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Heather Burns Biography

Birth Name:Heather Burns

Birth Place:Chicago, Illinois, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Studied at the Atlantic Theatre Company Acting School before earning her bachelor's degree from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts
  • Quote: "I'm lucky, I've worked with extremely talented women who won't sacrifice comedy to make themselves look better․"
  • Best known for her comedic portrayals of sidekicks to leading ladies such as Meg Ryan and Sandra Bullock
  • Is a former player with Second City in Chicago

Awards

  • 2017Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
  • 2017Copper Wing Award-Best Ensemble Acting: winner