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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.
IMDb profile of George Burns, an American actor, comedian, singer, and author. Learn about his life, career, achievements, and trivia, from his early days as a street performer to his late roles in films and TV shows.
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- New York City, New York, USA
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- Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
- There's an old saying, 'Life begins at forty.' That's silly. Life begins every morning you wake up. George Burns. Morning, Silly, Wake Up.
- First you forget names, then you forget faces. Next you forget to pull your zipper up and finally, you forget to pull it down. George Burns. Funny, Happy Birthday, Humor.
- Too bad that all the people who know how to run the country are busy driving taxicabs and cutting hair. George Burns. Inspirational, Funny, Running.
- I look to the future because that's where I'm going to spend the rest of my life. George Burns. Inspirational, Life, Time.
George Burns (born January 20, 1896, New York, New York, U.S.—died March 9, 1996, Beverly Hills, California) was an American comedian who—with his dry humour, gravelly voice, and ever-present cigar—was popular for more than 70 years in vaudeville, radio, film, and television.
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Nov 13, 2009 · On March 9, 1996, the legendary cigar-chomping performer George Burns dies at his home in Beverly Hills, California, just weeks after celebrating his 100th birthday.
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Learn about the life and career of George Burns, an American actor, comedian, singer, and author. He formed a comedy duo with his wife Gracie Allen, won an Oscar, and performed until his 90s.
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Jan 18, 2019 · Learn about the life and career of George Burns, a comedy legend who performed on vaudeville, radio, TV and film. Find out how he won an Oscar at age 80 and created The Sunshine Boys.
