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Edward Burns

Acting Born Jan 29, 1968 Woodside, Queens County, New York, USA 120 credits

Biography

Edward Burns is an American actor born on January 29, 1968, in Woodside, Queens County, New York, USA. He is known for his work in various films and television shows. Burns has appeared in films such as Saving Private Ryan, The Holiday, Man on a Ledge, Friends with Kids, and Alex Cross. He has also directed movies including She's the One, Sidewalks of New York, and The Fitzgerald Family Christmas. In television, Burns has starred in the TNT crime drama series Mob City and Public Morals. He has a total of 65 acting credits.

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Career

Career overview

Edward Burns is an American actor known for his work in film and television. He first gained attention for his ultra low-budget independent film, which became a worldwide hit in 1995. This early success led to various film appearances, including Saving Private Ryan and The Holiday. Burns has also appeared in Man on a Ledge, Friends with Kids, and Alex Cross.

In addition to his acting career, Burns has also ventured into directing, helming films such as She's the One and Sidewalks of New York. He has also directed The Fitzgerald Family Christmas. On television, Burns has starred in various roles, including in the TNT crime drama series Mob City, where he played the role of Bugsy Siegel, and in Public Morals as Terry Muldoon.

Throughout his career, Burns has accumulated a significant number of acting credits, with over 65 known credits to his name. Born on January 29, 1968, in Woodside, Queens County, New York, Burns has established himself as a versatile actor and filmmaker with a diverse range of roles in both film and television.

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Known for

Film

Finnegan's Foursome

as Freddy Finnegan
Film

Finnegan's Foursome

2026
Film

Finnegan's Foursome

2026

Amazing Stories

as Bill Kaminski
Film

Richard's Things

1980

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

as Self - Guest

Late Night with Seth Meyers

as Self
Film

Man on a Ledge

as Jack Dougherty
Film

Alex Cross

as Tommy Kane
Film

Friends with Kids

as Kurt

Trapp Family Story

as Uncle Terry

Trapp Family Story

1991

Frequent co-stars

Paul Giamatti 2 shared titles
Cameron Diaz 2 shared titles
Tom Hanks 1 shared title
Tom Sizemore 1 shared title
Barry Pepper 1 shared title
Adam Goldberg 1 shared title
Vin Diesel 1 shared title
Giovanni Ribisi 1 shared title
Jeremy Davies 1 shared title
Matt Damon 1 shared title

Career timeline

Finnegan's FoursomeFinnegan's Foursome · DirectorFinnegan's Foursome · Writer
The Family McMullenThe Family McMullen · DirectorThe Family McMullen · WriterTales from The Ryder Cup
Millers in MarriageMillers in Marriage · DirectorMillers in Marriage · WriterMillers in Marriage · ProducerThe Everything Pot · Executive Producer
A Thousand Little Cuts · Thanks
Bridge and TunnelBridge and Tunnel · WriterBridge and Tunnel · DirectorBridge and Tunnel · Executive ProducerBridge and Tunnel · Creator
Amazing StoriesProfessionals
SeaverSeaver · Executive ProducerBeneath the Blue Suburban SkiesBeneath the Blue Suburban Skies · DirectorBeneath the Blue Suburban Skies · Producer
Summer Days, Summer NightsSummer Days, Summer Nights · DirectorSummer Days, Summer Nights · ProducerSummer Days, Summer Nights · Writer
Blue Gold: American Jeans
Film Hawk
Public MoralsPublic Morals · Creator
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonLate Night with Seth MeyersThe Men in Blazers Show
Mob City
Man on a LedgeAlex CrossFriends with KidsKingdom ComeThe Fitzgerald Family Christmas
Vietnam in HDNewlywedsNewlyweds · WriterNewlyweds · DirectorNewlyweds · Producer
Top GearNo Woman, No CryNice Guy JohnnyNice Guy Johnny · DirectorNice Guy Johnny · Writer
Echelon Conspiracy
27 DressesOne Missed CallThe Greatest Tunnel Ever Built
Purple VioletsPurple Violets · DirectorPurple Violets · WriterPurple Violets · Producer
The HolidayThe GroomsmenThe Groomsmen · DirectorThe Groomsmen · ProducerThe Groomsmen · Screenplay
A Sound of ThunderThe River King
EntourageFlight of the Phoenix · ScreenplayLooking for KittyLooking for Kitty · WriterLooking for Kitty · Director
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Confidence
Life or Something Like ItLethargyNew York at the MoviesAsh WednesdayAsh Wednesday · Director
15 MinutesThe Best Damn Sports Show PeriodLovely Day · DirectorLovely Day · ProducerSidewalks of New York
Into the Breach: Saving Private Ryan
Will & GraceSaving Private RyanNo Looking BackNo Looking Back · DirectorNo Looking Back · Screenplay
The Daily ShowShe's the OneShe's the One · ScreenplayShe's the One · ProducerShe's the One · Director
The Brothers McMullenThe Brothers McMullen · DirectorThe Brothers McMullen · ScreenplayThe Brothers McMullen · ProducerAt Sundance
Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Full filmography

