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George Burns
George Burns was an American actor, writer, and comedian. He was equally successful in each of the endeavors, and he won an Oscar for his role in the 1975 film The Sunshine Boys.
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Did the comedian George Burns have an education?
George Burns (January 20, 1896 - March 9, 1996), born Nathan Birnbaum in New York City, attended Public School 22. He left after the 4th grade when his father died (1903). In order to support his 11 siblings, he shined shoes, ran errands, sold newspapers and at the age of 7 he was a syrup maker in a local candy shop.
Did he have an education? Maybe he didn't have a formal education, but he was a down-to-earth writer, a scholar of human behavior and was able to communicate on an "every man's" level of understanding.
Did george burns serve in the us marine corps?
George Burns of Burns and Allen did not serve in he US military. Other persons named George Burns did,
Who was George Burns' wife and when did they marry?
Her name is Gracie Allen.
The two were married on January 7, 1926, in Cleveland, Ohio.
George Burns and Gracie Allen were married in Cleveland on January 7, 1926.
What state gave us Woody Allen - George Burns - Henry James - Groucho Marx - Henry Melville?
The following celebrities were born in the state of New York:
- Woody Allen - Allan Stewart Konigsberg, December 1, 1935, The Bronx.
- George Burns - Nathan Birnbaum, Jan 20 1896 - Mar 9 1996, NYC.
- Henry James - USA/UK writer, April 15 1843 - Feb 28 1916, NYC.
- Groucho Marx - Julius Henry Marx, Oct 2 1890 - Aug 19 1977, NYC.
- Henry Melville (1799-1873) was an Australian journalist - not American.
Did george burns smoke his cigar or was it only a prop?
George Burns had a 10-15 cigar a day habit and claimed that it was his cigar habit that kept him living. He would joke that if he had quit when his doctor told him to he wouldn't have lived long enough to go to his funeral. He smoked El Producto cigars because more expensive cigars are tightly packed and can go out. If you spent all your time on stage relighting your cigars, George would say, your audience would then go out.
Did George Burns and Gracie Allen adopt Brook Burns who hosts the game show Dog Eat Dog?
Brooke Elizabeth Burns (born March 16, 1978) was born in Dallas, Texas. She was first noticed by the public in her Baywatchrole on television. Dog Eat Dog ran from 17 June 2002 until 26 August 2003.
George Burns (January 20, 1896 - March 9, 1996) and Grace Ethel Cecile Rosalie "Gracie" Allen (July 26, 1895 - August 27, 1964), did adopt two children in the 1930s: Sandra Jean and Ronald Jon Burns.
As you can see, Gracie died in 1964, 14yrs before Brooke was born.
Did George Burns have siblings?
George Burns (January 20, 1896 - March 9, 1996), born Nathan Birnbaum. Their parents were Jewish immigrants from Romania, and there were 12 siblings - 7 sisters and 4 brothers. Their father died in 1903.
William "Willie" Burns (12 March 1902 -- 20 January 1966) was youngest brother. He wrote television scripts and collaborated with George on several projects.
Izzy Birnbaum was another brother. He gave the name "George" to his brother "Nat".
When did Gracie Allen adopt her daughter Sandy?
1934
Grace Ethel Cecile Rosalie "Gracie" Allen (July 26, 1895- August 27, 1964) and George Burns (January 20, 1896 - March 9, 1996), born Nathan Birnbaum, adopted
Sandra Jean Burns (b. 1934-d. 2010) as an infant in 1934. She was married three times and had 4 children, Laura, Melissa. Grace and Brooke.
Who from CBS television interviewed george burns in 1989?
George Burns (January 20, 1896 - March 9, 1996), born Nathan Birnbaum, was interviewed by Ed Bradley during a 60 Minutes(CBS) interview on November 6, 1988. Burns was 96 at the time. Some of the interview took place at his wife's tomb at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California. Burns talks about winning an Oscar for 1975's "The Sunshine Boys"; playing God in three movies; and demonstrates to Ed Bradley how to sing harmony. A video copy of this interview can be found at the following website: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=4576331n
George Burns - what are his birth date and death date and how long did he live?
