Burns George

Burns

 (bûrnz), George Originally Nathan Birnbaum. 1896-1996.
American comedian and actor. From 1922 to 1958 he and Gracie Allen were a popular husband-and-wife comedy team. After her death he appeared in both comic and dramatic roles, winning an Academy Award for The Sunshine Boys (1975).
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BURNS GEORGE VINCENT December 28, 2014 Aged 80 years Suddenly passed away at home.
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