George Burns

George Burns

January 20, 1896

George Burns (January 20, 1896 – March 9, 1996), born Nathan Birnbaum, was an American comedian, actor, and writer. His career spanned vaudeville, film, radio, and television, with and without his wife, Gracie Allen. His arched eyebrow and cigar smoke punctuation became familiar trademarks for over…

Known For

10 titles
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Oh, God!

Oh, God!

1977 · 1h 38m · Movie

When God appears to an assistant grocery manager as a good-natured old man, the Almighty selects him as His messenger to the modern world.

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The Sunshine Boys

The Sunshine Boys

1975 · 1h 51m · Movie

A vaudeville duo agree to reunite for a television special, but it turns out that they can't stand each other.

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Going in Style

Going in Style

1979 · 1h 37m · Movie

Three friends living on the dole decide to rob a bank.

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Oh, God! You Devil

Oh, God! You Devil

1984 · 1h 37m · Movie

George Burns returns as God - and as Satan. They battle over the soul of a young rock star who is willing to sell it to the devil.

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The Solid Gold Cadillac

The Solid Gold Cadillac

1956 · 1h 39m · Movie

A minority stockholder takes on the crooked board of directors at a billion dollar corporation.

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Oh, God! Book II

Oh, God! Book II

1980 · 1h 34m · Movie

A young girl receives a divine message and starts a campaign to promote faith. Her family and teacher, skeptical of her claims, try to stop her efforts. She persists despite their opposition, convinced of her heavenly calling.

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A Damsel in Distress

A Damsel in Distress

1937 · 1h 41m · Movie

A betting castle staff, and a series of misunderstandings and set-ups, leads to an American entertainer and an English damsel falling in love.

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International House

International House

1933 · 1h 8m · Movie

Assorted wacky characters converge on a Chinese hotel to bid on a new invention: television.

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Just You and Me, Kid

Just You and Me, Kid

1979 · 1h 35m · Movie

Kindly former vaudeville performer Bill Grant befriends sassy fourteen-year-old runaway Kate, who is being pursued by some clownishly cruel drug dealers.

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Honolulu

Honolulu

1939 · 1h 23m · Movie

Wanting a break from his overzealous fans, a famous movie star hires a Hawaiian plantation owner to switch places with him for a few weeks.

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