George Burns (born Nathan Birnbaum on January 20, 1896 in New York City) was an
American comedian, actor, writer, and singer whose career bridged vaudeville,
radio, film, and television. After performing with his siblings as part of the
Pee‑Wee Quartet, Burns gained early exposure in vaudeville, eventually pairing
with Gracie Allen; together they appeared on radio from 1932, starred in a
series of short films such as The Big Broadcast (1932) and Road to Singapore
(1940), and launched the long‑running George Burns & Gracie Allen Show on radio
and later television from 1950 to 1958...