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George Burns

George Burns

Acting·1896–1996·83 films

George Burns (January 20, 1896 – March 9, 1996), born Nathan Birnbaum, was an American comedian, actor, and writer.

As Actor

Oh, God!
Oh, God! (1977)God
The Sunshine Boys
The Sunshine Boys (1975)Al Lewis
18 Again!
18 Again! (1988)Jack Watson / David Watson
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978)Mr. Kite
Going in Style
Going in Style (1979)Joe
Radioland Murders
Radioland Murders (1994)Milt Lackey
Oh, God! You Devil
Oh, God! You Devil (1984)God / Harry O. Tophet
Oh, God! Book II
Oh, God! Book II (1980)God
A Damsel in Distress
A Damsel in Distress (1937)George
The Solid Gold Cadillac
The Solid Gold Cadillac (1956)Narrator (voice)
International House
International House (1933)Doctor Burns
Movie Movie
Movie Movie (1978)Himself (uncredited)
Lambchops
Lambchops (1929)George the boyfriend
Looney Tunes 50th Anniversary
Looney Tunes 50th Anniversary (1986)Self
Just You and Me, Kid
Just You and Me, Kid (1979)Bill
The Movie Orgy
The Movie Orgy (1968)Self (archive footage)
Six of a Kind
Six of a Kind (1934)George Edward
The Big Broadcast of 1936
The Big Broadcast of 1936 (1935)George
We're Not Dressing
We're Not Dressing (1934)George
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies (1995)Self
College Humor
College Humor (1933)George
The Big Broadcast
The Big Broadcast (1932)George
Here Comes Cookie
Here Comes Cookie (1935)George Burns
Honolulu
Honolulu (1939)Joe Duffy
College Swing
College Swing (1938)George Jonas
Steve Martin: A Wild and Crazy Guy
Steve Martin: A Wild and Crazy Guy (1978)Self
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years (1986)Self (archive footage)
The Big Broadcast of 1937
The Big Broadcast of 1937 (1936)Mr. Platt
Swing Out, Sweet Land
Swing Out, Sweet Land (1970)Self
Fit to Be Tied
Fit to Be Tied (1930)A Tie Customer
Night of 100 Stars II
Night of 100 Stars II (1985)Self
Night of 100 Stars
Night of 100 Stars (1982)Self
The Dean Martin Christmas Show
The Dean Martin Christmas Show (1968)Self (uncredited)
College Holiday
College Holiday (1936)George Hymen
Love in Bloom
Love in Bloom (1935)George
Your Hat
Your Hat (1932)
Many Happy Returns
Many Happy Returns (1934)George Burns
100% Service
100% Service (1931)
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC (1988)Self
A Century of Cinema
A Century of Cinema (1994)Self
The Comedy Company
The Comedy Company (1978)Self
Walking the Baby
Walking the Baby (1933)
Pulling a Bone
Pulling a Bone (1931)Man with Bone
John Denver with His Special Guest George Burns: Two of a Kind
John Denver with His Special Guest George Burns: Two of a Kind (1981)
Joys
Joys (1976)Self
This Is Bob Hope...
This Is Bob Hope... (2017)Self (archive footage)
Going Hollywood: The '30s
Going Hollywood: The '30s (1984)(archive footage)
Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special
Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special (1986)Self
George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business
George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business (1983)Self
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts (1998)Self - Roastee (archive footage)
Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour (2002)Self (archive footage)
Jack Benny: Comedy in Bloom
Jack Benny: Comedy in Bloom (1992)Himself
A Beverly Hills Christmas
A Beverly Hills Christmas (1987)Self
Let's Dance
Let's Dance (1933)George
Once Over, Light
Once Over, Light (1931)
The Babbling Book
The Babbling Book (1932)
George Burns and Other Sex Symbols
George Burns and Other Sex Symbols (1982)Self
The Antique Shop
The Antique Shop (1931)
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's (1980)Self
A Look at the World of 'Soylent Green'
A Look at the World of 'Soylent Green' (1973)Self (archive footage)
The All-Star Christmas Show
The All-Star Christmas Show (1958)Self
Classic Comedy Teams
Classic Comedy Teams (1986)Self (archive footage)
Carnival Nights
Carnival Nights (1968)Self
The Goldie Hawn Special
The Goldie Hawn Special (1978)Self
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians (1970)Self (voice)
Montana Christmas Skies
Montana Christmas Skies (1991)God (voice)
Hollywood on Parade No. A-2
Hollywood on Parade No. A-2 (1932)Self
The George Burns (Early) Early, Early Christmas Special
The George Burns (Early) Early, Early Christmas Special (1981)Himself
Vaudeville
Vaudeville (1997)Self (archive footage)
George Burns in Concert
George Burns in Concert (1982)Himself
Disney's Magic in the Magic Kingdom
Disney's Magic in the Magic Kingdom (1988)Self - Host
Oh, My Operation
Oh, My Operation (1931)
The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team
The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team (1984)Self - Performer
Two of a Kind
Two of a Kind (1982)Ross Minor
Ann-Margret: Hollywood Movie Girls
Ann-Margret: Hollywood Movie Girls (1980)Self
George Burns: His Wit and Wisdom
George Burns: His Wit and Wisdom (1989)Himself
The People's Command Performance: '77
The People's Command Performance: '77 (1977)Self - Host
Pioneers of Primetime
Pioneers of Primetime (2005)
A Love Letter to Jack Benny
A Love Letter to Jack Benny (1981)Himself
Carol Channing and 101 Men
Carol Channing and 101 Men (1968)Self
Ann-Margret: When You're Smiling
Ann-Margret: When You're Smiling (1973)Self
Funnymen
Funnymen (1981)Self
The George Burns One-Man Show
The George Burns One-Man Show (1977)Self

As Writer