show
1959
as Self
The Captain and Tennille
1976
as Self - Guest
Wendy and Me
1964
George Burns Comedy Week
1985
as Self - Host
General Electric Theater
1953
as Eddie Martin
The George Burns Show
1958
as George Burns
Movies (93)
Joys
1976
as Self
18 Again!
1988
as Jack Watson / David Watson
Night of 100 Stars II
1985
as Self
Oh, God!
1977
as God
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
1978
as Mr. Kite
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
1988
as Self
Radioland Murders
1994
as Milt Lackey
Night of 100 Stars
1982
as Self
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
1995
as Self
The Movie Orgy
1968
as Self (archive footage)
Television: The First Fifty Years
1999
as Self (archive footage)
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
1986
as Self (archive footage)
The Sunshine Boys
1975
as Al Lewis
Steve Martin: A Wild and Crazy Guy
1978
as Self
Looney Tunes 50th Anniversary
1986
as Self
Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
2002
as Self (archive footage)
Swing Out, Sweet Land
1970
as Self
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
1980
as Self
The Solid Gold Cadillac
1956
as Narrator (voice)
Movie Movie
1978
as Himself (uncredited)
Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special
1986
as Self
A Century of Cinema
1994
as Self
Bob Hope's World of Comedy
1976
as Self (archive footage)
This Is Bob Hope...
2017
as Self (archive footage)
Two of a Kind
1982
as Ross Minor
Going in Style
1979
as Joe
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
1998
as Self - Roastee (archive footage)
The Lion Roars Again
1975
as Self
A Look at the World of 'Soylent Green'
1973
as Self (archive footage)
Honolulu
1939
as Joe Duffy
International House
1933
as Doctor Burns
Classic Comedy Teams
1986
as Self (archive footage)
Going Hollywood: The '30s
1984
as (archive footage)
The Dean Martin Christmas Show
1968
as Self (uncredited)
The Big Broadcast of 1937
1936
as Mr. Platt
Oh, God! You Devil
1984
as God / Harry O. Tophet
College Humor
1933
as George
Oh, God! Book II
1980
as God
A Damsel in Distress
1937
as George
Just You and Me, Kid
1979
as Bill
The All-Star Christmas Show
1958
as Self
Carnival Nights
1968
as Self
Pioneers of Primetime
2005
College Swing
1938
as George Jonas
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
1970
as Self (voice)
George Burns: His Wit and Wisdom
1989
as Himself
The Big Broadcast of 1936
1935
as George
Carol Channing and 101 Men
1968
as Self
Ann-Margret: Hollywood Movie Girls
1980
as Self
College Holiday
1936
as George Hymen
Jack Benny's 20th Anniversary TV Special
1970
as Self (voice) (uncredited)
Grandpa, Will You Run with Me?
1983
as Self - Host
Montana Christmas Skies
1991
as God (voice)
George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business
1983
as Self
Six of a Kind
1934
as George Edward
Muppet Video: Rowlf's Rhapsodies with the Muppets
1985
as Self
The Comedy Company
1978
as Self
We're Not Dressing
1934
as George
Ann-Margret: When You're Smiling
1973
as Self
Here Comes Cookie
1935
as George Burns
The Big Broadcast
1932
as George
Bob Hope's Love Affair with Lucy
1989
as Self
Many Happy Returns
1934
as George Burns
Fit to Be Tied
1930
as A Tie Customer
The People's Command Performance: '77
1977
as Self - Host
Funnymen
1981
as Self
The Goldie Hawn Special
1978
as Self
A Love Letter to Jack Benny
1981
as Himself
The George Burns (Early) Early, Early Christmas Special
1981
as Himself
Hollywood on Parade No. A-2
1932
as Self
Jack Benny: Comedy in Bloom
1992
as Himself
The Great Radio Comedians
1971
as Self
The Babbling Book
1932
The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team
1984
as Self - Performer
Vaudeville
1997
as Self (archive footage)
Love in Bloom
1935
as George
A Beverly Hills Christmas
1987
as Self
Pulling a Bone
1931
as Man with Bone
Stars in the Eye
1952
as Himself
Once Over, Light
1931
Let's Dance
1933
as George
One More Time
1974
as Host
John Denver with His Special Guest George Burns: Two of a Kind
1981
The Antique Shop
1931
Disney's Magic in the Magic Kingdom
1988
as Self - Host
Lambchops
1929
as George the boyfriend
George Burns and Other Sex Symbols
1982
as Self
Your Hat
1932
100% Service
1931
Oh, My Operation
1931
The George Burns One-Man Show
1977
as Self
George Burns in Concert
1982
as Himself
Walking the Baby
1933
About George Burns
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 1996, at the age of 100. Description above from th… With 131 credits spanning from 1929 to 2017, George Burns has appeared in 93 films and 38 TV shows.
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Most Popular George Burns Movies
- Joys (1976) — as Self
- 18 Again! (1988) — as Jack Watson / David Watson
- Night of 100 Stars II (1985) — as Self
- Oh, God! (1977) — as God
- Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978) — as Mr. Kite
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