Bill Burr Net Worth

William Frederick Burr is an American stand-up comedian, actor, podcaster, and filmmaker from Canton, Massachusetts. The stand-up comedian, who is best known for their work in F Is For Family, Grand Theft Auto IV, Date Night, and Breaking Bad, was born on June 10, 1968 to parents Linda Ann and Robert Edmund Burr. In their early life, Bill Burr, who is of German and Irish descent, gained a bachelor’s degree in radio from Boston’s Emerson College.

Known as the “comedian’s comedian,” Bill Burr’s estimated net worth is at $12 million. Yearly, Burr makes around $1.5 million.

Getting Their Start In Comedy

Bill Burr began their comedy career at the age of 23. The American stand-up comedian, who was inspired by comedians like Bill Hicks and George Carlin, quickly became known for his satirical humor and observational comedy. After a couple of years doing comedy in Boston, Bill Burr moved to New York City.

Diving Into The TV World

In 1996, Bill Burr made their television debut as Ryan Callahan in the ABC sitcom Townies. Starring Molly Ringwald, Jenna Elfman, and Lauren Graham, the sitcom was canceled after 10 episodes aired with five remaining episodes left unaired.

Having their debut TV show get canceled didn’t stop Bill Burr from continuing with their acting career. After minor roles on Two Guys And A Girl and Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Burr gained a recurring stint in Chapelle Show on Comedy Central.

Breaking Bad

In 2011, Bill Burr gained one of his most noticeable TV roles to date as Patrick Kuby in the fourth and fifth seasons of the hit AMC series Breaking Bad. In the show, Kuby is one of Saul Goodman’s hired associates. Bill Burr was slated to appear in Better Call Saul, but the death of someone close to Bill Burr caused them to skip out on the show. 

Headed To The Big Screen

Bill Burr made his film debut as a doorman in 2001’s Perfect Fit. Following some more minor film stints, Bill Burr took part in the 2010 romantic comedy movie Date Night, which co-starred Tina Fey and Steve Carell. In the film, which earned $152.3 million at the box office, Burr portrayed Detective Walsh.

In the 2013 film Stand Up Guys, Bill Burr got to work with iconic actors Al Pacino and Christopher Walken. That same year, Bill Burr appeared in the comedy The Heat, which earned over $229.9 million at the box office. In 2015, Bill Burr starred in Daddy’s Home, which made enough money to garner a 2017 sequel titled Daddy’s Home 2. In 2020, Burr gained his most beloved film role as firefighter Ray Bishop in The King of Staten Island.

Not All Jokes

While Bill Burr is known for his comedic side, the comedian/actor has taken some serious acting gigs. In 2014, Bill Burr starred in the drama film Black or White alongside Kevin Costner and Octavia Spencer. In 2018, Burr portrays Miami Herald staff member Pete Murphy in the political drama The Front Runner. In 2021, they starred in the Netflix crime thriller The Guilty, which also starred Jake Gyllenhaal and Christina Vidal.

The Mandalorian

In 2019, Burr joined the Star Wars universe as mercenary Migs Mayfield in Disney+’s The Mandalorian. For longtime fans of Burr, seeing the comedian on the show was a shock. In the past, Burr has made fun of Star Wars during his stand-up routines.

Getting Burr on The Mandalorian was a challenging task at first. The Mandalorian showrunner Jon Favreau suggested that Burr took the role to get their fans a chuckle. Since Burr has a tremendous amount of respect for Favreau’s past work, they took the gig.

F Is For Family

In 2014, Burr announced the animated show F Is For Family, which appeared on Netflix. Aside from creating and writing the series, Burr lent their voice to the lead character Frank Murphy. Debuting in 2015, F Is For Family was a hit for the streaming service. The animated show lasted five seasons; the final season aired in 2021.

Monday Morning Podcast

Since 2007, Bill Burr has been hosting the Monday Morning Podcast. The weekly one-hour podcast finds Burr discussing his past experiences alongside discussions of what’s happening in the world today. Burr has also appeared on podcasts such as The Joe Rogan Experience, and You Made It Weird with Pete Holmes.

All Things Comedy

In 2012, Bill Burr co-founded All Things Comedy Network with fellow comedian Al Madrigal. The podcast network features many other comedians’ podcasts, including the Bill Bert Podcast. 

Standup Specials

In their career, Bill Burr has had multiple comedy specials. In 2008, Bill Burr unveiled Why Do I Do This?, which was followed by the Comedy Central special Let it Go. 

In 2012, Bill Burr signed a deal with Netflix for exclusive comedy specials. Bill Burr has unveiled five comedy specials through the streaming service, including 2019’s Paper Tiger. Burr has also released multiple albums of their standup specials as well.

Sold Out Shows

At the height of their stand-up comedy career, Bill Burr sold out several venues. Bill Burr has sold out shows at Madison Square Garden, Royal Albert Hall, the Wilbur Theatre, and Los Angeles Forum.

Burr holds the record for most consecutive sold-out shows at the Wilbur Theatre with 19 gigs in a row.

Accolades For Burr

During his massive career, Bill Burr has accumulated significant recognition for his rage-fueled humor. Paper Tiger landed Bill Burr their first-ever Grammy nomination for Best Comedy Album in 2019.

Bill Burr’s appearance in The King of Staten Island gained Best Supporting Actor nominations at the Hollywood Critics Association Midseason Awards, Indiana Film Journalists Association Awards, and the Music City Film Critics’ Association Awards.

Their performance in The Mandalorian gained Bill Burr Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series nominations at the OFTA Television Awards and International Online Cinema Awards.

Bill Burr’s portrayal of Rick in Immoral Compass landed the comedian their first Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Actor in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series.

Burr’s Personal Life

Bill Burr met director Nia Renee Hill while they both attended Emerson College. In 2013, the couple tied the knot in a private ceremony. The couple currently has two children: Lola Burr and a son. Director Nia Hill is often a guest on Burr’s weekly podcast.

Aside from comedy, Burr is also a licensed helicopter pilot and a drummer.

What’s Next For Burr?

Bill Burr’s next film is Old Dads, which marks his directorial debut. Burr will also take their stand-up comedy on the road like any other comedian in cities such as San Francisco. Burr writes constantly, so fans can expect to hear some exciting new material from the stand-up comedian, actor, podcaster, and filmmaker. You can expect the Bill Burr net worth and Bill Burr’s salary to increase as they continue to make people laugh worldwide.

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