George Burns

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. Description above from the Wikipedia article George Burns, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known For

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Mike Douglas Show

Golden Globe Awards

The Merv Griffin Show

Alice

The Lucy Show

What's My Line?

The Dick Cavett Show

All Movies (93)

• This Is Bob Hope...2017 · as Self (archive footage)
• Pioneers of Primetime2005
• Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour2002 · as Self (archive footage)
• Television: The First Fifty Years1999 · as Self (archive footage)
• The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts1998 · as Self - Roastee (archive footage)
• Vaudeville1997 · as Self (archive footage)
• The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies1995 · as Self
• Radioland Murders1994 · as Milt Lackey
• A Century of Cinema1994 · as Self
• Jack Benny: Comedy in Bloom1992 · as Himself
• Montana Christmas Skies1991 · as God (voice)
• Bob Hope's Love Affair with Lucy1989 · as Self
• George Burns: His Wit and Wisdom1989 · as Himself
• Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC1988 · as Self
• 18 Again!1988 · as Jack Watson / David Watson
• Disney's Magic in the Magic Kingdom1988 · as Self - Host
• A Beverly Hills Christmas1987 · as Self
• The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years1986 · as Self (archive footage)
• Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special1986 · as Self
• Looney Tunes 50th Anniversary1986 · as Self
• Classic Comedy Teams1986 · as Self (archive footage)
• Muppet Video: Rowlf's Rhapsodies with the Muppets1985 · as Self
• Night of 100 Stars II1985 · as Self
• Oh, God! You Devil1984 · as God / Harry O. Tophet
• The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team1984 · as Self - Performer
• Going Hollywood: The '30s1984 · as (archive footage)
• George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business1983 · as Self
• Grandpa, Will You Run with Me?1983 · as Self - Host
• George Burns and Other Sex Symbols1982 · as Self
• Two of a Kind1982 · as Ross Minor
• Night of 100 Stars1982 · as Self
• George Burns in Concert1982 · as Himself
• The George Burns (Early) Early, Early Christmas Special1981 · as Himself
• John Denver with His Special Guest George Burns: Two of a Kind1981
• Funnymen1981 · as Self
• A Love Letter to Jack Benny1981 · as Himself
• Oh, God! Book II1980 · as God
• Ann-Margret: Hollywood Movie Girls1980 · as Self
• The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's1980 · as Self
• Going in Style1979 · as Joe
• Just You and Me, Kid1979 · as Bill
• Steve Martin: A Wild and Crazy Guy1978 · as Self
• Movie Movie1978 · as Himself (uncredited)
• Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band1978 · as Mr. Kite
• The Comedy Company1978 · as Self
• The Goldie Hawn Special1978 · as Self
• The George Burns One-Man Show1977 · as Self
• Oh, God!1977 · as God
• The People's Command Performance: '771977 · as Self - Host
• Bob Hope's World of Comedy1976 · as Self (archive footage)
• Joys1976 · as Self
• The Sunshine Boys1975 · as Al Lewis
• The Lion Roars Again1975 · as Self
• One More Time1974 · as Host
• Ann-Margret: When You're Smiling1973 · as Self
• A Look at the World of 'Soylent Green'1973 · as Self (archive footage)
• The Great Radio Comedians1971 · as Self
• Jack Benny's 20th Anniversary TV Special1970 · as Self (voice) (uncredited)
• The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians1970 · as Self (voice)
• Swing Out, Sweet Land1970 · as Self
• The Dean Martin Christmas Show1968 · as Self (uncredited)
• Carnival Nights1968 · as Self
• Carol Channing and 101 Men1968 · as Self
• The Movie Orgy1968 · as Self (archive footage)
• The All-Star Christmas Show1958 · as Self
• The Solid Gold Cadillac1956 · as Narrator (voice)
• Stars in the Eye1952 · as Himself
• Honolulu1939 · as Joe Duffy
• College Swing1938 · as George Jonas
• A Damsel in Distress1937 · as George
• College Holiday1936 · as George Hymen
• The Big Broadcast of 19371936 · as Mr. Platt
• The Big Broadcast of 19361935 · as George
• Here Comes Cookie1935 · as George Burns
• Love in Bloom1935 · as George
• Many Happy Returns1934 · as George Burns
• We're Not Dressing1934 · as George
• Six of a Kind1934 · as George Edward
• College Humor1933 · as George
• International House1933 · as Doctor Burns
• Walking the Baby1933
• Let's Dance1933 · as George
• Your Hat1932
• The Big Broadcast1932 · as George
• Hollywood on Parade No. A-21932 · as Self
• The Babbling Book1932
• Oh, My Operation1931
• 100% Service1931
• Once Over, Light1931
• The Antique Shop1931
• Pulling a Bone1931 · as Man with Bone
• Fit to Be Tied1930 · as A Tie Customer
• Lambchops1929 · as George the boyfriend

All TV Shows (40)

• The Golden Palace1992 · as George Burns
• George Burns Comedy Week1985 · as Self - Host
• The Kennedy Center Honors1978 · as Self
• The Captain and Tennille1976 · as Self - Guest
• The Muppet Show1976 · as Self - Special Guest Star
• Alice1976
• Donny & Marie1976
• Ellery Queen1975 · as Sam Packer
• People's Choice Awards1975 · as Self
• Cher1975 · as Self
• The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts1973 · as Self
• The Midnight Special1972 · as Self
• Film '721971 · as Self
• The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour1969 · as Self
• Here's Lucy1968 · as George Burns
• The Dick Cavett Show1968 · as Self - Guest
• Wendy and Me1964
• The Hollywood Palace1964 · as Self
• The Danny Kaye Show1963 · as Self
• The Lucy Show1962 · as George Burns
• The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson1962 · as Self
• The Merv Griffin Show1962 · as Self
• The Mike Douglas Show1961 · as Self
• Mister Ed1961
• Startime1959 · as Self – Host
• The David Susskind Show1959 · as Self
• The George Burns Show1958 · as George Burns
• Kraft Music Hall1958 · as Self
• Kraft Music Hall1958 · as Self - Host
• Tonight Starring Jack Paar1957 · as Self
• The Dinah Shore Chevy Show1956 · as Self
• The Bob Cummings Show1955 · as George Burns
• General Electric Theater1953 · as Eddie Martin
• This Is Your Life1952 · as Self
• The Jack Benny Program1950 · as George Burns
• The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show1950 · as George Burns
• The Bob Hope Show1950 · as Self
• What's My Line?1950 · as Self
• The Ed Sullivan Show1948 · as Self
• Golden Globe Awards1944 · as Self - Nominee