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George Burns : An American Life by Lawrence J. Epstein is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

What is George Burns : An American Life about?

Having entered the world in 1896 as a poverty-stricken child named Naftaly (Nathan) Birnbaum, George Burns rose from New York's Lower East Side to the uppermost heights of celebrity in the entertainment industry. His storied romance with Gracie Allen led to their success in vaudeville, films, radio and television as one of the greatest comedy teams in history. Burns experienced both tragedy and triumph during his 100-year lifespan, ultimately recovering from the death of his beloved Gracie in 1964 to re-emerge as a solo performer and an Oscar-winning actor. This all-inclusive biography explores George Burns's career against the backdrop of American entertainment history in the 20th century. His loves, his close friendship with Jack Benny, his rivalry with Groucho Marx, and his latter-day success in films are all carefully detailed.

Who reads George Burns : An American Life?

Author

Lawrence J. Epstein

Publisher

McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers

Published

2011

Language

EN

ISBN

9780786487936

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Memoir, Performing Arts, Sports

Updated

2026-03-24