George Burns (I) (1896–1996) |
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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. He once won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, and continued performing until ...
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Actor (56 credits)
Actor (56 credits)
1994
Phenom
(TV Series)
George Burns
George Burns
- Just a Family of Doolans Sittin' Around Talkin'
(1994)
... George Burns
1985
George Burns Comedy Week
(TV Series)
George Burns
George Burns
- Christmas Carol II: The Sequel
(1985)
... George Burns
- The Funniest Guy in the World
(1985)
... George Burns
- The Honeybunnies
(1985)
... George Burns
- Boris and Ivan in Las Vegas
(1985)
... George Burns
- Dream, Dream, Dream
(1985)
... George Burns
1972
The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour
(TV Series)
George Burns
George Burns
- Episode #2.12
(1972)
... George Burns
- Episode #2.2
(1972)
... George Burns
1964-1965
Wendy and Me
(TV Series)
George Burns
George Burns
- Tacos, Enchiladas and Wendy
(1965)
... George Burns
- Call Me or I'll Call You
(1965)
... George Burns
- Wendy's Five Thousand Dollar Chair
(1965)
... George Burns
- Danny's Double Life
(1965)
... George Burns
- Wendy's Instant Intellect
(1965)
... George Burns
1962-1963
Mister Ed
(TV Series)
Mister Ed's impression of George Burns / George Burns
Mister Ed's impression of George Burns / George Burns
- Don't Laugh at Horses
(1963)
... Mister Ed's impression of George Burns (voice, uncredited)
- George Burns Meets Mister Ed
(1962)
... George Burns
1952-1963
The Jack Benny Program
(TV Series)
George Burns / Devil
George Burns / Devil
- Jack Is Kidnapped
(1963)
... George Burns
- Variety Show
(1961)
... George Burns
- Nightbeat Takeoff
(1960)
... George Burns
- George Burns Show
(1959)
... George Burns
- Bachelor TV Lives
(1958)
... George Burns
1959
General Electric Theater
(TV Series)
Eddie Martin
Eddie Martin
- Platinum on the Rocks
(1959)
... Eddie Martin
1955-1959
The Bob Cummings Show
(TV Series)
George Burns
George Burns
- Bob Helps von Zell
(1959)
... George Burns
- Bob Butters Beck, Beck Butters Better
(1958)
... George Burns
- Bob Meets the Mortons
(1957)
... George Burns
- Hawaii Calls
(1955)
... George Burns
1958-1959
The George Burns Show
(TV Series)
George Burns
George Burns
- George Invests in a Record Company
(1959)
... George Burns
- The Monster Trend
(1959)
... George Burns
- Breaking Up the Team
(1959)
... George Burns
- George's Trial
(1959)
... George Burns
- The Orchid Room or Contract to Sing
(1959)
... George Burns
1950-1958
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
(TV Series)
George Burns
George Burns
- The Exchange Student
(1958)
... George Burns
- The Grammar School Dance
(1958)
... George Burns
- Summer School
(1958)
... George Burns
- The June Wedding
(1958)
... George Burns
- The Week in New York
(1958)
... George Burns
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Producer (8 credits)
Producer (8 credits)
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Soundtrack (31 credits)
Soundtrack (31 credits)
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Writer (12 credits)
Writer (12 credits)
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Production manager (1 credit)
Production manager (1 credit)
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Thanks (1 credit)
Thanks (1 credit)
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Self (216 credits)
Self (216 credits)
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Archive footage (73 credits)
Archive footage (73 credits)
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TV commercial: Schlitz Light Beer See more »Publicity Listings:
7 Print Biographies | 1 Portrayal | 2 Interviews | 1 Article | 2 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Alternate Names:
Burns and Allen | George N. Burns | BurnsHeight:
5' 7" (1.7 m)
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There are many ways to die in bed, but the best way is not alone. See more »Trivia:
According to Phyllis Diller's autobiography "Like a Lampshade in a Whorehouse", in the late 1960s Broadway producer David Merrick approached Burns with the idea of him playing Horace Vandergelder in "Hello, Dolly!" with his good friend Jack Benny in drag as Dolly Levi. The intention was to turn Broadway on its ear and revive flagging interest in the show, which had been running since 1964, ... See more »Trademark:
Wearing glasses in his later years. See more »Nickname:
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