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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 ...
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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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.
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- 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 tells his favorite joke about a Broadway actor who played eight weeks of vaudeville in Cincinnati. License Funniest Joke I ever heard Clips Here...
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The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950) Neighbor Blanche Morton frequently joined Gracie in escapades which annoy hubby Harry and provides George with an opportunity to offer a humorous...
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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.
