Gracie Allen

Grace Ethel Cecile Rosalie Allen (July 26, 1895 – August 27, 1964) was an American vaudevillian, singer, actress, and comedian who became internationally famous as the zany partner and comic foil of husband George Burns, her straight man, appearing with him on radio, television and film as the duo Burns and Allen.

Gracie Allen
Publicity still of Allen from the Burns and Allen CBS Radio program
Born
Grace Ethel Cecile Rosalie Allen

(1895-07-26)July 26, 1895
San Francisco, California, U.S.
DiedAugust 27, 1964(1964-08-27) (aged 69)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Resting placeForest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale
Occupations
  • Actress
  • comedian
  • vaudevillian
Years active1924–1958
Spouse
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(m. 1926)​
Children2, including Ronnie Burns

For her contributions to the television industry, Allen was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6672 Hollywood Boulevard. She and Burns were inducted into the Television Hall of Fame in 1988.

Costar Bea Benaderet said of Allen in 1966: "She was probably one of the greatest actresses of our time."

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