George Burns: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 52
- on screen
- 1929–2017
- box office
- $106M
- award win
- 1
The Best George Burns Movies
The films of George Burns that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Oh, God! (1977) leads with $41.7M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
George Burns's Career in Numbers
George Burns's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres George Burns works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Lambchops (1929) to Radioland Murders (1994), and the 1930s were the busiest decade.
George Burns Movies by Decade
- 1920s 1
- 1930s 22
- 1950s 1
- 1970s 4
- 1980s 4
- 1990s 1
The 1930s were George Burns's busiest decade, with 22 films.
George Burns Movies by Genre
- Comedy 17
- Fantasy 4
- Music 4
- Drama 2
- Romance 2
- Documentary 1
- Action 1
Comedy is the genre George Burns has worked in most, with 17 films, ahead of fantasy (4).
George Burns Career Milestones
- First film
- Lambchops 1929
- Biggest box office hit
- Oh, God! $41.7M worldwide
- Newest film
- Radioland Murders 1994
George Burns Filmography: Every Movie
Every film George Burns is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
George Burns Movies as an Actor
33- 1994
Radioland Murders as Milt Lackey · Drama Worldwide box office: $1.32M - 1988
18 Again! as Jack Watson / David Watson · Fantasy - 1984
Oh, God! You Devil Fantasy Worldwide box office: $21.5M - 1984
Going Hollywood: The ’30s as (archive footage) · Documentary - 1980
Oh, God! Book II Fantasy Worldwide box office: $14.5M - 1979
Going in Style Drama Worldwide box office: $26.9M - 1979
Just You and Me, Kid as Bill · Comedy - 1977
Oh, God! Fantasy Worldwide box office: $41.7M - 1975
The Sunshine Boys as Al Lewis · Comedy - 1956
The Solid Gold Cadillac as Narrator (voice) · Romance - 1939
Honolulu as Joe Duffy · Romance - 1937
A Damsel in Distress as George · Comedy - 1936
College Holiday as George Hymen · Comedy - 1936
The Big Broadcast of 1937 as Mr. Platt · Music - 1935
The Big Broadcast of 1936 as George · Music - 1935
Here Comes Cookie as George Burns · Comedy - 1935
Love in Bloom as George · Comedy - 1934
Many Happy Returns as George Burns · Comedy - 1934
We’re Not Dressing as George Martin · Comedy - 1934
Six of a Kind as George Edward · Comedy - 1933
College Humor as George · Action - 1933
International House as Doctor Burns · Comedy - 1933
Walking the Baby - 1932
Your Hat Comedy - 1932
The Big Broadcast as George (as Burns and Allen) · Music - 1932
The Babbling Book Comedy - 1931
Oh, My Operation - 1931
100% Service Comedy - 1931
Once Over, Light Comedy - 1931
The Antique Shop Comedy - 1931
Pulling a Bone as Man with Bone · Comedy - 1930
Fit to be Tied as A Tie Customer · Comedy - 1929
Lambchops as George the boyfriend · Music
George Burns in Documentaries & Specials
19- 2017
This Is Bob Hope… as Self (archive footage) · Comedy - 2002
Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour as Self (archive footage) · Comedy - 1995
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies as Self · Documentary - 1994
A Century of Cinema as Self · Documentary - 1988
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC as Self · Comedy - 1986
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years as Self (archive footage) · Fantasy - 1986
Bugs Bunny/Looney Tunes All-Star 50th Anniversary as Self · Documentary - 1985
Muppet Video: Rowlf’s Rhapsodies with the Muppets as Self · Documentary - 1985
Night of 100 Stars II as Self · Music - 1982
Night of 100 Stars as Self · Comedy - 1978
Steve Martin: A Wild and Crazy Guy as Self · Tv movie - 1978
Movie Movie as Himself (uncredited) · Comedy - 1976
Joys as Self · Comedy - 1975
The Lion Roars Again as Self · Documentary - 1973
A Look at the World of ‘Soylent Green’ as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 1970
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians as Self (voice) · Comedy - 1970
Swing Out, Sweet Land as Self - 1968
The Dean Martin Christmas Show as Self (uncredited) · Comedy - 1968
The Movie Orgy as Self (archive footage) · Comedy
George Burns: Awards & Nominations
1 win from 1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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5th Saturn Awards- George Burns: Win Best Actor Oh, God!
Who George Burns Makes Movies With
The actors and directors George Burns shares the most films with. Bing Crosby comes first, with 9 films together, followed by Bob Hope (7).
George Burns: Questions & Answers
How many movies George Burns has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has George Burns been in?
George Burns is credited on 52 films, from 1929 to 2017. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is George Burns's highest-grossing movie?
Oh, God! (1977) is George Burns's biggest box office hit, with $41.7M worldwide, ahead of Going in Style (1979) ($26.9M). Across every film with box office figures, George Burns's movies have made $106M.
George Burns's biggest hits Has George Burns won an Oscar?
George Burns has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, George Burns has 1 win from 1 nomination.
What is George Burns's newest movie?
The most recent film on George Burns's filmography is This Is Bob Hope… (2017), in the role of Self (archive footage).
Who does George Burns work with most often?
George Burns shares the most films with Bing Crosby (9 films), Bob Hope (7 films) and Jack Benny (7 films).
The Best George Burns Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 52 credits.
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