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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Movies (Acting Roles)

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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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 05 1995
Poster of Radioland Murders
Radioland Murders
George Burns was 98 in Radioland Murders as 'Milt Lackey'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 05 1992
Poster of Montana Christmas Skies
Montana Christmas Skies
George Burns was 95 in Montana Christmas Skies as 'God (voice)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 23 1989
Poster of George Burns: His Wit and Wisdom
George Burns: His Wit and Wisdom
George Burns was 93 in George Burns: His Wit and Wisdom as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 01 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 16 1988
Poster of 18 Again!
18 Again!
George Burns was 92 in 18 Again! as 'Jack Watson / David Watson'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 21 1986
Poster of Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special
Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special
George Burns was 89 in Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 17 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 30 1981
Poster of Funnymen
Funnymen
George Burns was 85 in Funnymen as 'Self'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 04 1980
Poster of Going in Style
Going in Style
George Burns was 83 in Going in Style as 'Joe'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 22 1978
Poster of Movie Movie
Movie Movie
George Burns was 82 in Movie Movie as 'Himself (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 24 1978
Poster of The Comedy Company
The Comedy Company
George Burns was 82 in The Comedy Company as 'Self'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 01 1978
Poster of Oh, God!
Oh, God!
George Burns was 81 in Oh, God! as 'God'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 07 1977
Poster of Joys
Joys
George Burns was 80 in Joys as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 05 1976
Poster of The Sunshine Boys
The Sunshine Boys
George Burns was 79 in The Sunshine Boys as 'Al Lewis'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of One More Time
One More Time
George Burns was 77 in One More Time
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 10 1974
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'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 29 1968
Poster of The Movie Orgy
The Movie Orgy
George Burns was 71 in The Movie Orgy as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 15 1952
Poster of Honolulu
Honolulu
George Burns was 43 in Honolulu as 'Joe Duffy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 03 1939
Poster of College Swing
College Swing
George Burns was 42 in College Swing as 'George Jonas'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 19 1937
Poster of College Holiday
College Holiday
George Burns was 40 in College Holiday as 'George Hymen'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 20 1935
Poster of Here Comes Cookie
Here Comes Cookie
George Burns was 39 in Here Comes Cookie as 'George'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 10 1935
Poster of Love in Bloom
Love in Bloom
George Burns was 39 in Love in Bloom as 'George'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 20 1935
Poster of Many Happy Returns
Many Happy Returns
George Burns was 38 in Many Happy Returns as 'George Burns'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 09 1934
Poster of College Humor
College Humor
George Burns was 37 in College Humor as 'George'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 05 1933
Poster of International House
International House
George Burns was 37 in International House as 'Doctor Burns'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 27 1933
Poster of Walking the Baby
Walking the Baby
George Burns was 37 in Walking the Baby
Movie Released: Thu, May 11 1933
Poster of Let's Dance
Let's Dance
George Burns was 37 in Let's Dance as 'George'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 17 1933
Poster of Your Hat
Your Hat
George Burns was 36 in Your Hat
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 22 1932
Poster of The Babbling Book
The Babbling Book
George Burns was 36 in The Babbling Book
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 10 1932
Poster of Oh, My Operation
Oh, My Operation
George Burns was 35 in Oh, My Operation
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 23 1931
Poster of 100% Service
100% Service
George Burns was 35 in 100% Service
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 01 1931
Poster of Once Over, Light
Once Over, Light
George Burns was 35 in Once Over, Light
Movie Released: Fri, May 22 1931
Poster of The Antique Shop
The Antique Shop
George Burns was 35 in The Antique Shop
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 06 1931
Poster of Pulling a Bone
Pulling a Bone
George Burns was 34 in Pulling a Bone as 'Man with Bone'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 02 1930
Poster of Lambchops
Lambchops
George Burns was 33 in Lambchops as 'George the boyfriend'.
Movie Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 05 1976
Poster of Alice
Alice
George Burns was 80+ in Alice
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 31 1976
Poster of Donny & Marie
Donny & Marie
George Burns was 80+ in Donny & Marie
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 23 1976
Poster of Ellery Queen
Ellery Queen
George Burns was 79+ in Ellery Queen as 'Sam Packer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 11 1975
Poster of Cher
Cher
George Burns was 79+ in Cher as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968
Poster of Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show
Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show
George Burns was 70+ in Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 10 1966
Poster of Wendy and Me
Wendy and Me
George Burns was 68+ in Wendy and Me
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1963
Poster of The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show
George Burns was 66+ in The Merv Griffin Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of Mister Ed
Mister Ed
George Burns was 64+ in Mister Ed
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 05 1961
Poster of Startime
Startime
George Burns was 63+ in Startime
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 21 1958
Poster of Kraft Music Hall
Kraft Music Hall
George Burns was 62+ in Kraft Music Hall as 'Self, Self - Host'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 02 1955
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
George Burns was 57+ in General Electric Theater as 'Eddie Martin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948
Poster of Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Awards
George Burns was 48+ in Golden Globe Awards as 'Self - Winner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 1944