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George 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. He and his wife Gracie Allen appeared on radio ...
18 sty 2019 · His show business career began at the candy shop, where he sang with other child employees. The group began performing locally as the Pee-Wee Quartet, and Birnbaum soon adopted the stage name George Burns in an effort to conceal his Jewish heritage.
1 paź 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.
11 maj 2018 · Comedian and actor George Burns (1896-1996) is a show business legend. When he died at the age of 100 in 1996, he had spent 90 years as a comic entertainer, making numerous television and film appearances and earning an enduring popularity with his obligatory-cigar-in-hand comedy routines.
18 mar 1996 · GEORGE BURNS POSED the rhetorical question to himself during a tribute on his 90th birthday. “I’m going to stay in show business until I’m the only one left.”
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.
George Burns (Nathan Birnbaum or George Burns, January 20, 1896 - March 9, 1996) was an American comedian, actor, and writer. He had a successful career spanning over three-quarters of a century. His distinctive features were his bushy eyebrows and constant cigar smoking, which became his trademark.
