George Burns
George Burns (January 20, 1896 – March 9, 1996), born Nathan Birnbaum, was an American comedian, award-winning actor and best-selling writer.George Burns was one of the few entertainers whose career successfully spanned vaudeville, film, radio, and television. His arched eyebrow and cigar-smoke punctuation became familiar trademarks for over three-quarters of a century.When Burns was 79, his career was resurrected as an amiable, beloved and unusually active old comedian in the 1975 film The Sunshine Boys, for which he won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. He continued to work until shortly before his death, in 1996, at the age of 100.
Personal facts
| Alias (AKA) | Birnbaum Nathan Nattie |
|---|---|
| Birth date | January 20, 1896 |
| Birth name | Nathan Birnbaum |
| Date of death | March 09, 1996 |
| Place of death | |
| Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park Glendale |
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