George Burns
Date of birth: 1896-01-20
Place of birth: New York City, New York
Known for: Acting
Also known as: Nathan Birnbaum
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 1996, at the age of 100. Description above from the Wikipedia article George Burns, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Movie Credits
The Movie Orgy
1968-01-01
Clips from assorted television programs, B-movies, commercials, music performances, newsreels, bloop
International House
1933-05-27
Foreign investors converge on a luxury hotel in China to bid on a new kind of radioscope. But, this
Oh, God!
1977-10-07
When God appears to an assistant grocery manager as a good natured old man, the Almighty selects him
Radioland Murders
1994-10-21
A series of mysterious crimes threatens the existence of a new radio network.
Just You and Me, Kid
1979-07-13
George Burns stars as a former vaudevillian who befriends a young runaway, played by 14-year old Bro
We're Not Dressing
1934-04-27
Beautiful high society type Doris Worthington is entertaining guests on her yacht in the Pacific whe
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
1980-01-04
A look back at the people, events, music, and trends of the 1970s.
The People's Command Performance: '77
1977-04-07
A celebrity lineup selected by a “specially conducted nationwide survey” entertains.
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
1978-07-21
A small town band makes it big, but loses track of their roots, as they get caught up into the big-t
Oh, God! You Devil
1984-11-07
George Burns is back as God, but oops, here he is as Satan, too. A young rock star is ready to sell
Oh, God! Book II
1980-10-03
God appears before 11-year-old Tracy Richards to ask for her help to spread his word and influence o
Honolulu
1939-02-03
Wanting a break from his overzealous fans, a famous movie star hires a Hawaiian plantation owner to
The Sunshine Boys
1975-11-06
Lewis and Clark, aka The Sunshine Boys, were famous comedians during the vaudeville era, but off-sta
18 Again!
1988-04-08
81-year-old millionaire Jack Watson switches bodies with his 18-year-old grandson David, leading the
Going in Style
1979-12-25
Three kindly old men decide to light up the dimming twilight of their lives with a last blaze of glo
The Dean Martin Christmas Show
1968-12-19
A Classic Holiday Celebration with Dean and Friends.
A Damsel in Distress
1937-11-19
Lady Alyce Marshmorton must marry soon, and the staff of Tottney Castle have laid bets on who she'll
Muppet Video: Rowlf's Rhapsodies with the Muppets
1985-10-01
Rowlf's Rhapsodies with the Muppets was released by Playhouse Video in 1985, as part of a series of
Hollywood on Parade No. A-2
1932-09-22
"Stuart Erwin acts as master of ceremonies in this variety skit, the second in the series produced b
The Solid Gold Cadillac
1956-08-22
Laura Partridge is a very enthusiastic small stockholder of 10 shares in International Projects, a l
The Great Radio Comedians
1971-05-11
Documentary about radio comedies primarily focused on Burns & Allen, Edgar Bergen & Charlie McCarthy
Jack Benny's 20th Anniversary TV Special
1970-11-16
George Burns in Concert
1982-01-01
This 1982 concert shows the great George Burns at his absolute funniest, as he entertains a live aud
A Look at the World of 'Soylent Green'
1973-01-01
This promotional short film for "Soylent Green" (1973) begins by showing clips of films that depicte
Bob Hope's Love Affair with Lucy
1989-09-23
A posthumous tribute to comedy legend Lucille Ball by her frequent co-star Bob Hope features clips f
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
1988-05-16
Stars celebrate Bob Hope's 50 years with NBC.
Funnymen
1981-03-03
Early home video relic from International Home Entertainment, Inc. Hosted by Marty Allen, this compi
Six of a Kind
1934-02-09
The Whinneys share expenses for their trip to Hollywood with George and Gracie and their great Dane.
College Swing
1938-04-29
Gracie Alden tries to graduate from college to get an inheritance.
Lambchops
1929-10-31
George and Gracie enter an elegant drawing room, looking everywhere for something. Turns out, they'r
Walking the Baby
1933-05-11
Street-sweeper George flirts with a pretty, but dizzy, nursemaid in the park. Incorporates Burns &am
College Humor
1933-07-05
A college professor and the school's star football player are both rivals for the same beautiful coe
Ann-Margret: When You're Smiling
1973-04-04
Ann-Margret's television special taped in front of a live audience at the Las Vegas Hilton.
The Big Broadcast of 1936
1935-09-20
Two-bit radio station owner Spud Miller doubles as the station's sole announcer. On the verge of ban
The Big Broadcast of 1937
1936-10-05
The employees of a failing radio station must put on a huge ratings winner to have any chance of con
Love in Bloom
1935-04-20
A young girl runs away from her carnival family to make it in New York and becomes involved with a y
Fit to Be Tied
1930-08-02
George Burns tries to buy a tie in a department store filled with assorted kooks.
Here Comes Cookie
1935-08-30
A scatterbrained heiress opens her home to a succession of unemployed actors and vaudeville performe
The Big Broadcast
1932-10-14
The top brass at a radio station believe their popular new star singer is paying more attention to h
Swing Out, Sweet Land
1970-01-01
John Wayne and an all-star cast tell the story of America.
College Holiday
1936-12-19
College students rally to save a struggling hotel from closing. Comedy.
Two of a Kind
1982-10-08
Nolie has just turned 21 but is retarded and acts more like 8. While claiming that she only wants to
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
1995-06-05
Based on the first centenary of the largest exporter of films in the world, that is Hollywood, is th
Going Hollywood: The '30s
1984-01-01
Robert Preston hosts this documentary that shows what people of the 1930s were watching as they were
A Beverly Hills Christmas
1987-12-22
An evening of Christmas music from stars living in Beverly Hills, California.
