Did George Burns serve in the military? Was George Burns in ww2?

George Burns was drafted into the United States Army when the U.S. entered World War I in 1917, but he failed the physical examination because he was extremely nearsighted. He did not serve in World War II.

George Burns was an American comedian, actor, writer, and singer whose career successfully spanned vaudeville, radio, film, and television.  He is also known for his arched eyebrow and cigar-smoke punctuation.

George Burns and Allen transitioned to television in the 1950s with “The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show.” The show was a hit and ran for eight seasons.

George Burns is also a member of the Television Hall of Fame, where he and Gracie Allen were inducted in 1988. He is the subject of Rupert Holmes’s one-actor play Say Goodnight, Gracie.

George Burns continued to work in television throughout his career, including hosting “The George Burns Show” and “The George Burns Comedy Week”.