George Burns - Wikipedia
WEBGeorge 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.
Comedian George Burns dies at age 100 | March 9, 1996 - HISTORY
WEBNov 13, 2009 · 1996. Comedian George Burns dies at age 100. On March 9, 1996, the legendary cigar-chomping performer George Burns dies at his home in Beverly Hills, California, just weeks after...
George Burns - IMDb
WEBGeorge 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.
George Burns - Biography - IMDb
WEBGeorge 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 | Biography, TV Shows, Movies, & Facts | Britannica
WEBOct 1, 2024 · 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.
GEORGE BURNS 1896 - 1996 // Comedian for the ages dies - Tampa Bay Times
WEBJul 6, 2006 · 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. He was...
Biography of George Burns, Legend of Comedy - LiveAbout
WEBJan 18, 2019 · Burns set a new standard for older performers when he won an Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role at age 80. Fast Facts: George Burns. Occupation: Comedian and actor. Born: January 20, 1896 in New York City, New York. Died: March 9, 1996 in Beverly Hills, California. Education: Left school after fourth grade.
George Burns, Straight Man And Ageless Wit, Dies at 100
WEBMar 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 he was...
GOOD NIGHT, GEORGE: GEORGE BURNS (1896-1996) | TIME
WEBMar 18, 1996 · As he outlived most of his contemporaries, Burns’ age, like Benny’s stinginess, became a surefire running gag. “I get a standing ovation just standing,” he quipped.
From the Archives: George Burns, Comedy’s Elder Statesman, Dies
WEBMar 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. He was...
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