George Burns

Biography

George Burns was a trailblazing American comedian, actor, writer, and singer whose career spanned three quarters of a century. Born Nathan Birnbaum in 1896, he rose to fame as part of the comedy duo Burns and Allen with wife Gracie Allen. A late-career revival began at 79, earning him an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1975's "The Sunshine Boys." He worked until age 100.