Bill Burr facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bill Burr
Burr in 2018
Birth name	William Frederick Burr
Born	(1968-06-10) June 10, 1968 (age 57) Canton, Massachusetts, U.S.
Medium	Stand-up television film podcast
Alma mater	Emerson College
Genres	Observational comedy sketch comedy black comedy insult comedy sarcasm satire
Spouse	Nia Hill
Children	2

William Frederick Burr (born June 10, 1968) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and podcaster. He is famous for his unique style of comedy. Bill Burr has released many stand-up comedy specials. Some popular ones include You People Are All the Same (2012) and Paper Tiger (2019).

Paper Tiger was even nominated for a Grammy Award. He also received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for the series Immoral Compass (2021). In 2017, Rolling Stone magazine named him one of the "50 Best Stand-Up Comics of All Time."

Since 2007, Bill Burr has hosted his podcast, Monday Morning Podcast. He also helped start the All Things Comedy network in 2012. He created, co-wrote, and voiced the main character in the Netflix animated show F Is for Family (2015–2021). You might also know him from his roles in Chappelle's Show, as Patrick Kuby in Breaking Bad, or as Migs Mayfeld in The Mandalorian. In 2023, he directed and starred in his first movie, Old Dads.

Early Life and Education

William Frederick Burr was born in Canton, Massachusetts, on June 10, 1968. His mother, Linda Ann, was a nurse, and his father, Robert Edmund, was a dentist. Bill Burr has German and Irish family roots. He finished high school in 1987.

In 1993, he earned a college degree in radio from Emerson College in Boston. Before becoming a comedian, he worked in warehouses. He liked these jobs because they gave him a lot of freedom. He once said he could just drive away on a forklift if his boss bothered him!

Bill Burr's Comedy Career

Starting Out: 1992–2009

Bill Burr performing in August 2006

Bill Burr first tried stand-up comedy on March 2, 1992, when he was 23. He moved to New York City in 1994. He started appearing on many comedy shows. These included Showtime at the Apollo (2000) and Comedy Central Presents (2003).

He also acted in TV series like Townies (1996) and Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2002). He became well-known as a regular on Dave Chappelle's popular show Chappelle's Show in 2004.

Since May 2007, Bill Burr has recorded his weekly podcast, Bill Burr's Monday Morning Podcast. In it, he talks about his life, news, and sports. He also gives advice to listeners. You can find his podcast on his website, Spotify, YouTube, and the All Things Comedy network. Sometimes, his wife Nia joins him, and he has other comedians as guests.

In the 2008 video game Grand Theft Auto IV, Bill Burr voiced a character named Jason Michaels. He played this role again in the game's expansion pack in 2009. Bill Burr's first hour-long comedy special, Why Do I Do This?, came out in 2008.

Growing Fame: 2010–2017

Bill Burr's special Let it Go aired on Comedy Central in 2010. That same year, he appeared in the movie Date Night. From 2011 to 2013, he played Patrick Kuby in the TV series Breaking Bad.

His special You People Are All the Same was released on Netflix in 2012. This was one of the first comedy specials to be shown only on Netflix. In 2013, he acted in the movie The Heat. In 2014, he filmed his special I'm Sorry You Feel That Way. This special was filmed in black and white, which was unusual for comedy shows at the time.

The All Things Comedy network officially started in 2012. It was co-founded by Bill Burr and Al Madrigal. The network helps comedians share their podcasts and shows. They also started "All Things Records" in 2014 to release comedy albums.

Bill Burr also voiced the main character, Frank Murphy, in the animated show F Is for Family. This show premiered on Netflix in 2015. Bill Burr helped create and write the show, which was inspired by his comedy and thoughts on political correctness. His fifth hour-long special, Bill Burr: Walk Your Way Out, came out on Netflix in 2017.

Recent Work: 2018–Present

Bill Burr's special Paper Tiger was released on Netflix in 2019. He also started a new podcast with comedian Bert Kreischer called the Bill Bert Podcast. In 2019 and 2020, he played Migs Mayfeld in the Disney+ series The Mandalorian.

In 2020, he appeared in the movie The King of Staten Island. He also hosted NBC's Saturday Night Live for the first time. In 2022, it was announced that Bill Burr would direct, co-write, and star in the movie Old Dads, which came out in 2023. His seventh stand-up special, Live at Red Rocks, was released in 2022.

On August 21, 2022, Bill Burr made history by being the first comedian to perform at Fenway Park in Boston. About 35,000 people attended, making it the largest comedy show ever in Boston. He has also sold out shows at famous venues like Madison Square Garden and the Royal Albert Hall. In 2024, he performed for over 60,000 people at Gillette Stadium.

In 2023, Bill Burr had a voice role in the HBO series Barry. He is also set to make his Broadway debut in 2025 in a play called Glengarry Glen Ross.

Bill Burr's Comedy Style

Many people in the comedy world call Bill Burr a "comedian's comedian." This means other comedians admire his work.

Rolling Stone magazine has described his humor as "rage-fueled." Bill Burr often acts like "that loud guy in the bar" who has strong, sometimes funny, opinions. He has said, "I'm the 'dude, bro' guy." He is known for being a bit of a cynic and someone who doesn't always agree with popular opinions, especially about political correctness.

The New York Times called him "one of the funniest, most distinctive voices in the country." His shows cover many topics, from his childhood to his love for his dog. He often knows how the audience will react to his jokes and sometimes plays with their reactions. He might stand still, leaning on the microphone, with a mischievous smile.

Bill Burr looks up to other famous comedians like Richard Pryor, George Carlin, Sam Kinison, and Patrice O'Neal.

Personal Life

Bill Burr is married to Nia Renee Hill. She sometimes appears on his podcast. They live in Los Angeles and have two children: a daughter born in 2017 and a son born in 2020.

Bill Burr is a licensed helicopter pilot. He also plays the drums and enjoys rock and heavy metal music. Some of his favorite bands include AC/DC, Iron Maiden, and Metallica. He also enjoys smoking cigars.

Political Views (Simplified)

Bill Burr supports gun control. He believes that political correctness doesn't always solve problems like racism because it focuses only on words, not on changing people's true attitudes. He has also said that political correctness doesn't address big issues like the power of bankers or drug company executives.

He voted for Green candidate Ralph Nader in the 2000 presidential election. In the 2016 election, he did not vote for either Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump, as he had negative opinions about both. In 2021, he criticized Florida's governor for banning mask rules during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Filmography

Film

Television

Theatre

Podcast

Video games

Comedy Specials

Awards and Nominations

See also

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