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Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. 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 ...
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.
George Burns, American comedian who was known for his dry humor, gravelly voice, and ever-present cigar and was popular for more than 70 years in vaudeville, radio, film, and television. He was especially known as part of a popular comedy team with his wife, Gracie Allen, and enjoyed renewed popularity in his 80s.
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.
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.
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.
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.
May 11, 2018 · Comedian and actor George Burns (1896-1996) is a show business legend. When he died at the age of 100 in 1996, he had spent 90 years as a comic entertainer, making numerous television and film appearances and earning an enduring popularity with his obligatory-cigar-in-hand comedy routines.
Mar 10, 1996 · George Burns, the cigar-puffing comedian who was the best comic "straight man" of his time in a partnership with the brilliantly scatterbrained Gracie Allen, and who began a solo career when...
Mar 10, 1996 · George Burns--the indefatigable entertainer whose staying power became the last, most endearing gag in a graceful, laugh-filled career--died Saturday morning at his home in Beverly Hills.
