"Too bad that all the people who know how to run the country are busy driving taxicabs and cutting hair." ― George Burns From George Burns Comedian Added on 1/31/2026 About George Burns George Burns was an American comedian and actor whose career spanned vaudeville, radio, film, and television. He was widely known for the comedy duo Burns and Allen with Gracie Allen. In later life he won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Born: 1896-01-20 Died: 1996-03-09 View all quotes from George Burns