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George Burns
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George Burns

1896 – 1996 · New York City, New York · Active 1929–2017

George Burns, born Nathan Birnbaum in 1896, was a prominent figure in American comedy whose career began in vaudeville. He became a household name with his distinctive arched eyebrow and cigar, captivating audiences for over seventy years. In International House (1933), Burns showcases his comedic prowess alongside a cast of notable performers, blending humor with the film's unique setting. His late-career resurgence at age 79 introduced him to a new generation, solidifying his status as a beloved entertainer until his passing in 1996.

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International House

International House

1933 ★ 5.8
as Doctor Burns

Professor Wong has invented a television and invites everyone to see it at China's International House Hotel. Every time Tommy Nash attempts to wed his fiancée Carol Fortescue, he comes down with an illness, and when he breaks out in a rash, the hotel is quarantined. Into this hotel flies Professor Quail in his auto-gyro.

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Filmography

139 credits
2010s 1 credit
2017
This Is Bob Hope... as Self (archive footage)
Movie ★ 8.0
2000s 2 credits
1990s 9 credits
1999
Television: The First Fifty Years as Self (archive footage)
Movie
1998
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts as Self - Roastee (archive footage)
Movie ★ 6.5
1997
Vaudeville as Self (archive footage)
Movie ★ 8.0
1994
Radioland Murders as Milt Lackey
Movie ★ 5.9
1994
Movie ★ 8.3
1992
Movie ★ 9.0
1992
The Golden Palace as George Burns
TV ★ 6.4
1991
Movie ★ 10.0
1980s 29 credits
1989
Movie ★ 9.0
1988
18 Again! as Jack Watson / David Watson
Movie ★ 5.6
1988
Movie ★ 8.0
1987
Movie ★ 3.5
1986
Movie ★ 7.2
1986
Movie ★ 6.4
1986
Classic Comedy Teams as Self (archive footage)
Movie ★ 7.0
1985
Movie ★ 8.0
1985
TV ★ 8.0
1984
Oh, God! You Devil as God / Harry O. Tophet
Movie ★ 5.7
1984
Going Hollywood: The '30s as (archive footage)
Movie ★ 9.0
1984
Movie
1983
Movie
1982
Movie ★ 8.0
1982
Two of a Kind as Ross Minor
Movie
1982
Movie ★ 5.0
1982
Movie ★ 6.8
1981
Funnymen as Self
Movie
1981
Movie
1980
Movie ★ 5.5
1970s 31 credits
1979
Movie ★ 5.4
1979
Movie ★ 6.9
1978
Movie ★ 4.3
1978
Movie ★ 4.3
1978
Movie ★ 7.9
1978
Movie Movie as Himself (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1978
Movie ★ 9.0
1978
TV ★ 7.4
1977
Oh, God! as God
Movie ★ 6.4
1977
Movie
1976
Joys as Self
Movie ★ 6.0
1976
Bob Hope's World of Comedy as Self (archive footage)
Movie
1976
TV ★ 7.1
1976
TV ★ 7.1
1976
The Muppet Show as Self - Special Guest Star
TV ★ 8.0
1976
TV ★ 7.0
1975
Movie ★ 6.9
1975
Movie ★ 8.0
1975
Cher as Self
TV ★ 7.0
1975
Ellery Queen as Sam Packer
TV ★ 7.5
1975
TV ★ 9.2
1974
Movie
1973
Movie ★ 7.0
1973
TV ★ 5.4
1972
TV ★ 8.1
1971
Movie ★ 8.0
1970
Jack Benny's 20th Anniversary TV Special as Self (voice) (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1970
Movie ★ 6.4
1970
Movie ★ 6.0
1960s 15 credits
1969
TV ★ 6.8
1968
The Movie Orgy as Self (archive footage)
Movie ★ 6.6
1968
Movie ★ 7.6
1968
Movie
1968
Movie ★ 7.0
1968
Here's Lucy as George Burns
TV ★ 6.7
1968
The Dick Cavett Show as Self - Guest
TV ★ 6.8
1964
TV ★ 5.0
1964
TV ★ 8.0
1963
TV ★ 7.0
1962
The Lucy Show as George Burns
TV ★ 7.1
1962
TV ★ 6.6
1961
TV ★ 6.8
1961
TV ★ 5.8
1950s 17 credits
1959
TV ★ 7.0
1959
Startime as Self – Host
TV ★ 6.8
1958
Movie ★ 6.0
1958
The George Burns Show as George Burns
TV ★ 10.0
1958
TV ★ 5.4
1958
Kraft Music Hall as Self - Host
TV ★ 5.4
1957
TV ★ 7.5
1956
The Solid Gold Cadillac as Narrator (voice)
Movie ★ 6.2
1956
TV ★ 6.4
1955
The Bob Cummings Show as George Burns
TV ★ 6.3
1953
TV ★ 6.8
1952
Movie
1952
TV ★ 6.5
1950
The Jack Benny Program as George Burns
TV ★ 7.8
1950
TV ★ 7.1
1950
TV ★ 7.0
1950
TV ★ 7.0
1940s 2 credits
1948
TV ★ 6.8
1944
Golden Globe Awards as Self - Nominee
TV ★ 7.2
1930s 25 credits
1939
Honolulu as Joe Duffy
Movie ★ 6.5
1938
College Swing as George Jonas
Movie ★ 6.8
1937
Movie ★ 6.5
1936
Movie ★ 6.2
1936
College Holiday as George Hymen
Movie ★ 6.1
1935
Movie ★ 5.8
1935
Love in Bloom as George
Movie ★ 5.8
1935
Here Comes Cookie as George Burns
Movie ★ 7.2
1934
Movie ★ 6.7
1934
Six of a Kind as George Edward
Movie ★ 5.9
1934
Many Happy Returns as George Burns
Movie ★ 5.3
1933
International House as Doctor Burns
Movie ★ 5.5
1933
Movie ★ 6.3
1933
College Humor as George
Movie ★ 5.6
1933
Let's Dance as George
Movie ★ 8.0
1932
Movie ★ 1.0
1932
Movie ★ 7.1
1932
Movie ★ 8.5
1932
Movie ★ 6.0
1931
Pulling a Bone as Man with Bone
Movie ★ 7.7
1931
Movie ★ 5.0
1931
Movie ★ 8.0
1931
Movie ★ 9.0
1931
Movie ★ 6.5
1930
Fit to Be Tied as A Tie Customer
Movie ★ 6.6
1920s 1 credit
1929
Lambchops as George the boyfriend
Movie ★ 6.5
Crew Credits
2000s 1 credit
2003
Movie ★ 6.3
1960s 2 credits
1965
TV ★ 7.0
1964
TV ★ 8.0
1950s 1 credit
1954
Movie
1930s 2 credits
1933
Movie ★ 8.0
1930
Movie ★ 6.6
1920s 1 credit
1929
Movie ★ 6.5