The Comedy Company
1978-07-21
An ex-comedian fights to keep a failing nightclub alive as a showcase for aspiring young comics.
The George Burns (Early) Early, Early Christmas Special
1981-11-16
George Burns hosts his first Christmas special. Special Guests: Bob Hope ; The Hawkins Family ; Ann
Steve Martin: A Wild and Crazy Guy
1978-11-22
Steve Martin's first network special for NBC offers part concert footage (shot at the Universal Amph
Night of 100 Stars II
1985-03-10
This special is the second "Night of 100 Stars" to benefit The Actors Fund of America. Edited from a
Television: The First Fifty Years
1999-01-01
Trace the history of television and its impact on American culture with clips, newsreels, and exclus
Montana Christmas Skies
1991-12-01
This 47-minute, 1991 CBS television special finds John Denver joined by friends Clint Black, Katy Ma
Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special
1986-01-17
An all-star cast celebrates George Burn's 90th birthday and showcases highlights in Burns' career.
Let's Dance
1933-03-17
Sailor George and his pals visit the Roseland Dance Hall, where funny things happen between conversa
Pulling a Bone
1931-01-10
At a department store, George seeks help in getting a bone out of his throat. No one will help him;
Stars in the Eye
1952-11-15
Various CBS stars appear in this one hour variety program about the opening of the brand new $7 mill
Movie Movie
1978-11-01
Three movie genres of the 1930s, boxing films, WWI aviation dramas, and backstage Broadway musicals,
Joys
1976-03-05
Over fifty of the greatest living comedians are called to a party at Bob Hope's house, where each of
Oh, My Operation
1931-12-23
George is mistaken for an accident victim and taken to the hospital. After his needless operation, h
100% Service
1931-08-01
George registers at the Jefferson Hotel; after the desk clerk gives him the runaround, he meets Grac
Your Hat
1932-11-24
George, working in a hat shop, gets tricky with the customers. Then Gracie comes in and drives him b
The Babbling Book
1932-03-10
Burns and Allen have a dizzy conversation in a bookstore.
Once Over, Light
1931-05-22
In the barbershop, a costumer contends with a barber hard-selling hair tonic, an obnoxious customer
The Antique Shop
1931-03-06
George is distracted from buying a statue by scatterbrained Gracie.
Bugs Bunny/Looney Tunes All-Star 50th Anniversary
1986-01-14
Celebrities are interviewed about the social and working lives of Bugs, Daffy, Porky and the rest of
This Is Bob Hope...
2017-12-29
During his career, Bob Hope was the only performer to achieve top-rated success in every form of mas
Many Happy Returns
1934-06-08
Gracie Allen assumes the "management" of the shop owned by her papa Horatio Allen, turning it into a
Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
2002-12-04
The history of the irreverent "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour" and the content battles it fought
The Goldie Hawn Special
1978-03-01
Goldie Hawn’s second TV special was in 1978, “The Goldie Hawn Special” and it was a sort of comeback
Ann-Margret: Hollywood Movie Girls
1980-05-03
George Burns, Dom DeLuise, Danny De Vito, Dean-Paul Martin and Roger Moore provide arms for A-M to l
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
1970-04-07
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians is a 1970 American animated television special produced by Rankin/Bass P
Jack Benny: Comedy in Bloom
1992-10-05
Co-stars and celebrity admirers go through Benny's entire career
A Century of Cinema
1994-01-01
A look back at the first 100 years of the movies.
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
1986-01-21
For the first time in their careers, all the Muppets (except the ones that couldn't make it, like th
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
1998-01-01
Video series spotlighting memorable moments and roasts hosted by Dean Martin. "Dean Martin Celebrity
The Lion Roars Again
1975-01-01
A chronicle of the 1975 International Press Conclave hosted by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer over two days in
John Denver with His Special Guest George Burns: Two of a Kind
1981-03-30
A variety special starring John Denver and special guest George Burns.
George Burns and Other Sex Symbols
1982-11-08
George Burns celebrates his new-found status as a celebrity sex symbol with guests and collection of
Grandpa, Will You Run with Me?
1983-05-01
A celebration of how the very young and the very old appreciate and enjoy each other via sketches an
George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business
1983-09-19
An all-star celebrity tribute to celebrate George Burns 80th Anniversary in show business.
Carol Channing and 101 Men
1968-02-29
Carol Channing hosts musical variety special with guests Walter Matthau, George Burns, U.S. Air Forc
Night of 100 Stars
1982-03-08
The most glittering, expensive, and exhausting videotaping session in television history took place
One More Time
1974-01-10
Musical comedy stars of the past and present bridge the musical generation gap as they perform their
George Burns: His Wit and Wisdom
1989-05-01
George Burns shows viewers an average day in his life, teaches them his exercise regime, meets with
Pioneers of Primetime
2005-11-09
An in-depth look at the early days of television and its first stars.
The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team
1984-01-29
Star studded show
Disney's Magic in the Magic Kingdom
1988-02-12
Television special focused on magic acts in the Magic Kingdom
The All-Star Christmas Show
1958-12-01
This 1958 Christmas spectacular was produced by the USO for the entertainment of troops stationed ov
Carnival Nights
1968-03-20
Jack Benny presents a variety hour with a carnival theme that stars Lucille Ball, Johnny Carson, Ben
Classic Comedy Teams
1986-01-01
Steve Allen hosts this collection of clips of some of the greatest comedy teams in movie and televis
A Love Letter to Jack Benny
1981-02-05
Love Letter to Jack Benny" is a wonderfully warm-hearted tribute to the late comic genius. Hosted by