

George Burns
Known for exceptional acting in global cinema.
Profession
Acting
Birthday
20 Jan 1896
Age
130 Years
Born In
New York City, New York
Total Projects
132
Years Active
88 Yrs
Avg Rating
6.8 ★
Overview
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...
Known For
Filmography

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This Is Bob Hope...
This Is Bob Hope...
as Self (archive footage)

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Pioneers of Primetime
Pioneers of Primetime

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Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
as Self (archive footage)

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Television: The First Fifty Years
Television: The First Fifty Years
as Self (archive footage)

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The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
as Self - Roastee (archive footage)

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Vaudeville
Vaudeville
as Self (archive footage)

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The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
as Self

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Radioland Murders
Radioland Murders
as Milt Lackey

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A Century of Cinema
A Century of Cinema
as Self

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Jack Benny: Comedy in Bloom
Jack Benny: Comedy in Bloom
as Himself

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The Golden Palace
The Golden Palace
as George Burns

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Montana Christmas Skies
Montana Christmas Skies
as God (voice)

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Bob Hope's Love Affair with Lucy
Bob Hope's Love Affair with Lucy
as Self

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George Burns: His Wit and Wisdom
George Burns: His Wit and Wisdom
as Himself

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Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
as Self

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18 Again!
18 Again!
as Jack Watson / David Watson

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Disney's Magic in the Magic Kingdom
Disney's Magic in the Magic Kingdom
as Self - Host

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A Beverly Hills Christmas
A Beverly Hills Christmas
as Self

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The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
as Self (archive footage)

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Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special
Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special
as Self

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Looney Tunes 50th Anniversary
Looney Tunes 50th Anniversary
as Self

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Classic Comedy Teams
Classic Comedy Teams
as Self (archive footage)

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Muppet Video: Rowlf's Rhapsodies with the Muppets
Muppet Video: Rowlf's Rhapsodies with the Muppets
as Self

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George Burns Comedy Week
George Burns Comedy Week
as Self - Host

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Night of 100 Stars II
Night of 100 Stars II
as Self

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Oh, God! You Devil
Oh, God! You Devil
as God / Harry O. Tophet

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The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team
The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team
as Self - Performer

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Going Hollywood: The '30s
Going Hollywood: The '30s
as (archive footage)

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George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business
George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business
as Self

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Grandpa, Will You Run with Me?
Grandpa, Will You Run with Me?
as Self - Host

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George Burns and Other Sex Symbols
George Burns and Other Sex Symbols
as Self

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Two of a Kind
Two of a Kind
as Ross Minor

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Night of 100 Stars
Night of 100 Stars
as Self

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George Burns in Concert
George Burns in Concert
as Himself

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The George Burns (Early) Early, Early Christmas Special
The George Burns (Early) Early, Early Christmas Special
as Himself

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John Denver with His Special Guest George Burns: Two of a Kind
John Denver with His Special Guest George Burns: Two of a Kind

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Funnymen
Funnymen
as Self

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A Love Letter to Jack Benny
A Love Letter to Jack Benny
as Himself

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Oh, God! Book II
Oh, God! Book II
as God

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Ann-Margret: Hollywood Movie Girls
Ann-Margret: Hollywood Movie Girls
as Self

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The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
as Self

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Going in Style
Going in Style
as Joe

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Just You and Me, Kid
Just You and Me, Kid
as Bill

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The Kennedy Center Honors
The Kennedy Center Honors
as Self

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Steve Martin: A Wild and Crazy Guy
Steve Martin: A Wild and Crazy Guy
as Self

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Movie Movie
Movie Movie
as Himself (uncredited)

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Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
as Mr. Kite

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The Comedy Company
The Comedy Company
as Self

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The Goldie Hawn Special
The Goldie Hawn Special
as Self

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The George Burns One-Man Show
The George Burns One-Man Show
as Self

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Oh, God!
Oh, God!
as God

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The People's Command Performance: '77
The People's Command Performance: '77
as Self - Host

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Bob Hope's World of Comedy
Bob Hope's World of Comedy
as Self (archive footage)

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The Captain and Tennille
The Captain and Tennille
as Self - Guest

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The Muppet Show
The Muppet Show
as Self - Special Guest Star

