George Burns
Biography
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. His arched eyebrow and cigar smoke punctuation became familiar trademarks for over three quarters of a century. Beginning at the age of 79, Burns' career was resurrected as an amiable, beloved and unusually active old comedian, continuing to work until shortly before his death, in …
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Filmography
Acting (127)
Movies (90)
This Is Bob Hope...
2017as Self (archive footage)
Pioneers of Primetime
2005
Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
2002as Self (archive footage)
Television: The First Fifty Years
1999as Self (archive footage)
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
1998as Self - Roastee (archive footage)
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
1995as Self
Radioland Murders
1994as Milt Lackey
A Century of Cinema
1994as Self
Jack Benny: Comedy in Bloom
1992as Himself
Montana Christmas Skies
1991as God (voice)
Bob Hope's Love Affair with Lucy
1989as Self
George Burns: His Wit and Wisdom
1989as Himself
18 Again!
1988as Jack Watson / David Watson
Disney's Magic in the Magic Kingdom
1988as Self - Host
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
1988as Self
A Beverly Hills Christmas
1987as Self
Looney Tunes 50th Anniversary
1986as Self
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
1986as Self (archive footage)
Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special
1986as Self
Classic Comedy Teams
1986as Self (archive footage)
Muppet Video: Rowlf's Rhapsodies with the Muppets
1985as Self
Night of 100 Stars II
1985as Self
Going Hollywood: The '30s
1984as (archive footage)
Oh, God! You Devil
1984as God / Harry O. Tophet
The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team
1984as Self - Performer
Grandpa, Will You Run with Me?
1983as Self - Host
George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business
1983as Self
Night of 100 Stars
1982as Self
Two of a Kind
1982as Ross Minor
George Burns and Other Sex Symbols
1982as Self - George Burns
George Burns in Concert
1982as Himself
A Love Letter to Jack Benny
1981as Himself
Funnymen
1981as Self
John Denver with His Special Guest George Burns: Two of a Kind
1981
The George Burns (Early) Early, Early Christmas Special
1981as Himself
Oh, God! Book II
1980as God
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
1980as Self
Ann-Margret: Hollywood Movie Girls
1980as Self
Going in Style
1979as Joe
Just You and Me, Kid
1979as Bill
Movie Movie
1978as Himself (uncredited)
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
1978as Mr. Kite
The Comedy Company
1978as Self
Steve Martin: A Wild and Crazy Guy
1978as Self
The Goldie Hawn Special
1978as Self
Oh, God!
1977as God
The People's Command Performance: '77
1977as Self - Host
Joys
1976as Self
The Lion Roars Again
1975as Self
The Sunshine Boys
1975as Al Lewis
One More Time
1974
A Look at the World of 'Soylent Green'
1973as Self (archive footage)
Ann-Margret: When You're Smiling
1973as Self
The Great Radio Comedians
1971as Self
Swing Out, Sweet Land
1970as Self
Jack Benny's 20th Anniversary TV Special
1970as Self (voice) (uncredited)
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
1970as Self (voice)
Carol Channing and 101 Men
1968as Self
The Movie Orgy
1968as Self (archive footage)
The Dean Martin Christmas Show
1968as Self (uncredited)
Carnival Nights
1968as Self
The All-Star Christmas Show
1958as Self
The Solid Gold Cadillac
1956as Narrator (voice)
Stars in the Eye
1952as Himself
Honolulu
1939as Joe Duffy
College Swing
1938as George Jonas
A Damsel in Distress
1937as George
College Holiday
1936as George Hymen
The Big Broadcast of 1937
1936as Mr. Platt
Here Comes Cookie
1935as George Burns
The Big Broadcast of 1936
1935as George
Love in Bloom
1935as George
We're Not Dressing
1934as George
Six of a Kind
1934as George Edward
Many Happy Returns
1934as George Burns
College Humor
1933as George
International House
1933as Doctor Burns
Let's Dance
1933as George
Walking the Baby
1933
The Big Broadcast
1932as George
The Babbling Book
1932
Your Hat
1932
Hollywood on Parade No. A-2
1932as Self
Once Over, Light
1931
100% Service
1931
Pulling a Bone
1931as Man with Bone
Oh, My Operation
1931
The Antique Shop
1931
Fit to Be Tied
1930as A Tie Customer
Lambchops
1929as George the boyfriend
Television (37)
The Golden Palace
1992as George Burns
George Burns Comedy Week
1985as Self - Host
The Kennedy Center Honors
1978as Self
Alice
1976
The Muppet Show
1976as Self - Special Guest Star
The Captain and Tennille
1976as Self - Guest
Ellery Queen
1975as Sam Packer
People's Choice Awards
1975as Self
Cher
1975as Self
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
1973as Self
The Midnight Special
1972as Self
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
1969as Self
The Dick Cavett Show
1968as Self - Guest
Here's Lucy
1968as George Burns
The Hollywood Palace
1964as Self
Wendy and Me
1964
The Danny Kaye Show
1963as Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962as Self
The Merv Griffin Show
1962as Self
The Lucy Show
1962as George Burns
The Mike Douglas Show
1961as Self
Mister Ed
1961
Startime
1959
The David Susskind Show
1959as Self
Kraft Music Hall
1958as Self - Host
The George Burns Show
1958as George Burns
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
1957as Self
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
1956as Self
The Bob Cummings Show
1955as George Burns
General Electric Theater
1953as Eddie Martin
This Is Your Life
1952as Self
The Bob Hope Show
1950as Self
What's My Line?
1950as Self
The Jack Benny Program
1950as George Burns
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
1950as George Burns
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948as Self
Golden Globe Awards
1944as Self - Nominee
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