Biography and filmography

George Burns

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 1996, at the age of 100.

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Movies (98)

This Is Bob Hope...

This Is Bob Hope...

2017 · Self (archive footage)

Pioneers of Primetime

Pioneers of Primetime

2005

The Great Man: W.C. Fields

The Great Man: W.C. Fields

2005 · Self - Dr. Burns (clip from International House (1933)) (archive footage)

Looking Back at 'The Hills Have Eyes'

Looking Back at 'The Hills Have Eyes'

2003 · Sound Mixer

Cher: The Farewell Tour

Cher: The Farewell Tour

2003 · Self (archive footage)

Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour

Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour

2002 · Self (archive footage)

Television: The First Fifty Years

Television: The First Fifty Years

1999 · Self (archive footage)

The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts

The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts

1998 · Self - Roastee (archive footage)

Vaudeville

Vaudeville

1997 · Self (archive footage)

The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies

The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies

1995 · Self

Radioland Murders

Radioland Murders

1994 · Milt Lackey

A Century of Cinema

A Century of Cinema

1994 · Self

Jack Benny: Comedy in Bloom

Jack Benny: Comedy in Bloom

1992 · Himself

Montana Christmas Skies

Montana Christmas Skies

1991 · God (voice)

Bob Hope's Love Affair with Lucy

Bob Hope's Love Affair with Lucy

1989 · Self

George Burns: His Wit and Wisdom

George Burns: His Wit and Wisdom

1989 · Himself

Bob Hope's Super Bowl Party!

Bob Hope's Super Bowl Party!

1989 · Self

Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC

Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC

1988 · Self

18 Again!

18 Again!

1988 · Jack Watson / David Watson

Disney's Magic in the Magic Kingdom

Disney's Magic in the Magic Kingdom

1988 · Self - Host

A Beverly Hills Christmas

A Beverly Hills Christmas

1987 · Self

The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years

The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years

1986 · Self (archive footage)

Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special

Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special

1986 · Self

Looney Tunes 50th Anniversary

Looney Tunes 50th Anniversary

1986 · Self

Classic Comedy Teams

Classic Comedy Teams

1986 · Self (archive footage)

Muppet Video: Rowlf's Rhapsodies with the Muppets

Muppet Video: Rowlf's Rhapsodies with the Muppets

1985 · Self

Night of 100 Stars II

Night of 100 Stars II

1985 · Self

Oh, God! You Devil

Oh, God! You Devil

1984 · God / Harry O. Tophet

The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team

The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team

1984 · Self - Performer

Going Hollywood: The '30s

Going Hollywood: The '30s

1984 · (archive footage)

George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business

George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business

1983 · Self

Grandpa, Will You Run with Me?

Grandpa, Will You Run with Me?

1983 · Self - Host

George Burns and Other Sex Symbols

George Burns and Other Sex Symbols

1982 · Self

Two of a Kind

Two of a Kind

1982 · Ross Minor

Night of 100 Stars

Night of 100 Stars

1982 · Self

George Burns in Concert

George Burns in Concert

1982 · Himself

The George Burns (Early) Early, Early Christmas Special

The George Burns (Early) Early, Early Christmas Special

1981 · Himself

John Denver with His Special Guest George Burns: Two of a Kind

John Denver with His Special Guest George Burns: Two of a Kind

1981

Funnymen

Funnymen

1981 · Self

A Love Letter to Jack Benny

A Love Letter to Jack Benny

1981 · Himself

Oh, God! Book II

Oh, God! Book II

1980 · God

Ann-Margret: Hollywood Movie Girls

Ann-Margret: Hollywood Movie Girls

1980 · Self

The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's

The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's

1980 · Self

Going in Style

Going in Style

1979 · Joe

Just You and Me, Kid

Just You and Me, Kid

1979 · Bill

Steve Martin: A Wild and Crazy Guy

Steve Martin: A Wild and Crazy Guy

1978 · Self

Movie Movie

Movie Movie

1978 · Himself (uncredited)

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

1978 · Mr. Kite

The Comedy Company

The Comedy Company

1978 · Self

The Goldie Hawn Special

The Goldie Hawn Special

1978 · Self

The George Burns One-Man Show

The George Burns One-Man Show

1977 · Self

Oh, God!

Oh, God!

1977 · God

The People's Command Performance: '77

The People's Command Performance: '77

1977 · Self - Host

Bob Hope's World of Comedy

Bob Hope's World of Comedy

1976 · (archive footage)

Joys

Joys

1976 · Self

The Sunshine Boys

The Sunshine Boys

1975 · Al Lewis

The Lion Roars Again

The Lion Roars Again

1975 · Self

One More Time

One More Time

1974 · Host

Ann-Margret: When You're Smiling

Ann-Margret: When You're Smiling

1973 · Self

A Look at the World of 'Soylent Green'

A Look at the World of 'Soylent Green'

1973 · Self (archive footage)

The Great Radio Comedians

The Great Radio Comedians

1971 · Self

Jack Benny's 20th Anniversary TV Special

Jack Benny's 20th Anniversary TV Special

1970 · Self (voice) (uncredited)

The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians

The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians

1970 · Self (voice)

Swing Out, Sweet Land

Swing Out, Sweet Land

1970 · Self

The Dean Martin Christmas Show

The Dean Martin Christmas Show

1968 · Self (uncredited)

Carnival Nights

Carnival Nights

1968 · Self

Carol Channing and 101 Men

Carol Channing and 101 Men

1968 · Self

The Movie Orgy

The Movie Orgy

1968 · Self (archive footage)

The All-Star Christmas Show

The All-Star Christmas Show

1958 · Self

The Solid Gold Cadillac

The Solid Gold Cadillac

1956 · Narrator (voice)

A Story of Dogs

A Story of Dogs

1954 · Music

Stars in the Eye

Stars in the Eye

1952 · Himself

Honolulu

Honolulu

1939 · Joe Duffy

College Swing

College Swing

1938 · George Jonas

A Damsel in Distress

A Damsel in Distress

1937 · George

College Holiday

College Holiday

1936 · George Hymen

The Big Broadcast of 1937

The Big Broadcast of 1937

1936 · Mr. Platt

The Big Broadcast of 1936

The Big Broadcast of 1936

1935 · George

Here Comes Cookie

Here Comes Cookie

1935 · George Burns

Love in Bloom

Love in Bloom

1935 · George

Many Happy Returns

Many Happy Returns

1934 · George Burns

We're Not Dressing

We're Not Dressing

1934 · George

Six of a Kind

Six of a Kind

1934 · George Edward

College Humor

College Humor

1933 · George

International House

International House

1933 · Doctor Burns

Walking the Baby

Walking the Baby

1933

Let's Dance

Let's Dance

1933 · George, Writer

Your Hat

Your Hat

1932

The Big Broadcast

The Big Broadcast

1932 · George

Hollywood on Parade No. A-2

Hollywood on Parade No. A-2

1932 · Self

The Babbling Book

The Babbling Book

1932

Oh, My Operation

Oh, My Operation

1931

100% Service

100% Service

1931

Once Over, Light

Once Over, Light

1931

The Antique Shop

The Antique Shop

1931

Pulling a Bone

Pulling a Bone

1931 · Man with Bone

Fit to Be Tied

Fit to Be Tied

1930 · A Tie Customer, Writer

Lambchops

Lambchops

1929 · George the boyfriend, Writer

TV shows (40)