George Burns
George Burns | |
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 Portrait by Allan Warren, 1986 | |
| Born | Nathan Birnbaum January 20, 1896 New York City, U.S |
| Died | March 9, 1996 (aged 100) |
| Cause of death | Cardiac arrest |
| Other names | Nattie |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1902–1996 |
| Spouse(s) | Gracie Allen (1926–64; her death; 2 children) |
| Website | georgeburns.com |
George Burns (born Nathan Birnbaum, January 20, 1896– March 9, 1996), was an American comedian, actor, and writer.
He was well-known for his comedy routines with his wife, Gracie Allen, involving her tall tales about her relatives. The Burns & Allen Show was broadcast on radio from 1942 to 1950[1] and on television from 1950 to 1958.[2]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "Radio Hall of Fame". Archived from the original on 2012-10-11. Retrieved 2012-08-13.
- ↑ "Museum of Broadcast Communications". Archived from the original on 2013-10-06. Retrieved 2012-08-13.
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