Ronnie Burns

TV Actor

Birthday July 9, 1935

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace Illinois

DEATH DATE Nov 14, 2007 (72)

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About

Best known as the adopted son of famous comedians George Burns and Gracie Allen, he appeared during the 1950s in both The Burns & Allen Show and The George Burns Show. He also briefly starred in NBC's early 1960s series, Happy.

Before Fame

A native of Evanston, Illinois, he was adopted by Burns and Allen when he was just two months old. His slightly older sister, Sandra Jean, was also adopted.

Trivia

He had a cameo role in an episode of the situation comedy Bachelor Father.

Family Life

After his marriage to Peggy Lyon ended in divorce in 1972, he married Janice Powell Burns, who remained his wife until his death in 2007. He was the father of three sons.

Associated With

He appeared with actor-turned-television writer and producer Burt Metcalfe in NBC's Happy.