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Won Oscar.
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12 wins
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3 nominations
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1962-1963
Mister Ed
(TV series)
George Burns
/
Mister Ed's impression of George Burns
1932
Your Hat
(short)
Hat Salesman
(as Burns)
1929
Lambchops
(short)
George the Boyfriend
(as Burns)
1966
Summer Fun
(TV series)
(producer - 1 episode)
Mona McCluskey
(TV series)
(executive producer - 24 episodes, 1965-1966)
(producer - 2 episodes, 1965)
1960
Maggie
(TV movie)
(executive producer)
1958
Mister Ed
(TV series)
(producer - 1 episode)
1977
The Muppet Show
(TV series)
–
George Burns
(1977)
(performer: "I Guess I'll Take the Train Back Home" - uncredited, "It All Depends on You" - uncredited, "You Made Me Love You I Didn't Want to Do It" - uncredited)
1967
The Danny Kaye Show
(TV series)
–
Episode #4.24
(1967)
(performer: "Red Rose Rag", "My Gal's a Hightoned Lady", "High Society", "Yankee Doodle Blues", "Ain't Misbehavin'")
1939
Honolulu
(performer: "A-Tisket, A-Tasket" 1938 - uncredited)
1937
A Damsel in Distress
(performer: "Put Me to the Test" I've Just Begun to Live / 1937 - uncredited, "Stiff Upper Lip" 1937 - uncredited)
1929
Lambchops
(short)
(performer: "Do You Believe Me?" - uncredited)
1932
Your Hat
(short)
(story / as George N. Burns)
Hide Show Self (160 titles)
1996
Biography
(TV series documentary)
Himself
1994
Phenom
(TV series)
Himself
1991
Today
(TV series)
Himself
1983
Fame
(TV series)
Himself - Host
1978
Movie Movie
Himself - Introductory Segments
(uncredited)
1978
Alice
(TV series)
Himself
1976
Joys
(TV special)
Himself
1975
Cher
(TV series)
Himself
1970
Della
(TV series)
Himself
1961
Keyhole
(TV series documentary)
Himself
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Personal Details
Other Works:
(1976) Book: "Living It Up, or They Still Love Me in Altoona" (Putnam)
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Publicity Listings:
6 Print Biographies
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2 Interviews
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1 Article
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2 Magazine Cover Photos
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Alternate Names:
George N. Burns | Burns
Height:
5' 7" (1.70 m)
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Personal Quote:
It's one of the old show business axioms. No matter how successful you've been, there's always a younger and sexier seal coming along.
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Trivia:
Daughter
Sandra Burns adopted 1934, son
Ronnie Burns adopted 1935.
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Trademark:
Played the straight man to his wife, Gracie Allen. After her death and his retirement period, he created a new image as an remarkably active amiable old comedian.
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Nickname:
Nattie
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Star Sign:
Aquarius