George Burns (disambiguation)
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George Burns
(1896–1996) was a comedian and actor.
George Burns may also refer to:
George Burns
George Burns , born Nathan Birnbaum, was an American comedian, actor, and writer.He was one of the few entertainers whose career successfully spanned vaudeville, film, radio, television and movies, with and without his wife, Gracie Allen. His arched eyebrow and cigar smoke punctuation became...
(1896–1996) was a comedian and actor.
George Burns may also refer to:
- Sir George Burns, 1st Baronet (1795–1890), a Scottish shipping magnate
- George Burns (Australian politician)George Burns (Australian politician)George Mason Burns was an Australian politician.Burns was elected to the Australian House of Representatives seat of Illawarra at the 1913 election, representing the Australian Labor Party. He lost his seat at the 1917 election.-Notes:...
(1869–1932), a member of the Australian House of Representatives - George Burns (golfer)George Burns (golfer)George Francis Burns III is an American professional golfer who has won several tournaments at both the amateur and professional levels....
(born 1949), a professional golfer who has won several PGA Tournaments - George Burns (outfielder)George Burns (outfielder)George Joseph Burns was an American left fielder in Major League Baseball who spent most of his career as the leadoff hitter for the New York Giants. A soft-spoken person, he was nicknamed "Silent George" by his teammates, and he was said to be one of the best pool players ever to play major...
(1889–1966), a baseball player who was an outfielder in the National League - George Burns (first baseman)George Burns (first baseman)George Henry Burns , nicknamed "Tioga George," was an American first baseman in Major League Baseball who played for five American League teams from to...
(1893–1978), a baseball player who was a first baseman in the American League - George Burns (British Army officer)George Burns (British Army officer)Major-General Sir Walter Arthur George Burns GCVO, CB, DSO, OBE, KStJ, MC was a British Army officer and native of Hertfordshire.-Military career:Burns was born in January 1911 and educated at Eton and Trinity College, Cambridge...
(1911–1997), British general and native of Hertfordshire - George Burns (rower)George Burns (rower)George Robert Burns is a former New Zealand rower.He won the silver medal as part of the men's coxed four at the 1938 British Empire Games.-References:...
, New Zealand rower
See also
- Burns (surname)Burns (surname)Burns is a geographical surname originating in the British Isles. The name Burns was first used by the Strathclyde-Briton people of the Scottish and English border. The first Burns family lived in the county of Cumberland. Burns can also be an Americanization of a Jewish surname.-Origin of the...
- George BrunsGeorge BrunsGeorge Bruns was a composer of music for film and television who worked on many Disney films. He was nominated for four Academy Awards for his work.-Career:...
(1914–1983), American film composer - George ByrneGeorge ByrneGeorge Robert Byrne was an English cricketer: a right-handed batsman and right arm medium-pace bowler who played 12 times in first-class cricket, playing for both Warwickshire and Worcestershire....
, English cricketer