Portrait of George Burns

George Burns

Bio: 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
Born: Mon, Jan 20 1896
Birthplace: New York City, New York

Death: Sat, Mar 09 1996
George Burns is 100 years old
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Poster of This Is Bob Hope...
This Is Bob Hope...
George Burns would have been no older than
100 in This Is Bob Hope...
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Dec 29 2017
Poster of Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
George Burns would have been no older than
100 in Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Dec 04 2002
Poster of Television: The First Fifty Years
Television: The First Fifty Years
George Burns would have been no older than
100 in Television: The First Fifty Years
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
George Burns would have been no older than
100 in The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
as 'Self - Roastee (archive footage)'.
Thu, Jan 01 1998
Poster of The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
George Burns was
99 in The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jun 05 1995
Poster of Radioland Murders
Radioland Murders
George Burns was
98 in Radioland Murders
as 'Milt Lackey'.
Fri, Oct 21 1994
Poster of A Century of Cinema
A Century of Cinema
George Burns was
97 in A Century of Cinema
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jan 01 1994
Poster of Jack Benny: Comedy in Bloom
Jack Benny: Comedy in Bloom
George Burns was
96 in Jack Benny: Comedy in Bloom
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Oct 05 1992
Poster of Montana Christmas Skies
Montana Christmas Skies
George Burns was
95 in Montana Christmas Skies
as 'God (voice)'.
Sun, Dec 01 1991
Poster of Bob Hope's Love Affair with Lucy
Bob Hope's Love Affair with Lucy
George Burns was
93 in Bob Hope's Love Affair with Lucy
as 'Self'.
Sat, Sep 23 1989
Poster of Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
George Burns was
92 in Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
as 'Self'.
Mon, May 16 1988
Poster of 18 Again!
18 Again!
George Burns was
92 in 18 Again!
as 'Jack Watson / David Watson'.
Fri, Apr 08 1988
Poster of A Beverly Hills Christmas
A Beverly Hills Christmas
George Burns was
91 in A Beverly Hills Christmas
as 'Self'.
Tue, Dec 22 1987
Poster of The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
George Burns was
90 in The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Jan 21 1986
Poster of Bugs Bunny/Looney Tunes All-Star 50th Anniversary
Bugs Bunny/Looney Tunes All-Star 50th Anniversary
George Burns was
89 in Bugs Bunny/Looney Tunes All-Star 50th Anniversary
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jan 14 1986
Poster of Muppet Video: Rowlf's Rhapsodies with the Muppets
Muppet Video: Rowlf's Rhapsodies with the Muppets
George Burns was
89 in Muppet Video: Rowlf's Rhapsodies with the Muppets
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 01 1985
Poster of Night of 100 Stars II
Night of 100 Stars II
George Burns was
89 in Night of 100 Stars II
as 'Self'.
Sun, Mar 10 1985
Poster of Oh, God! You Devil
Oh, God! You Devil
George Burns was
88 in Oh, God! You Devil
as 'God / Harry O. Tophet'.
Wed, Nov 07 1984
Poster of Going Hollywood: The '30s
Going Hollywood: The '30s
George Burns was
87 in Going Hollywood: The '30s
as '(archive footage)'.
Sun, Jan 01 1984
Poster of George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business
George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business
George Burns was
87 in George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business
Mon, Sep 19 1983
Poster of Grandpa, Will You Run with Me?
Grandpa, Will You Run with Me?
George Burns was
87 in Grandpa, Will You Run with Me?
as 'Self - Host'.
Sun, May 01 1983
Poster of George Burns and Other Sex Symbols
George Burns and Other Sex Symbols
George Burns was
86 in George Burns and Other Sex Symbols
Mon, Nov 08 1982
Poster of Two of a Kind
Two of a Kind
George Burns was
86 in Two of a Kind
as 'Ross Minor'.
Fri, Oct 08 1982
Poster of Night of 100 Stars
Night of 100 Stars
George Burns was
86 in Night of 100 Stars
as 'Self'.
