History Creator / GeorgeBurns

-->-- '''George Burns'''

After that splash, Burns reshaped his image as a beloved old comedian who could hold the spotlight against any young rival with ease. He further buttressed his fame with his ''Film/OhGod'' film series where his playing of God further played on his incredible longevity as a performer.

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[[caption-width-right:338:George Burns with wife and comedy partner, Gracie Allen]]

George Burns (January 20, 1896 – March 9, 1996) played in {{Vaudeville}} and eventually started a double act with a young woman, Gracie Allen. However, Burns soon found that while she was his [[StraightMan comic foil]], she was getting more laughs with her comments than his best jokes. Being humble enough to bow to reality, Burns flipped the act and became the StraightMan and Grace Allen carried the heavy comedic lifting as the team, Burns and Allen, went on to great success on stage, [[Radio/TheBurnsAndAllenShow radio and television]].

** ''Film/Oh God! You Devil'' (1984)

* ''Film/OhGod''

'''George Burns''' (January 20, 1896 -- March 9, 1996) played in {{Vaudeville}} and eventually started a double act with a young woman, Gracie Allen. However, Burns soon found that while she was his [[StraightMan comic foil]], she was getting more laughs with her comments than his best jokes. Being humble enough to bow to reality, Burns flipped the act and became the StraightMan and Grace Allen carried the heavy comedic lifting as the team, Burns and Allen, went on to great success on stage, [[Radio/TheBurnsAndAllenShow radio and television]].

After that splash, Burns reshaped his image as a beloved old comedian who could hold the spotlight against any young rival with ease. He further buttressed his fame with his ''Film/OhGod'' film series where his playing of God further played on his incredible longevity as a performer and sex symbol.

->''"I honestly believe that its better to be an total failure doing something you love than be a huge success doing something you hate."''

After Allen died in 1964, Burns worked on a lower level until 1975, when he got a ''de facto'' starring role in ''Film/TheSunshineBoys'' as a old comedian coming out of retirement to work for a partner even though they can't stand each other. That role got him the AcademyAward for Best Supporting Actor, which made him the oldest male winner in the Actor division (he was 80) until Creator/ChristopherPlummer won at age 82.

After Allen died in 1964, Burns worked on a lower level until 1974 when he got a ''de facto'' starring role in ''Film/TheSunshineBoys'' as a old comedian coming out of retirement to work for a partner even though they can't stand each other. That role got him the AcademyAward for Best Supporting Actor, which made him the oldest male winner in the Actor division (he was 80) until Creator/ChristopherPlummer won at age 82.

After Allen died in 1964, Burns worked on a lower level until 1974 when he got a ''de facto'' starring role in ''TheSunshineBoys'' as a old comedian coming out of retirement to work for a partner even though they can't stand each other. That role got him the AcademyAward for Best Supporting Actor, which made him the oldest male winner in the Actor division (he was 80) until Creator/ChristopherPlummer won at age 82.

--->''"I honestly believe that its better to be an total failure doing something you love than be a huge success doing something you hate."''
--->-- '''George Burns'''

Burns (1896–1996) played in {{Vaudeville}} and eventually started a double act with a young woman, Gracie Allen. However, Burns soon found that while she was his [[StraightMan comic foil]], she was getting more laughs with her comments than his best jokes. Being humble enough to bow to reality, Burns flipped the act and became the StraightMan and Grace Allen carried the heavy comedic lifting as the team, Burns and Allen, went on to great success on stage, [[Radio/TheBurnsAndAllenShow radio and television]].

After that splash, Burns reshaped his image as a beloved old comedian who could hold the spotlight against any young rival with ease. He further buttressed his fame with his ''OhGod'' film series where his playing of God further played on his incredible longevity as a performer and sex symbol.

After Allen died in the 1960s, Burns worked on a lower level until 1974 when he got a de facto starring role in ''TheSunshineBoys'' as a old comedian coming out of retirement to work for a partner even though they can't stand each other. That role got him the AcademyAward for Best Supporting Actor, which made him the oldest male winner in the Actor division (he was 80) until Creator/ChristopherPlummer won at age 82.

Burns (1896-1996) played in {{Vaudeville}} and eventually started a double act with a young woman, Gracie Allen. However, Burns soon found that while she was his [[StraightMan comic foil]], she was getting more laughs with her comments than his best jokes. Being humble enough to bow to reality, Burns flipped the act and became the StraightMan and Grace Allen carried the heavy comedic lifting as the team, Burns and Allen, went on to great success on stage, [[Radio/TheBurnsAndAllenShow radio and television]].

After Allen died in the 1960s, Burns worked on a lower level until 1974 when he got a de facto starring role in ''TheSunshineBoys'' as a old comedian coming out of retirement to work for a partner he can't stand and with whom the feeling is mutual. That role got him the AcademyAward for Best Supporting Actor, which made him the oldest male winner in the Actor division (he was 80) until Creator/ChristopherPlummer won at age 82.

--->''"I honestly believe that its better to be an total failure doing something you love than be a huge success doing something you hate."

After Allen died in the 1960s, Burns worked on a lower level until 1974 when he got a de facto starring role in ''TheSunshineBoys'' as a old comedian coming out of retirement to work for a partner he can't stand and with whom the feeling is mutual. That role got him a Best Supporting Actor {{Oscar}}, which made him the oldest male winner in the Actor division (he was 80) until Creator/ChristopherPlummer won at age 82.

Until his death a few months after hitting 100, Burns had a secure public image as a pop star who had been around literally forever.