George Burns (January 20, 1896 - March 9, 1996), born Nathan Birnbaum in New York City, was 100yrs and 49 days old when he died in his Beverly Hills home. He is buried in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cementary in Glendale, California beside his beloved wife, Gracie. The crypt's marker reads, "Gracie Allen & George Burns -- Together Again."
He was born in 1896. On the Lower East Side of New York, On Rivington Street.
George Burns sang Can Do in the movie Oh God you Devil. What are the words?
George Burns (January 20, 1896 - March 9, 1996), born Nathan Birnbaum, sang in the last Oh, God! sequel, Oh, God! You Devil, the song "Fugue for Tinhorns" (aka "Can Do") from Guys and Dolls (Broadway version).
I got the horse right here
The name is Paul Revere
And here's a guy that says that the weather's clear
Can do, can do, this guy says the horse can do
If he says the horse can do, can do, can do.
(Benny starts singing his part at this time, while Nicely continues:)
Can do - can do - this guy says the horse can do
If he says the horse can do - can do, can do.
(Rusty starts singing his part as the time, while Nicely and Benny continue:)
For Paul Revere I'll bite
I hear his foot's all right
Of course it all depends if it rained last night
Likes mud, likes mud, this X means the horse likes mud
If that means the horse likes mud, likes mud
Likes mud.
I tell you Paul Revere
Now this is no bum steer
It's from a handicapper that's real sincere
Can do, can do, this guy says the horse can do.
If he says the horse can do - can do - can do.
Paul Revere. I got the horse right here.
BENNY
I'm pickin' Valentine, 'cause on the morning line
A guy has got him figured at five to nine
Has chance, has chance, this guy says the horse has chance
if he says the horse has chance, has chance, has chance
I know it's Valentine, the morning work looks fine
Besides the jockey's brother's a friend of mine
Needs race, needs race, this guy says the horse needs race
If he says the horse needs race, needs race, needs race.
I go for Valentine, 'Cause on the morning line,
The guy has got him figured at five to nine
Has chance, has chance, this guy says the horse has chance
Valentine! I got the horse right here.
RUSTY CHARLIE
But look at Epitaph. he wins it by a half
According to this here in the Telegraph
"Big Threat" - "Big Threat"
This guy calls the horse "Big Threat"
If he calls the horse "Big Threat",
Big Threat, Big Threat.
And just a minute, boys.
I've got the feed box noise
It says the great-grandfather was Equipoise
Shows class, shows class.
This guy says the horse shows class
If he says the horse shows class
Shows class, show's class.
So make it Epitaph, he wins it by a half
According to this here in the Telegraph.
Epitaph! I got the hore right here!
What was daring about the marriage of George Burns and Gracie Allen?
George Burns (January 20, 1896 - March 9, 1996), born Nathan Birnbaum, and
Grace Ethel Cecile Rosalie "Gracie" Allen (July 26, 1895- August 27, 1964),
were both working on the Vaudville circuit. In 1923, after losing her partner and gigs, Gracie's roommate took her to see an act performed by Billy Lorraine and George Burns. Burns and Allen decided to work together, first performing in Newark, New Jersey, for $5 a day. They were married in Cleveland, Ohio, on January 7, 1926.
The daring part was that George was Jewish, Gracie was Irish Catholic and a mixing of the religions just wasn't the thing to do back then.
Was writer William Burns related to actor George Burns?
William "Willie" Burns (12 March 1902 -- 20 January 1966) was youngest brother to George Burns (January 20, 1896 - March 9, 1996), born Nathan Birnbaum. Their parents were Jewish immigrants from Romania, and there were 12 siblings. Their father died in 1903. Willie helped write scripts for Wendy and Me, No Time for Sergents, Mr. Ed, The George Burns Show and The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show.
Where did George Burns and Gracie Allen meet?
George Burns (January 20, 1896 - March 9, 1996), born Nathan Birnbaum, and
Grace Ethel Cecile Rosalie "Gracie" Allen (July 26, 1895- August 27, 1964),
were both working on the Vaudville circuit. In 1923, after losing her partner and gigs, Gracie's roommate took her to see an act performed by Billy Lorraine and George Burns. Burns and Allen decided to work together, first performing in Newark, New Jersey, for $5 a day. They were married in Cleveland, Ohio, on January 7, 1926.
When did Ronnie George Burns adopted son died?
Ronnie Burns died of cancer in November of 2007. He was 72.
