George Burns was an American comedian, actor, writer, and singer whose career successfully spanned over 40 years and included vaudeville, radio, film, and television. He is also known for his arched eyebrow and cigar-smoke punctuation.
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George Burns is best known for his comedy duo with his wife Gracie Allen. He was the son of Austrian Jewish immigrants, Dorah (Bluth) and Louis Lippe Birnbaum.
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George Burns was born Nathan Birnbaum on January 20, 1896, in New York, New York, United States of America. Burns was only a Tony Award shy of being one of the few EGOT award recipients in the American entertainment industry.
George Burns continued to work in television throughout his career, including hosting “The George Burns Show” and “The George Burns Comedy Week”.
George Burns has three stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame: a motion pictures star at 1639 Vine Street, a television star at 6510 Hollywood Boulevard, and a live performance star at 6672 Hollywood Boulevard.
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