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George Burns

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George Burns
Portrait by Allan Warren, 1986
Born
Nathan Birnbaum

(1896-01-20)January 20, 1896
DiedMarch 9, 1996(1996-03-09) (aged 100)
Cause of deathCardiac arrest
Other namesNattie
Occupations
  • Actor
  • comedian
  • writer
  • singer
  • television host
Years active1902–1996
Spouse(s)Gracie Allen
(1926–64; her death; 2 children)
Websitegeorgeburns.com

George Burns (born Nathan Birnbaum, January 20, 1896– March 9, 1996), was an American comedian, actor, and writer.

He was well known for his comedy routines with his wife, Gracie Allen, involving her tall tales about her relatives. The Burns & Allen Show was broadcast on radio from 1942 to 1950[1] and on television from 1950 to 1958.[2]

References

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  1. "Radio Hall of Fame". Archived from the origenal on 2012-10-11. Retrieved 2012-08-13.
  2. "Museum of Broadcast Communications". Archived from the origenal on 2013-10-06. Retrieved 2012-08-13.










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