George Burns
Milestones
- Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
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1994
Final film, "Radioland Murders"
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1976
Portrayed the Almighty in "Oh, God"; reprised role in two sequels
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1975
Returned to screen in "The Sunshine Boys"; won Oscar as Best Supporting Actor
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1964
Gracie Allen died
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1958
Began performing as solo comedian after Gracie Allen retired
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1950 to 1958
"Burns and Allen" show premiered on TV
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1939
Last film before 35-year break from screen, "Honolulu"
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1932
Feature film debut, "The Big Broadcast"
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1930
"Burns and Allen" show first premiered on radio
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1929
Appeared with Allen in 10-minute short film "Lamb Chops", the first of over a dozen shorts for Paramount
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1923
Teamed with Gracie Allen; performed on Keith and Orpheum vaudeville circuits
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Formed a group of children singers called the Peewee Quartet at age eight
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Worked as a trick roller-skater, a dance teacher and vaudeville performer from age 14
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