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 ...

George Burns, the most famous straight man in U.S. radio, observed his 40th anniversary in show business this week with a straight man’s true imperturbability. As “the brain” and foil of the comedy ...

George Burns is best known for three things: his cigars, his voice and his love of Gracie Allen. It's this enduring love story that takes center stage in the one-man show "Say Goodnight Gracie," ...

In the play, “Say Goodnight Gracie,” the character of George Burns explains why his partner and wife of 36 years was so funny. His explanation is that Gracie Allen was an actress, not a comic trying ...

He gave actress Lana Turner the nickname “the Sweater Girl” while working as a publicist for Warner Bros. By Mike Barnes Senior Editor Fein began a 28-year association with Benny in 1947 when he was ...