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Bo Burnham Biography
Birth Name:
Robert Burnham
Birth Place:
Hamilton, Massachusetts, United States
Profession
Actor, Writer, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- At the age of 3, he liked to act to his family
- While in school, he participated in theater plays
- Considered becoming a pastor
- Played basketball in his school years
- Started his YouTube channel in 2006 while he was still in high school
- Signed a record deal with Comedy Central in 2008
- Made his debut on television in 2009
- Is a skilled musician and singer
Awards
- 2021Emmy-Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special: winner
- 2021Emmy-Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special: winner
- 2021Emmy-Outstanding Music Direction: winner
- 2021Emmy-Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction: winner
- 2019Independent Spirit Awards-Best First Screenplay: winner
- 2019Writers Guild Awards-Original Screenplay: winner
- 2018Critics' Choice Awards-Best Original Screenplay: nominated
Relationships
- Pete Burnham -- Brother
- Scott Burnham -- Father
- Patricia Burnham -- Mother
- Lorene Scafaria -- Significant Other
- Samm Burnham -- Sister