Bo Burnham
Biography
Robert Pickering “Bo” Burnham was born on August 21, 1990, in Hamilton, Massachusetts, United States. He is an American actor who has also worked as a comedian, musician, film director, screenwriter and poet. Burnham began publishing videos on YouTube in March 2006, and his online presence later led to a four‑year record contract with Comedy Central Records, under which he released the EP Bo fo Sho in June 2008 and a full‑length album the following year. At eighteen he became the youngest performer to record a half‑hour comedy special for Comedy Central, and in 2010 he released a second album and a live special titled Words Words Words. According to The Movie Database, he has been credited in forty acting roles.
Career overview
Robert Pickering “Bo” Burnham was born on August 21, 1990 in Hamilton, Massachusetts. He launched his public career on YouTube in March 2006, and by March 2021 his videos had accumulated more than 300 million views. Burnham signed a four‑year contract with Comedy Central Records, releasing his debut EP Bo fo Sho as an online‑only album on June 17, 2008. The following year he issued his first full‑length album, Bo Burnham, and at age 18 became the youngest performer to record a half‑hour comedy special for Comedy Central. In 2010 he released a second album, Words Words Words, together with a live comedy special of the same title on the network.
In addition to his work as a comedian and musician, Burnham is recognized as an actor, director, writer and producer. The Movie Database lists him with forty acting credits, indicating a substantial presence in film and television. IMDb describes him as an American actor, director, writer and producer, and his professional profile includes both on‑screen performances and behind‑the‑scenes contributions. Burnham’s acting career therefore complements his earlier achievements in comedy and music, establishing him as a multifaceted figure in contemporary American entertainment.
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Full Filmography
70 titles- Eddington (2025) Thanks
- Past Lives (2023) Thanks
- Beau Is Afraid (2023) Thanks
- Bo Burnham: The Inside Outtakes (2022) as Self
- Bo Burnham: The Inside Outtakes (2022) Director
- Bo Burnham: The Inside Outtakes (2022) Writer
- Bo Burnham: The Inside Outtakes (2022) Original Music Composer
- Bo Burnham: The Inside Outtakes (2022) Director of Photography
- Bo Burnham: The Inside Outtakes (2022) Producer
- Bo Burnham: The Inside Outtakes (2022) Editor
- Bo Burnham: The Inside Outtakes (2022) Sound Editor
- Jerrod Carmichael: Rothaniel (2022) Director
- Jerrod Carmichael: Rothaniel (2022) Executive Producer
- Jerrod Carmichael: Rothaniel (2022) Editor
- Kate Berlant: Cinnamon in the Wind (2022) Director
- Kate Berlant: Cinnamon in the Wind (2022) Executive Producer
- Bo Burnham: Inside (2021) as Self
- Bo Burnham: Inside (2021) Writer
- Bo Burnham: Inside (2021) Director
- Bo Burnham: Inside (2021) Original Music Composer
- Bo Burnham: Inside (2021) Producer
- Bo Burnham: Inside (2021) Director of Photography
- Bo Burnham: Inside (2021) Editor
- Bo Burnham: Inside (2021) Sound Editor
- Promising Young Woman (2020) as Ryan
- Whitmer Thomas: The Golden One (2020) Executive Producer
- Home Videos (2019) Executive Producer
- Lil Rel Howery: Live in Crenshaw (2019) Executive Producer
- Sermon on the Mount (2019) Executive Producer
- Eighth Grade (2018) Director
- Eighth Grade (2018) Writer
- Chris Rock: Tamborine (2018) Director
- The Big Sick (2017) as CJ
- Rough Night (2017) as Tobey
- Jerrod Carmichael: 8 (2017) Director
- Jerrod Carmichael: 8 (2017) Executive Producer
- Joe Mande's Award-Winning Comedy Special (2017) as Self
- Bo Burnham: Make Happy (2016) as Self
- Bo Burnham: Make Happy (2016) Director
- Bo Burnham: Make Happy (2016) Writer
- Bo Burnham: Make Happy (2016) Original Music Composer
- We Bare Bears (2015) as Andy Bangs / Additional Voices (voice)
- Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter (2015) as Self
- Off Camera with Sam Jones (2014) as Self
- Zach Stone Is Gonna Be Famous (2013) as Zach Stone
- Zach Stone Is Gonna Be Famous (2013) Executive Producer
- Zach Stone Is Gonna Be Famous (2013) Creator
- Bo Burnham: What. (2013) as Self
- Bo Burnham: What. (2013) Writer
- Bo Burnham: What. (2013) Director
- Bo Burnham: What. (2013) Executive Producer
- Key & Peele (2012) as Lyle
- Adventures in the Sin Bin (2012) as Tony
- Hall Pass (2011) as Bartender
- Conan (2010) as Self
- The Green Room with Paul Provenza (2010) as Self
- Bo Burnham: Words, Words, Words (2010) as Self
- Bo Burnham: Words, Words, Words (2010) Writer
- Bo Burnham: Words, Words, Words (2010) Executive Producer
- Parks and Recreation (2009) as Chipp McCapp
- Funny People (2009) as Yo Teach Cast Member
- American Virgin (2009) as Rudy
- Yo Teach...! (2009) as Bo
- YouTube Live (2008) as Himself
- The Soup (2004) as Self
- Comedy Central Presents (1998) as Self
- Comedy Central Presents (1998) Writer
- Gay Kid and Fat Chick Writer
- Gay Kid and Fat Chick Producer
- Outside Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Bo Burnham best known for?
Bo Burnham is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Eddington (2025), Past Lives (2023), Beau Is Afraid (2023), Bo Burnham: Inside (2021).
When and where was Bo Burnham born?
Bo Burnham was born on August 21, 1990 in Hamilton, Massachusetts, USA.
How many credits does Bo Burnham have?
Bo Burnham has accumulated over 70 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1998 to 2025.
What is Bo Burnham's background in cinema and television?
Robert Pickering “Bo” Burnham was born on August 21, 1990, in Hamilton, Massachusetts, United States. He is an American actor who has also worked as a comedian, musician, film director, screenwriter and poet. Burnham began publishing videos on YouTube in March 2006, and his online presence later led to a four‑year reco...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Bo Burnham: Inside (2021) as Self — aged about 30
- Bo Burnham: Make Happy (2016) as Self — aged about 25
- Parks and Recreation (2009) as Chipp McCapp — aged about 18
- We Bare Bears (2015) as Andy Bangs / Additional Voices (voice) — aged about 24
- Key & Peele (2012) as Lyle — aged about 21
- Promising Young Woman (2020) as Ryan — aged about 29
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