Bob Burns: Biography, Facts and Career
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Robin "Bob" Burns (birth name Burn; August 2, 1890 – February 2, 1956) was an American musical comedian, who appeared on radio and in movies from 1930 to 1947. Burns played a novelty musical instrument of his own invention, which he called a "bazooka". During World War II, the U.S. Army's handheld anti-tank rocket launcher was nicknamed "bazooka" after Burns's instrument, and the term remains current into the 21st century as a generic name for some shoulder-fired rocket launchers.
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- Full name: Bob Burns
- Born: 1890-08-02
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Comedian
- Wikidata ID: Q887831
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Who is Bob Burns?
Robin "Bob" Burns (birth name Burn; August 2, 1890 – February 2, 1956) was an American musical comedian, who appeared on radio and in movies from 1930 to 1947. Burns played a novelty musical instrument of his own invention, which he called a "bazooka".
What nationality is Bob Burns?
Bob Burns is United States.
When was Bob Burns born?
Bob Burns was born on 1890-08-02.
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