Mon, Mar 08 1982
Poster of George Burns in Concert
George Burns in Concert
George Burns was
85 in George Burns in Concert
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Jan 01 1982
Poster of The George Burns (Early) Early, Early Christmas Special
The George Burns (Early) Early, Early Christmas Special
George Burns was
85 in The George Burns (Early) Early, Early Christmas Special
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Nov 16 1981
Poster of John Denver with His Special Guest George Burns: Two of a Kind
John Denver with His Special Guest George Burns: Two of a Kind
George Burns was
85 in John Denver with His Special Guest George Burns: Two of a Kind
Mon, Mar 30 1981
Poster of Funnymen
Funnymen
George Burns was
85 in Funnymen
as 'Self'.
Tue, Mar 03 1981
Poster of Oh, God! Book II
Oh, God! Book II
George Burns was
84 in Oh, God! Book II
as 'God'.
Fri, Oct 03 1980
Poster of Ann-Margret: Hollywood Movie Girls
Ann-Margret: Hollywood Movie Girls
George Burns was
84 in Ann-Margret: Hollywood Movie Girls
as 'Himself'.
Sat, May 03 1980
Poster of The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
George Burns was
83 in The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jan 04 1980
Poster of Going in Style
Going in Style
George Burns was
83 in Going in Style
as 'Joe Harris'.
Tue, Dec 25 1979
Poster of Just You and Me, Kid
Just You and Me, Kid
George Burns was
83 in Just You and Me, Kid
as 'Bill'.
Fri, Jul 13 1979
Poster of Steve Martin: A Wild and Crazy Guy
Steve Martin: A Wild and Crazy Guy
George Burns was
82 in Steve Martin: A Wild and Crazy Guy
as 'Self'.
Wed, Nov 22 1978
Poster of Movie Movie
Movie Movie
George Burns was
82 in Movie Movie
as 'Himself (uncredited)'.
Wed, Nov 01 1978
Poster of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
George Burns was
82 in Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
as 'Mr. Kite'.
Mon, Jul 24 1978
Poster of The Comedy Company
The Comedy Company
George Burns was
82 in The Comedy Company
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jul 21 1978
Poster of The Goldie Hawn Special
The Goldie Hawn Special
George Burns was
82 in The Goldie Hawn Special
as 'Self'.
Wed, Mar 01 1978
Poster of Oh, God!
Oh, God!
George Burns was
81 in Oh, God!
as 'God'.
Fri, Oct 07 1977
Poster of The People's Command Performance: '77
The People's Command Performance: '77
George Burns was
81 in The People's Command Performance: '77
as 'Self - Host'.
Thu, Apr 07 1977
Poster of Joys
Joys
George Burns was
80 in Joys
as 'Self'.
Fri, Mar 05 1976
Poster of The Sunshine Boys
The Sunshine Boys
George Burns was
79 in The Sunshine Boys
as 'Al Lewis'.
Thu, Nov 06 1975
Poster of The Lion Roars Again
The Lion Roars Again
George Burns was
78 in The Lion Roars Again
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of Ann-Margret: When You're Smiling
Ann-Margret: When You're Smiling
George Burns was
77 in Ann-Margret: When You're Smiling
as 'Self'.
Wed, Apr 04 1973
Poster of A Look at the World of 'Soylent Green'
A Look at the World of 'Soylent Green'
George Burns was
76 in A Look at the World of 'Soylent Green'
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Jan 01 1973
Poster of The Great Radio Comedians
The Great Radio Comedians
George Burns was
75 in The Great Radio Comedians
as 'Self'.
Tue, May 11 1971
Poster of Jack Benny's 20th Anniversary TV Special
Jack Benny's 20th Anniversary TV Special
George Burns was
74 in Jack Benny's 20th Anniversary TV Special
as 'Self (voice) (uncredited)'.
Mon, Nov 16 1970
Poster of The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
George Burns was
74 in The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
as 'Self (voice)'.
Tue, Apr 07 1970
Poster of Swing Out, Sweet Land
Swing Out, Sweet Land
George Burns was
73 in Swing Out, Sweet Land
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jan 01 1970
Poster of The Dean Martin Christmas Show
The Dean Martin Christmas Show
George Burns was
72 in The Dean Martin Christmas Show
as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Thu, Dec 19 1968
Poster of Carol Channing and 101 Men
Carol Channing and 101 Men
George Burns was
72 in Carol Channing and 101 Men
as 'Self'.
