Allen, Gracie, 1902-1964

Grace Ethel Cecile Rosalie Allen (b. July 26, 1895, San Francisco, CA–d. August 27, 1964, Los Angeles, CA) American vaudevillian and comedienne 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; depending on the source, Allen is alleged to have been born on July 26 in 1895, 1896, 1902 or 1906; met George Burns in 1922 during a vaudeville perforance and began comedy duo; Duo began perfomring on radio in 1930s and moved to TV in 1949; died of heart attack

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