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After Allen died in the 1960s, Burns worked on a lower level until 1974 when he got a de facto starring role in ''[[The Sunshine Boys]]'' as a old comedian coming out of retirement to work for a partner he can't stand and with whom the feeling is mutual. That role got him a Best Supporting Actor [[Oscar]], which made him the oldest male winner in the Actor division (he was 80) until [[Christopher Plummer]] won at age 82. |
After Allen died in the 1960s, Burns worked on a lower level until 1974 when he got a de facto starring role in ''[[The Sunshine Boys]]'' as a old comedian coming out of retirement to work for a partner he can't stand and with whom the feeling is mutual. That role got him a Best Supporting Actor [[Oscar]], which made him the oldest male winner in the Actor division (he was 80) until [[Christopher Plummer]] won at age 82. |
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After that splash, Burns reshaped his image as a beloved old comedian who could hold the spotlight against any young rival with ease. He further buttressed his fame with his ''[[Oh God]]'' film series where his playing of God further played on his incredible longevity as a performer and sex symbol. |
After that splash, Burns reshaped his image as a beloved old comedian who could hold the spotlight against any young rival with ease. He further buttressed his fame with his ''[[Oh, God!]]'' film series where his playing of God further played on his incredible longevity as a performer and sex symbol. |
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Until his death a few months after hitting 100, Burns had a secure public image as a pop star who had been around literally forever. |
Until his death a few months after hitting 100, Burns had a secure public image as a pop star who had been around literally forever. |
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