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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 George Burns the actor ever play Major League baseball?

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George Joseph Burns (November 24, 1889 - August 15, 1966) was a lead-off hitter for the NY Giants. He was born in Utica, NY and began his career as a catcher. His career lasted 15 seasons. He retired playing for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1925.

George Burns (January 20, 1896 - March 9, 1996), born Nathan Birnbaum in New York City, never played professional sports. He was too busy making people laugh.