Bill Burr is a famous American stand-up artist, actor, and writer. He entered the comedy scene in 1992 and has been active since then.
Although he started his career as a stand-up comedy artist, he is more famous as an actor. This happened after he got cast in one of the biggest TV shows, Breaking Bad. He also appeared in the series, The Mandalorian.
For those curious to know, Bill Burr’s current net worth is estimated at $14 million. To know more about the actor, you should read through this post.
Family and Early Life
Bill Burr’s full name is William Frederic Burr. He was born on June 10, 1968, in Canton, Massachusetts. His father, Robert Edmund Burr is a dentist and his mother, Linda Ann is a nurse.
Burr was interested in show business from a young age. This eventually led him to get a degree in radio.
Personal Life
Bill Burr is a married man. His wife Nia Hill is a writer, producer, and director. The two tied the knot in 2013, and have been together since then. The couple welcomed their first child in 2017.
In his leisure time, Burr likes to play the drums. Some of you might not know but he is also a licensed helicopter pilot. He discussed his interests in cigars and heavy metal music with Jerry Seinfeld on his Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee episode.
Education Background
Bill Burr completed his high school graduation in 1987. After that, he enrolled at Emerson College in Boston, where he acquired a degree in a radiogram.
Before becoming a stand-up comedy artist, he worked in multiple warehouses.
Career
Bill Burr started his professional career in show business in 1992, after moving to New York. He has been recording a weekly podcast, “Bill Burr’s Monday Morning Podcast” since 2007. You can find this podcast on the All Things Comedy Network and Burr’s official website.
Burr is also famous for appearing as a guest on comedy shows and radio shows.
He recorded his first hour-long special in San Francisco. It was aired on Comedy Central in 2010.
Outside stand-up comedy, Burr is also into acting. He appeared as Detective Walsh in the movie Date Night. He played the role of Patrick Kuby in the fourth and fifth seasons of the popular show Breaking Bad. Other series he appeared in are The Mandalorian, Passionada, Walk of Shame, Black and White, Twisted Fortune, and Zombeavers.
He released his fifth special, Walk Your Way Out on Netflix on 31st January 2017.
Earnings and Net Worth
Bill Burr’s professional career started as a stand-up comedy artist. He performed at numerous shows, hosted podcasts, and appeared as a guest on radio shows. This is what helped him build his fortune.
After getting into acting, he started earning well from the roles he played. He gained a lot of fame after appearing in Breaking Bad.
As per reports, Bill Burr’s current net worth is around $14 million. His wealth has been increasing steadily over the years.