Burnie Burns is a well-known American producer who has produced numerous television shows throughout his career. He is also an actor, writer, director, comedian, and host. He is the founder and CEO of the production company Rooster Teeth. Burns was one of the creators of the ‘Red vs. Blue: The Blood Gulch Chronicles’ series in 2003. He has also created a number of web series.
Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name: | Burnie Burns |
|---|---|
| Real Name/Full Name: | Michael Justin “Burnie” Burns |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 51 years old |
| Birth Date: | 18 January 1973 |
| Birth Place: | Rochester, New York, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.88 m |
| Weight: | 90 kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | Ashley Jenkins (m. 2019), Jordan Burns (m. 2000–2011) |
| Children: | Yes (3 children) |
| Dating/Girlfriend (Name): | N/A |
| Profession: | American writer, actor, producer, comedian, host, and director living in Austin, Texas |
| Net Worth in 2024: | $8 million |
| Last Updated: | August 2024 |
Burnie Burns Biography
Michael Justin “Burnie” Burns was born in Rochester, New York on January 18, 1973. He attended Alief Elsik High School, where he earned the nickname “Burnie,” and he received his BA in Computer Science from the University of Texas at Austin. Burns volunteered at K29HW-D, a Texas Student Television station.
While still a student, he founded the longest-running student television program, ‘Sneak Peek,’ in which he reviewed films. He went on to become the president of teleNetwork Partners, a tech support company.
Burnie Burns Age, Height, Weight
Burnie Burns was born on January 18, 1973, and will be 51 years old as of April 2024. His height is 1.88 meters and his weight is 90 kilograms.
Career
Burnie Burns and his roommates shot the film ‘The Schedule’ in 1997. He was the film’s co-director, producer, and writer. He was the executive director of the film ‘Minecraft: The Story of Mojang’ in 2012. In 2015, he starred in, produced, and co-wrote the film Lazer Team.’
He was the executive producer of the documentaries ‘Connected,’ ‘The Meme Machine,’ ‘The Tattooist,’ and ‘Haus of Pain,’ and he was the producer and co-writer of ‘Lazer Team 2’ in 2017.
In 1994, he hosted ‘Sneak Peak’ on television. He has appeared as a guest on the television shows ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ and ‘@midnight,’ and he was a contestant on the reality television show ‘The Amazing Race in 2016.
Burns is the star, creator, and director of the web series ‘Red vs. Blue,’ and he produced the web series ‘PANICS’ in 2005.
‘Captain Dynamic,’ ‘The Strangerhood,’ ‘Immersion,’ ‘Rooster Teeth Shorts,’ ‘RWBY,’ ‘YouTubers React,’ ‘Ten Little Roosters,’ ‘X-Ray and Vav,’ ‘Death Battle,’ and ‘The Eleven Little Roosters.’ In 2016, Burns became the executive producer of the video game ‘RWB
Burnie Burns Achievements and Awards
Burnie Burns was nominated for a Streamy Award in the category of Best Writing in 2014. He was also nominated for a PGA Award in 2013 for ‘Project Freelancer,’ and he has two International Academy of Web Television Awards nominations for Best Host. The Hollywood Reporter named Burns one of the “Top 25 Digital Stars” in 2015. He was also named one of the “top Digital Entertainment Executives to Watch in 2018” by Variety.
Burnie Burns’s Net Worth in 2024
Burnie Burns’ net worth is estimated to be more than $8 million as of February 2024. He amassed this fortune by creating numerous web series, television shows, video games, and films. He is also a successful writer and has directed television shows and films. Burns has worked as both an actor and a voice actor. He has provided voice work for the video games Halo 3′, ‘Halo 4’, ‘Age of Booty: Tactics,’ and ‘Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars.’ He has made significant contributions to the creation of machinima in technology.
Burnie Burns is regarded as one of the world’s most popular producers. He has made appearances at the Sydney Film Festival, Penny Arcade Expo, Sundance Film Festival, and the San Diego Comic-Con International. He is one of the few people who has worked in a variety of professions and found success in all of them. He was also a co-host of the ‘Drunk Tank audio podcast.
Burnie Burns Wife, Marriage
Burnie Burns married Jordan Burns in 2000. In 2011, the couple divorced. He married Ashley Jenkins, the host of ‘The Know,’ in 2016. He is a member of the International Academy of Web Television and lives in Austin, Texas.
