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My Take
George Burns lived to 100 and stayed funny to the end, which alone earns my awe. Born Nathan Birnbaum in 1896, he rode every wave of American entertainment, from vaudeville to radio to film to television, the cigar and the arched eyebrow becoming shorthand for unhurried wit. What floors me is that he won his Academy Award for The Sunshine Boys at 80, blooming at an age when most have long faded. His partnership with Gracie Allen remains a masterclass in comic timing. He lived long and made people laugh longer, which to me is about as close to the comedian's ideal as it gets.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- George Burns
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョージ・バーンズ
- Reading
- じょーじ・ばーんず
- Born
- January 20, 1896 – March 9, 1996
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Monkey
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- comedian / writer / television actor / film actor / actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1976 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
- Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award
- Kennedy Center Honors
- Saturn Awards
- 1991 Grammy Award for Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was George Burns born?
January 20, 1896 – March 9, 1996.
Where is George Burns from?
George Burns is from New York City, New York, United States.
What does George Burns do?
George Burns works as comedian, writer, television actor, film actor, actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.