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Alice
Alice

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Joys
Joys
as Self

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Donny & Marie
Donny & Marie

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The Sunshine Boys
The Sunshine Boys
as Al Lewis

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Ellery Queen
Ellery Queen
as Sam Packer

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People's Choice Awards
People's Choice Awards
as Self

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Cher
Cher
as Self

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The Lion Roars Again
The Lion Roars Again
as Self

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One More Time
One More Time
as Host

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The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
as Self

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Ann-Margret: When You're Smiling
Ann-Margret: When You're Smiling
as Self

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A Look at the World of 'Soylent Green'
A Look at the World of 'Soylent Green'
as Self (archive footage)

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The Midnight Special
The Midnight Special
as Self

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The Great Radio Comedians
The Great Radio Comedians
as Self

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Jack Benny's 20th Anniversary TV Special
Jack Benny's 20th Anniversary TV Special
as Self (voice) (uncredited)

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The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
as Self (voice)

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Swing Out, Sweet Land
Swing Out, Sweet Land
as Self

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The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
as Self

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The Dean Martin Christmas Show
The Dean Martin Christmas Show
as Self (uncredited)

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Here's Lucy
Here's Lucy
as George Burns

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The Dick Cavett Show
The Dick Cavett Show
as Self - Guest

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Carnival Nights
Carnival Nights
as Self

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Carol Channing and 101 Men
Carol Channing and 101 Men
as Self

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The Movie Orgy
The Movie Orgy
as Self (archive footage)

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Wendy and Me
Wendy and Me

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The Hollywood Palace
The Hollywood Palace
as Self

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The Danny Kaye Show
The Danny Kaye Show
as Self

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The Lucy Show
The Lucy Show
as George Burns

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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self

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The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show
as Self

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The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self

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Mister Ed
Mister Ed

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Startime
Startime
as Self – Host

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The David Susskind Show
The David Susskind Show
as Self

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The All-Star Christmas Show
The All-Star Christmas Show
as Self

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The George Burns Show
The George Burns Show
as George Burns

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Kraft Music Hall
Kraft Music Hall
as Self

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Kraft Music Hall
Kraft Music Hall
as Self - Host

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Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
as Self

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The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
as Self

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The Solid Gold Cadillac
The Solid Gold Cadillac
as Narrator (voice)

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The Bob Cummings Show
The Bob Cummings Show
as George Burns

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General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
as Eddie Martin

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Stars in the Eye
Stars in the Eye
as Himself

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This Is Your Life
This Is Your Life
as Self

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The Jack Benny Program
The Jack Benny Program
as George Burns

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The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
as George Burns

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The Bob Hope Show
The Bob Hope Show
as Self

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What's My Line?
What's My Line?
as Self

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The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
as Self

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Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Awards
as Self - Nominee

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Honolulu
Honolulu
as Joe Duffy

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College Swing
College Swing
as George Jonas

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A Damsel in Distress
A Damsel in Distress
as George

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College Holiday
College Holiday
as George Hymen

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The Big Broadcast of 1937
The Big Broadcast of 1937
as Mr. Platt

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The Big Broadcast of 1936
The Big Broadcast of 1936
as George

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Here Comes Cookie
Here Comes Cookie
as George Burns

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Love in Bloom
Love in Bloom
as George

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Many Happy Returns
Many Happy Returns
as George Burns

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We're Not Dressing
We're Not Dressing
as George

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Six of a Kind
Six of a Kind
as George Edward

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College Humor
College Humor
as George

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International House
International House
as Doctor Burns

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Walking the Baby
Walking the Baby

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Let's Dance
Let's Dance
as George

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Your Hat
Your Hat

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The Big Broadcast
The Big Broadcast
as George

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Hollywood on Parade No. A-2
Hollywood on Parade No. A-2
as Self

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The Babbling Book
The Babbling Book

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Oh, My Operation
Oh, My Operation

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100% Service
100% Service

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Once Over, Light
Once Over, Light

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The Antique Shop
The Antique Shop

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Pulling a Bone
Pulling a Bone
as Man with Bone

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Fit to Be Tied
Fit to Be Tied
as A Tie Customer

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Lambchops
Lambchops
as George the boyfriend