George Burns

Born

January 20, 1896

Died

March 9, 1996 (aged 100)

Known as

comedian, writer, television actor, film actor, actor, singer

George Burns 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. He and his wife Gracie Allen appeared on radio, television and film as the comedy duo Burns and Allen.

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