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Gracie Allen

actress
Born: 7/20/1902
Birthplace: San Francisco

Actress who was the scatterbrained half of Hollywood's beloved husband-and-wife comedy team. Her husband, George Burns, was her straight man. The pair performed in vaudeville, on radio, in movies and on television. Their television show, The Burns and Allen Show, ran from 1950 to 1958.

Died: 8/27/1964

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