A Tribute to George Burns by Peter Salzer
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George Burns was one of America’s favorite entertainers. His long career spanned vaudeville, radio, television and films. He brought warmth and humor to generations the world over. He continued to appear on stage entertaining audiences well into his nineties.
Now, Peter Salzer captures the look, voice and style of this lovable actor and comedian. He has brought George Burns to life on the stages of the Tropicana Showroom in Atlantic City, the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia, Cruises and for a variety of groups and organizations.
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Paula S.
June 13, 2022I had the opportunity to meet and watch Peter Salzer in action on our cruise ship stage. Though the audience had been tough on some of the ship's entertainers, Peter understood his crowd and offered them appropriate, relatable humor. The resulting laughter and applause was a tell-all. Whether performing George Burns impersonations or straight comedy, Peter is a great "Stand Up" guy all around. (Note: Event City was approximate as we were cruising Lake Michigan)
Hired as: Impersonator
George Burns Tribute
Thank you for your kind words. It's always very satisfying to perform for such a receptive audience. Comedy only works when you have audience feedback.
Price range: $400 -$2500 contact for rates
Languages: English , German
Gig length: 15 - 60 minutes
Insurance: $3,000,000 - Commercial general Liability
Unions: SAG Financial Core
The “Tribute to George Burns” consists of the jokes, stories and music of this show business ICON.
Peter Salzer is an experienced actor, comedian, character interpreter and voice-over artist living in the Philadelphia area. Peter’s most recent film appearance was in the soon tho be released movie "Lullaby". He appeared opposite Phillip Seymour Hoffman in the movie version of the Tony Award winning play “DOUBT”. He was featured in an episode of The Sopranos and as Manny Kimmel in the History Channel series Breaking Vegas. In addition, his film career includes featured parts in independent movies as the Homeless Man in In Justice, the Jewish father in Loverboy, the diner owner in Steam Cloud Rising, and Attorney Victor Goldman in Youth of the Nation.
Peter has performed as a George Burns Tribute Artist with Peter Nero and the Philly Pops at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia, in “Dreams of Broadway” at the Tropicana in Atlantic City and at many corporate and community events. He has played Al Jolson in “Gershwin by George” in Wilmington, Delaware and has appeared in Community Theater. Peter is a John Adams and Hyam Solomon interpreter for the American Historical Theatre and has appeared as townsperson Moses Isaacson for Historic Philadelphia Inc.
AAA selected Peter to be their host for “Roadwise Review”, a safe driving program and "Roadwise RX", a drug safety program for seniors. He is the football referee in the Turkey Hill Ice Cream TV commercials. In addition to many radio commercials, Peter is the voice of President Harry Truman in a multimedia program at the White House Visitor Center and on its website. His many voices and dialects make him a much sought after voice-over actor.
Dear Mr. Salzer: It is with great pleasure that I write to you to tell you how very much my husband and I enjoyed your performance here at Century Village Boca Raton on Thursday evening, 3/5/09. From the moment you came out on stage, I was mesmerized. You brought tears to my eyes many, many times throughout this lovely tribute – why the tears, you ask? My uncle was George Burns. You have captured him to a “t” down to the way he held his cigar right to the way he licked his lips and moved his mouth. Your voice was perfect and your stories so reminiscent of the many that I know. I loved your show and hope you are asked to come back to our theatre either as my Uncle Nat or one of the other personalities that I am certain you do so well. I wish you all the best. Phyllis Kinsler Boca Raton, FL 33434
– Phyllis Kinsler
Tribute Artist