  • Finnegan's Foursome (2026) as Freddy Finnegan
  • Finnegan's Foursome (2026) Director
  • Finnegan's Foursome (2026) Writer
  • The Family McMullen (2025) as Barry McMullen
  • The Family McMullen (2025) Director
  • The Family McMullen (2025) Writer
  • Tales from The Ryder Cup (2025) as Narrator (voice)
  • Millers in Marriage (2024) as Andy
  • Millers in Marriage (2024) Director
  • Millers in Marriage (2024) Writer
  • Millers in Marriage (2024) Producer
  • The Everything Pot (2024) Executive Producer
  • A Thousand Little Cuts (2022) Thanks
  • Bridge and Tunnel (2021) as Artie
  • Bridge and Tunnel (2021) Writer
  • Bridge and Tunnel (2021) Director
  • Bridge and Tunnel (2021) Executive Producer
  • Bridge and Tunnel (2021) Creator
  • The Eisen Hour (2021) as Self - Guest
  • Amazing Stories (2020) as Bill Kaminski
  • Professionals (2020)
  • Seaver (2019) as Narrator (voice)
  • Seaver (2019) Executive Producer
  • Beneath the Blue Suburban Skies (2019) as Jim
  • Beneath the Blue Suburban Skies (2019) Director
  • Beneath the Blue Suburban Skies (2019) Producer
  • Beneath the Blue Suburban Skies (2019) Screenplay
  • Beneath the Blue Suburban Skies (2019) Editor
  • Summer Days, Summer Nights (2018) as Jack Flynn
  • Summer Days, Summer Nights (2018) Director
  • Summer Days, Summer Nights (2018) Producer
  • Summer Days, Summer Nights (2018) Writer
  • Blue Gold: American Jeans (2017) as Self - Narrator (voice)
  • Film Hawk (2016) as Self
  • Public Morals (2015) as Terry Muldoon
  • Public Morals (2015) Creator
  • The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self - Guest
  • Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self
  • The Men in Blazers Show (2014) as Self
  • Mob City (2013) as Ben "Bugsy" Siegel
  • Man on a Ledge (2012) as Jack Dougherty
  • Alex Cross (2012) as Tommy Kane
  • Friends with Kids (2012) as Kurt
  • Kingdom Come (2012) as Self
  • The Fitzgerald Family Christmas (2012) as Gerry Fitzgerald
  • The Fitzgerald Family Christmas (2012) Director
  • The Fitzgerald Family Christmas (2012) Writer
  • The Fitzgerald Family Christmas (2012) Producer
  • Vietnam in HD (2011) as Joe Galloway
  • Newlyweds (2011) as Buzzy
  • Newlyweds (2011) Writer
  • Newlyweds (2011) Director
  • Newlyweds (2011) Producer
  • Top Gear (2010)
  • No Woman, No Cry (2010)
  • Nice Guy Johnny (2010) as Uncle Terry
  • Nice Guy Johnny (2010) Director
  • Nice Guy Johnny (2010) Writer
  • Nice Guy Johnny (2010) Producer
  • Echelon Conspiracy (2009) as John Reed
  • 27 Dresses (2008) as George
  • One Missed Call (2008) as Jack Andrews
  • The Greatest Tunnel Ever Built (2008) as Narrator
  • Purple Violets (2007) as Michael Murphy
  • Purple Violets (2007) Director
  • Purple Violets (2007) Writer
  • Purple Violets (2007) Producer
  • The Holiday (2006) as Ethan
  • The Groomsmen (2006) as Paulie
  • The Groomsmen (2006) Director
  • The Groomsmen (2006) Producer
  • The Groomsmen (2006) Screenplay
  • Edge of Outside (2006) as Self
  • A Sound of Thunder (2005) as Travis Ryer
  • The River King (2005) as Abel Grey
  • Entourage (2004) as Edward Burns
  • Flight of the Phoenix (2004) Screenplay
  • Looking for Kitty (2004) as Jack Stanton
  • Looking for Kitty (2004) Writer
  • Looking for Kitty (2004) Director
  • Looking for Kitty (2004) Producer
  • Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
  • Confidence (2003) as Jake Vig
  • Life or Something Like It (2002) as Pete
  • Lethargy (2002) as Store Clerk
  • New York at the Movies (2002) as Self
  • Ash Wednesday (2002) as Francis Sullivan
  • Ash Wednesday (2002) Director
  • Ash Wednesday (2002) Writer
  • Ash Wednesday (2002) Producer
  • 15 Minutes (2001) as Jordy Warsaw
  • The Best Damn Sports Show Period (2001)
  • Lovely Day (2001) Director
  • Lovely Day (2001) Producer
  • Sidewalks of New York (2001) as Tommy
  • Sidewalks of New York (2001) Director
  • Sidewalks of New York (2001) Writer
  • Sidewalks of New York (2001) Producer
  • The Concert for New York City (2001) Director
  • The Concert for New York City (2001) Producer
  • The Fighting Fitzgeralds (2001) Creator
  • Into the Breach: Saving Private Ryan (1999) as Self
  • Will & Grace (1998) as Nick
  • Saving Private Ryan (1998) as Private Reiben
  • No Looking Back (1998) as Charlie
  • No Looking Back (1998) Director
  • No Looking Back (1998) Screenplay
  • No Looking Back (1998) Producer
  • The Daily Show (1996) as Self
  • She's the One (1996) as Mickey Fitzpatrick
  • She's the One (1996) Screenplay
  • She's the One (1996) Producer
  • She's the One (1996) Director
  • The Brothers McMullen (1995) as Barry / Finbar McMullen
  • The Brothers McMullen (1995) Director
  • The Brothers McMullen (1995) Screenplay
  • The Brothers McMullen (1995) Producer
  • At Sundance (1995) as Self
  • Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
  • The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)