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Nov 13, 2009 · 1996. Comedian George Burns dies at age 100. On March 9, 1996, the legendary cigar-chomping performer George Burns dies at his home in Beverly Hills, California, just weeks after celebrating...
Jan 18, 2019 · George Burns (born Nathan Birnbaum; January 20, 1896 - March 9, 1996) was one of a select few performers who found success both on the vaudeville stage and on screen. With his wife and collaborator Grace Allen, he developed a trademark straight man style, playing the foil to Allen's comedic "illogic logic" persona.
George Burns. Actor: Oh, God!. George Burns was an American actor, comedian, singer, and published author. He formed a comedy duo with his wife Gracie Allen (1895-1964), and typically played the straight man to her zany roles. Following her death, Burns started appearing as a solo performer.
May 11, 2018 · George Burns was born Nathan Birnbaum, the tenth of twelve children of Louis Birnbaum, an Austrian immigrant, and Dora Bluth, a Polish immigrant. The family lived in a three-room apartment on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, where many Jewish immigrants had settled after arriving from Eastern Europe.
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.
George Burns was a legendary comedian, actor, singer and writer who entertained audiences for over 90 years. Visit his official website to learn more about his life, career, awards and quotes. You will also find photos, videos and merchandise of this iconic entertainer.
Honoree. The 1988 Kennedy Center Honors. George Burns (actor/comedian, born January 20, 1896, New York, New York; died March 9, 1996) Few indeed are the actors who've had such success playing God that they were asked to reprise it not once but twice.
