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Also known as Grace Allen

American actress and entertainer (1896–1964)

Key facts

Born
Grace Ethel Cecile Rosalie Allen , ( 1895-07-26 ) July 26, 1895 , San Francisco, California, U.S.
Died
August 27, 1964 (1964-08-27) (aged 69), Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Resting place
Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale
Occupations
Actress comedian vaudevillian singer
Years active
1924–1958
Spouse
George Burns ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1926 ) ​
Children
2, including Ronnie Burns
Awards
Hollywood Walk of Fame , Television Hall of Fame

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Family name
Allen
Gender
female
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
San Francisco
Place of death
Hollywood
Languages spoken
English language
Native language
English language
Instrument
voice
Image
Gracie Allen CBS.JPG
Number of children
2
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Commons category
Gracie Allen
cause of death
myocardial infarction
date of birth
1895-07-26
date of death
1964-08-27
manner of death
natural causes
birth name
Grace Ethel Cecile Rosalie Allen
start of work period
1924-00-00
end of work period
1958-00-00
partner in business or sport
George Burns
writing language
English language
name in native language
Gracie Allen
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Encyclopedic overview

Gracie Allen, George Burns and children aboard Matson flagship Lurline just before they sailed for Hawaii, 1938 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.

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.

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