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Edward Burns: Biography

  • Birth Name: Edward J. Burns Jr.
  • Birth Place: Queens, NY
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 01/29/1968, Aquarius
  • Profession: Actor; director; screenwriter
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Edward Burns Fast Facts:
  • Started out in showbiz as a production assistant for Entertainment Tonight.
  • Made his film acting, directing, writing and producing debut with the 1995 indie drama The Brothers McMullen, which won an Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature.
  • Shared in a SAG nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Cast for 1998's Saving Private Ryan, the first film he appeared in that he did not also write and direct.
  • Formed Irish Twin Productions with his screenwriting brother Brian Burns.
  • Was awarded an honorary degree from Hunter College in 2002. He had majored in film studies at the institution but left a few credits short of graduating.
  • Edward Burns Relationships:
  • Brian Burns - Brother
  • Christy Turlington - Wife
  • Edward J. Burns Sr. - Father
  • Finn Burns - Son
  • Grace Burns - Daughter
  • Heather Graham - Ex-significant Other
  • Mary Burns - Sister
  • Maxine Bahns - Ex-significant Other
  • Molly Burns - Mother
  • College:
  • Attended Hunter College of the City University of New York, New York, NY; attended State University of New York at Albany, Albany, NY; attended State University of New York College at Oneonta, Oneonta, NY
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