George Burns
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Acting Credits
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 ...
Known For
Filmography
This Is Bob Hope...
2017
as Self (archive footage)
Pioneers of Primetime
2005
Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
2002
as Self (archive footage)
Television: The First Fifty Years
1999
as Self (archive footage)
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
1998
as Self - Roastee (archive footage)
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
1995
as Self
Radioland Murders
1994
as Milt Lackey
A Century of Cinema
1994
as Self
Jack Benny: Comedy in Bloom
1992
as Himself
The Golden Palace
1992
as George Burns
Montana Christmas Skies
1991
as God (voice)
Bob Hope's Love Affair with Lucy
1989
as Self
George Burns: His Wit and Wisdom
1989
as Himself
18 Again!
1988
as Jack Watson / David Watson
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
1988
as Self
Disney's Magic in the Magic Kingdom
1988
as Self - Host
A Beverly Hills Christmas
1987
as Self
Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special
1986
as Self
Bugs Bunny/Looney Tunes All-Star 50th Anniversary
1986
as Self
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
1986
as Self (archive footage)
Classic Comedy Teams
1986
as Self (archive footage)
Muppet Video: Rowlf's Rhapsodies with the Muppets
1985
as Self
Night of 100 Stars II
1985
as Self
George Burns Comedy Week
1985
Oh, God! You Devil
1984
as God / Harry O. Tophet
Going Hollywood: The '30s
1984
as (archive footage)
The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team
1984
as Self - Performer
Grandpa, Will You Run with Me?
1983
as Self - Host
George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business
1983
as Self
George Burns in Concert
1982
as Himself
Two of a Kind
1982
as Ross Minor
George Burns and Other Sex Symbols
1982
as Self - George Burns
Night of 100 Stars
1982
as Self
Funnymen
1981
as Self
The George Burns (Early) Early, Early Christmas Special
1981
as Himself
John Denver with His Special Guest George Burns: Two of a Kind
1981
A Love Letter to Jack Benny
1981
as Himself
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
1980
as Self
Oh, God! Book II
1980
as God
Ann-Margret: Hollywood Movie Girls
1980
as Self
Just You and Me, Kid
1979
as Bill
Going in Style
1979
as Joe
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
1978
as Mr. Kite
The Comedy Company
1978
as Self
Steve Martin: A Wild and Crazy Guy
1978
as Self
Movie Movie
1978
as Himself (uncredited)
The Goldie Hawn Special
1978
as Self
The Kennedy Center Honors
1978
as Self
Oh, God!
1977
as God
The People's Command Performance: '77
1977
as Self - Host
Joys
1976
as Self
Alice
1976
Donny & Marie
1976
The Muppet Show
1976
as Self - Special Guest Star
The Captain and Tennille
1976
as Self - Guest
The Sunshine Boys
1975
as Al Lewis
The Lion Roars Again
1975
as Self
Cher
1975
as Self
Ellery Queen
1975
as Sam Packer
People's Choice Awards
1975
as Self
One More Time
1974
as Host
A Look at the World of 'Soylent Green'
1973
as Self (archive footage)
Ann-Margret: When You're Smiling
1973
as Self
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
1973
as Self
The Midnight Special
1972
as Self
The Great Radio Comedians
1971
as Self
Jack Benny's 20th Anniversary TV Special
1970
as Self (voice) (uncredited)
Swing Out, Sweet Land
1970
as Self
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
1970
as Self (voice)
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
1969
as Self
The Movie Orgy
1968
as Self (archive footage)
The Dean Martin Christmas Show
1968
as Self (uncredited)
Carol Channing and 101 Men
1968
as Self
Carnival Nights
1968
as Self
Here's Lucy
1968
as George Burns
The Dick Cavett Show
1968
as Self - Guest
The Hollywood Palace
1964
as Self
Wendy and Me
1964
The Danny Kaye Show
1963
as Self
The Lucy Show
1962
as George Burns
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self
The Merv Griffin Show
1962
as Self
Mister Ed
1961
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
as Self
The David Susskind Show
1959
as Self
Startime
1959
The All-Star Christmas Show
1958
as Self
The George Burns Show
1958
as George Burns
Kraft Music Hall
1958
as Self
Kraft Music Hall
1958
as Self - Host
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
1957
as Self
The Solid Gold Cadillac
1956
as Narrator (voice)
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
1956
as Self
The Bob Cummings Show
1955
as George Burns
General Electric Theater
1953
as Eddie Martin
Stars in the Eye
1952
as Himself
This Is Your Life
1952
as Self
The Jack Benny Program
1950
as George Burns
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
1950
as George Burns
The Bob Hope Show
1950
as Self
What's My Line?
1950
as Self
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948
as Self
Golden Globe Awards
1944
as Self - Nominee
Honolulu
1939
as Joe Duffy
College Swing
1938
as George Jonas
A Damsel in Distress
1937
as George
The Big Broadcast of 1937
1936
as Mr. Platt
College Holiday
1936
as George Hymen
The Big Broadcast of 1936
1935
as George
Love in Bloom
1935
as George
Here Comes Cookie
1935
as George Burns
We're Not Dressing
1934
as George
Six of a Kind
1934
as George Edward
Many Happy Returns
1934
as George Burns
International House
1933
as Doctor Burns
Walking the Baby
1933
College Humor
1933
as George
Let's Dance
1933
as George
Hollywood on Parade No. A-2
1932
as Self
The Big Broadcast
1932
as George
Your Hat
1932
The Babbling Book
1932
Pulling a Bone
1931
as Man with Bone
The Antique Shop
1931
Once Over, Light
1931
Oh, My Operation
1931
100% Service
1931
Fit to Be Tied
1930
as A Tie Customer
Lambchops
1929
as George the boyfriend