George Burns (1896–1996) was an American comedian and actor. George Burns may also refer to: Business Sir George Burns, 1st Baronet (1795–1890), Scottish shipping magnate George Burns, 2nd Baron Inverclyde (1861–1905), owner of a Scottish shipping company Politics George Burns (American politician), member of the Oklahoma Senate George Burns (Australian politician) (1869–1932), member of the Australian House of Representatives George Burns (Queensland politician) (1845–1893), member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly Sports George Burns (golfer) (born 1949), American golfer George Burns (outfielder) (1889–1966), National League baseball player George Burns (first baseman) (1893–1978), American League baseball player George Burns (rower) (1919–1995), New Zealand rower Other George Burns (British Army officer) (1911–1997), British general See also Burns (surname) George Bruns (1914–1983), American film composer George Byrne (1892–1973), English cricketer