Thu, Feb 29 1968
Poster of The Movie Orgy
The Movie Orgy
George Burns was
71 in The Movie Orgy
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Jan 01 1968
Poster of The Solid Gold Cadillac
The Solid Gold Cadillac
George Burns was
60 in The Solid Gold Cadillac
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Wed, Aug 22 1956
Poster of Stars in the Eye
Stars in the Eye
George Burns was
56 in Stars in the Eye
as 'Himself'.
Sat, Nov 15 1952
Poster of Honolulu
Honolulu
George Burns was
43 in Honolulu
as 'Joe Duffy'.
Fri, Feb 03 1939
Poster of College Swing
College Swing
George Burns was
42 in College Swing
as 'George Jonas'.
Fri, Apr 29 1938
Poster of A Damsel in Distress
A Damsel in Distress
George Burns was
41 in A Damsel in Distress
as 'George'.
Fri, Nov 19 1937
Poster of College Holiday
College Holiday
George Burns was
40 in College Holiday
as 'George Hymen'.
Sat, Dec 19 1936
Poster of The Big Broadcast of 1937
The Big Broadcast of 1937
George Burns was
40 in The Big Broadcast of 1937
as 'Mr. Platt'.
Mon, Oct 05 1936
Poster of The Big Broadcast of 1936
The Big Broadcast of 1936
George Burns was
39 in The Big Broadcast of 1936
as 'George'.
Fri, Sep 20 1935
Poster of Here Comes Cookie
Here Comes Cookie
George Burns was
39 in Here Comes Cookie
as 'George'.
Tue, Sep 10 1935
Poster of Love in Bloom
Love in Bloom
George Burns was
39 in Love in Bloom
as 'George'.
Sat, Apr 20 1935
Poster of Many Happy Returns
Many Happy Returns
George Burns was
38 in Many Happy Returns
as 'George Burns'.
Fri, Jun 08 1934
Poster of We're Not Dressing
We're Not Dressing
George Burns was
38 in We're Not Dressing
as 'George Martin'.
Fri, Apr 27 1934
Poster of Six of a Kind
Six of a Kind
George Burns was
38 in Six of a Kind
as 'George Edward'.
Fri, Feb 09 1934
Poster of College Humor
College Humor
George Burns was
37 in College Humor
as 'George'.
Wed, Jul 05 1933
Poster of International House
International House
George Burns was
37 in International House
as 'Doctor Burns'.
Sat, May 27 1933
Poster of Walking the Baby
Walking the Baby
George Burns was
37 in Walking the Baby
Thu, May 11 1933
Poster of Let's Dance
Let's Dance
George Burns was
37 in Let's Dance
as 'George'.
Fri, Mar 17 1933
Poster of Your Hat
Your Hat
George Burns was
36 in Your Hat
Thu, Nov 24 1932
Poster of The Big Broadcast
The Big Broadcast
George Burns was
36 in The Big Broadcast
as 'George (as Burns and Allen)'.
Fri, Oct 14 1932
Poster of Hollywood on Parade No. A-2
Hollywood on Parade No. A-2
George Burns was
36 in Hollywood on Parade No. A-2
as 'Self'.
Thu, Sep 22 1932
Poster of The Babbling Book
The Babbling Book
George Burns was
36 in The Babbling Book
Thu, Mar 10 1932
Poster of Oh, My Operation
Oh, My Operation
George Burns was
35 in Oh, My Operation
Wed, Dec 23 1931
Poster of 100% Service
100% Service
George Burns was
35 in 100% Service
Sat, Aug 01 1931
Poster of Once Over, Light
Once Over, Light
George Burns was
35 in Once Over, Light
Fri, May 22 1931
Poster of The Antique Shop
The Antique Shop
George Burns was
35 in The Antique Shop
Fri, Mar 06 1931
Poster of Pulling a Bone
Pulling a Bone
George Burns was
34 in Pulling a Bone
as 'Man with Bone'.
Sat, Jan 10 1931
Poster of Fit to be Tied
Fit to be Tied
George Burns was
34 in Fit to be Tied
as 'A Tie Customer'.
Sat, Aug 02 1930
Poster of Lambchops
Lambchops
George Burns was
33 in Lambchops
as 'George the boyfriend'.
