Biography
Who is Bill Burr?
Early life and education
William Frederick Burr was born on June 10, 1968, in Canton, Massachusetts. His parents were Linda Ann, a nurse, and Robert Burr, who worked as a dentist. He is of German and Irish descent and was raised in a Catholic household. He completed his secondary education at Canton High School, graduating in 1987.
Following high school, he attended North Carolina State University for two semesters. He eventually enrolled at Emerson College in Boston and earned a bachelor's degree in communications in 1993. Before fully committing to his career in comedy, he worked in warehouses. He has spoken about that time, noting that he enjoyed the autonomy of operating a forklift when he felt frustrated with supervisors.
Comedy and career beginnings
Bill began performing stand-up comedy on March 2, 1992, at the age of 23. He relocated to New York City in 1994 to pursue more opportunities in the industry. During the late 1990s and early 2000s, he appeared on various television programs, including Showtime at the Apollo, Comedy Central Presents, and Just for Laughs. He gained significant attention as a regular performer on Chappelle's Show in 2004.
A well-known moment in his career occurred on September 9, 2006, while performing at the Tweeter Center in Camden, New Jersey. After the crowd booed previous performers, he took the stage and faced similar hostility. He abandoned his planned set and delivered a 12-minute improvised rant directed at the audience and the city of Philadelphia. By the end of the set, he had won over the crowd and received a standing ovation. He later expressed regret over the lack of professionalism in his reaction to the heckling.
Acting and podcasting
In 2007, he launched the Bill Burr's Monday Morning Podcast, a weekly program where he discusses sports, current events, and his personal life. He co-founded the All Things Comedy network in 2012 to house his podcast and support other comedians. This network has since expanded to include dozens of podcasts and has produced various comedy specials and documentaries in partnership with Comedy Central.
His acting career includes a recurring role as Patrick Kuby in the crime drama series Breaking Bad from 2011 to 2013. He also played Migs Mayfeld in the Disney plus series The Mandalorian starting in 2019. In 2015, he premiered the animated sitcom F Is for Family, which he created, co-wrote, and provided the voice for the lead character, Frank Murphy. He also appeared in films such as The King of Staten Island and Daddy's Home.
Directing and recent projects
Bill made his feature-length directorial debut with the comedy film Old Dads, which was released on Netflix in 2023. He served as the co-writer, director, and lead actor for the project. His stand-up work continues to be a major part of his output, with 14 comedy specials and albums released throughout his career. His 2019 special Paper Tiger and the 2025 Hulu special Drop Dead Years earned Grammy Award nominations for Best Comedy Album.
In August 2022, he became the first comedian to perform at Fenway Park in Boston, playing to a sold-out crowd of approximately 35,000 people. He has also performed multiple times at Madison Square Garden and the Royal Albert Hall. He made his Broadway debut in 2025 during the revival of the play Glengarry Glen Ross.
Birthday and age
Bill Burr was born on June 10, 1968, which makes Bill 58 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Bill shares the date with 34 other famous people.
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