George Burns
Known for Acting · 132 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 (39)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
as Self
The Merv Griffin Show
1962
as Self
Golden Globe Awards
1944
as Self - Nominee
The Dick Cavett Show
1968
as Self - Guest
What's My Line?
1950
as Self
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
1950
as George Burns
Alice
1976
The Lucy Show
1962
as George Burns
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948
as Self
The Bob Hope Show
1950
as Self
Kraft Music Hall
1958
as Self / Self - Host
People's Choice Awards
1975
as Self
Here's Lucy
1968
as George Burns
This Is Your Life
1952
as Self
Film '72
1971
as Self
The Midnight Special
1972
as Self
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
1956
as Self
Mister Ed
1961
The Bob Cummings Show
1955
as George Burns
The Danny Kaye Show
1963
as Self
The Kennedy Center Honors
1978
as Self
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
1957
as Self
The Muppet Show
1976
as Self - Special Guest Star
The Jack Benny Program
1950
as George Burns
Ellery Queen
1975
as Sam Packer
Startime
1959
as Self – Host
Donny & Marie
1976
The Hollywood Palace
1964
as Self
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
1969
as Self
The Golden Palace
1992
as George Burns
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
1973
as Self
The David Susskind Show
1959
as Self
Wendy and Me
1964
Cher
1975
as Self
The George Burns Show
1958
as George Burns
George Burns Comedy Week
1985
as Self - Host
The Captain and Tennille
1976
as Self - Guest
General Electric Theater
1953
as Eddie Martin
Movies (93)
18 Again!
1988
as Jack Watson / David Watson
The Movie Orgy
1968
as Self (archive footage)
Radioland Murders
1994
as Milt Lackey
Going in Style
1979
as Joe
Vaudeville
1997
as Self (archive footage)
Night of 100 Stars II
1985
as Self
Lambchops
1929
as George the boyfriend
Six of a Kind
1934
as George Edward
Bob Hope's World of Comedy
1976
as Self (archive footage)
Movie Movie
1978
as Himself (uncredited)
Your Hat
1932
Oh, God!
1977
as God
The Solid Gold Cadillac
1956
as Narrator (voice)
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
1978
as Mr. Kite
A Century of Cinema
1994
as Self
This Is Bob Hope...
2017
as Self (archive footage)
The Sunshine Boys
1975
as Al Lewis
Pulling a Bone
1931
as Man with Bone
Oh, God! Book II
1980
as God
Joys
1976
as Self
Oh, God! You Devil
1984
as God / Harry O. Tophet
Looney Tunes 50th Anniversary
1986
as Self
Night of 100 Stars
1982
as Self
The Big Broadcast of 1937
1936
as Mr. Platt
Pioneers of Primetime
2005
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
1986
as Self (archive footage)
100% Service
1931
A Damsel in Distress
1937
as George
Funnymen
1981
as Self
Television: The First Fifty Years
1999
as Self (archive footage)
Two of a Kind
1982
as Ross Minor
Carol Channing and 101 Men
1968
as Self
Once Over, Light
1931
Muppet Video: Rowlf's Rhapsodies with the Muppets
1985
as Self
Fit to Be Tied
1930
as A Tie Customer
Honolulu
1939
as Joe Duffy
Classic Comedy Teams
1986
as Self (archive footage)
Just You and Me, Kid
1979
as Bill
Disney's Magic in the Magic Kingdom
1988
as Self - Host
Swing Out, Sweet Land
1970
as Self
The Babbling Book
1932
College Swing
1938
as George Jonas
The George Burns One-Man Show
1977
as Self
Ann-Margret: When You're Smiling
1973
as Self
The Lion Roars Again
1975
as Self
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
1995
as Self
The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team
1984
as Self - Performer
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
1980
as Self
Going Hollywood: The '30s
1984
as (archive footage)
We're Not Dressing
1934
as George
International House
1933
as Doctor Burns
Ann-Margret: Hollywood Movie Girls
1980
as Self
George Burns and Other Sex Symbols
1982
as Self
College Humor
1933
as George
George Burns: His Wit and Wisdom
1989
as Himself
Let's Dance
1933
as George
Montana Christmas Skies
1991
as God (voice)
Here Comes Cookie
1935
as George Burns
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
1998
as Self - Roastee (archive footage)
One More Time
1974
as Host
The Comedy Company
1978
as Self
Stars in the Eye
1952
as Himself
The All-Star Christmas Show
1958
as Self
George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business
1983
as Self
The Dean Martin Christmas Show
1968
as Self (uncredited)
Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special
1986
as Self
Many Happy Returns
1934
as George Burns
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
1970
as Self (voice)
The People's Command Performance: '77
1977
as Self - Host
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
1988
as Self
A Beverly Hills Christmas
1987
as Self
Oh, My Operation
1931
The Big Broadcast of 1936
1935
as George
The Big Broadcast
1932
as George
College Holiday
1936
as George Hymen
Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
2002
as Self (archive footage)
Steve Martin: A Wild and Crazy Guy
1978
as Self
Jack Benny's 20th Anniversary TV Special
1970
as Self (voice) (uncredited)
The Great Radio Comedians
1971
as Self
Carnival Nights
1968
as Self
Hollywood on Parade No. A-2
1932
as Self
Walking the Baby
1933
John Denver with His Special Guest George Burns: Two of a Kind
1981
The Antique Shop
1931
Jack Benny: Comedy in Bloom
1992
as Himself
Grandpa, Will You Run with Me?
1983
as Self - Host
Love in Bloom
1935
as George
A Love Letter to Jack Benny
1981
as Himself
The Goldie Hawn Special
1978
as Self
Bob Hope's Love Affair with Lucy
1989
as Self
The George Burns (Early) Early, Early Christmas Special
1981
as Himself
A Look at the World of 'Soylent Green'
1973
as Self (archive footage)
George Burns in Concert
1982
as Himself
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 132 credits spanning from 1929 to 2017, George Burns has appeared in 93 films and 39 TV shows.
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Most Popular George Burns Movies
- 18 Again! (1988) — as Jack Watson / David Watson
- The Movie Orgy (1968) — as Self (archive footage)
- Radioland Murders (1994) — as Milt Lackey
- Going in Style (1979) — as Joe
- Vaudeville (1997) — as Self (archive footage)
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