Thu, Oct 31 1929

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Golden Palace
The Golden Palace
George Burns was
96+ in The Golden Palace
as 'George Burns'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 18 1992
Poster of George Burns Comedy Week
George Burns Comedy Week
George Burns was
89+ in George Burns Comedy Week
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1985
Poster of The Kennedy Center Honors
The Kennedy Center Honors
George Burns was
82+ in The Kennedy Center Honors
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Dec 28 1978
Poster of The Captain and Tennille
The Captain and Tennille
George Burns was
80+ in The Captain and Tennille
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1976
Poster of The Muppet Show
The Muppet Show
George Burns was
80+ in The Muppet Show
as 'Self - Special Guest Star'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 05 1976
Poster of Alice
Alice
George Burns was
80+ in Alice
First Air Date
Tue, Aug 31 1976
Poster of Donny & Marie
Donny & Marie
George Burns was
80+ in Donny & Marie
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 23 1976
Poster of Ellery Queen
Ellery Queen
George Burns was
79+ in Ellery Queen
as 'Sam Packer'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 11 1975
Poster of Cher
Cher
George Burns was
79+ in Cher
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 16 1975
Poster of The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
George Burns was
77+ in The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 14 1973
Poster of The Midnight Special
The Midnight Special
George Burns was
76+ in The Midnight Special
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Aug 19 1972
Poster of The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
George Burns was
73+ in The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 22 1969
Poster of Here's Lucy
Here's Lucy
George Burns was
72+ in Here's Lucy
as 'George Burns'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 1968
Poster of The Dick Cavett Show
The Dick Cavett Show
George Burns was
72+ in The Dick Cavett Show
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968
Poster of Wendy and Me
Wendy and Me
George Burns was
68+ in Wendy and Me
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 1964
Poster of The Hollywood Palace
The Hollywood Palace
George Burns was
67+ in The Hollywood Palace
as 'Self, Self - Singer'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 04 1964
Poster of The Danny Kaye Show
The Danny Kaye Show
George Burns was
67+ in The Danny Kaye Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1963
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
George Burns was
66+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Lucy Show
The Lucy Show
George Burns was
66+ in The Lucy Show
as 'George Burns'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
George Burns was
65+ in The Mike Douglas Show
as 'Self'.
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Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of Mister Ed
Mister Ed
George Burns was
64+ in Mister Ed
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Thu, Jan 05 1961
Poster of Startime
Startime
George Burns was
63+ in Startime
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Tue, Oct 06 1959
Poster of The David Susskind Show
The David Susskind Show
George Burns was
62+ in The David Susskind Show
as 'Self'.
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Sun, Jan 18 1959
Poster of The George Burns Show
The George Burns Show
George Burns was
62+ in The George Burns Show
as 'George Burns'.
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Tue, Oct 21 1958
Poster of Kraft Music Hall
Kraft Music Hall
George Burns was
62+ in Kraft Music Hall
as 'Self, Self - Host'.
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Wed, Oct 08 1958
Poster of Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
George Burns was
61+ in Tonight Starring Jack Paar
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 29 1957
Poster of The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
George Burns was
60+ in The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
as 'Self'.
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Fri, Oct 05 1956
Poster of The Bob Cummings Show
The Bob Cummings Show
George Burns was
58+ in The Bob Cummings Show
as 'George Burns'.
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Sun, Jan 02 1955
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
George Burns was
57+ in General Electric Theater
as 'Eddie Martin'.
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Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of This Is Your Life
This Is Your Life
George Burns was
56+ in This Is Your Life
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 01 1952
Poster of The Jack Benny Program
The Jack Benny Program
George Burns was
54+ in The Jack Benny Program
as 'George Burns'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 28 1950
Poster of The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
George Burns was
54+ in The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
as 'George Burns'.
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Thu, Oct 12 1950
Poster of The Bob Hope Show
The Bob Hope Show
George Burns was
54+ in The Bob Hope Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 09 1950
Poster of What's My Line?
What's My Line?
George Burns was
54+ in What's My Line?
as 'Self - Mystery Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
George Burns was
52+ in The Ed Sullivan Show
as 'Self, Self - Comedian'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948