Short 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. He enjoyed a career resurrection that began at age 79 and ended shortly before his death at 100.

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Friends and Family

Jerry Lewis [Friend]

Ronald Reagan [Friend]

Frank Sinatra [Friend]

Harpo Marx [Friend]

Joe Louis [Friend]

Red Skelton [Friend]

Hal B. Wallis [Friend]

Lucille Ball [Friend]

Bing Crosby [Friend]

Bob Hope [Friend]

Jack Benny [Friend]

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