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Edward Burns was born on January 28th 1968 in Woodside, Queens New York. The second of three children of Irish-Catholic immigrants. His father Edward J. Burns was a police sergeant and active spokesperson for the New York Police Dept. His mother, Molly, worked for the Federal Aviation Administration at Kennedy Airport... See full bio »

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Edward Fitzgerald Burns
in Woodside, Queens County, New York, USA
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2012 I, Alex Cross (post-production)
Tommy Kane
 
2012 40 (TV movie) (completed)
 
2012 Man on a Ledge
Jack Dougherty
 
2011 Newlyweds
Buzzy
 
2011 Friends with Kids
Kurt
 
2010 Nice Guy Johnny
Uncle Terry
 
2006-2009 Entourage (TV series)
Edward Burns / Ed Burns
– Running on E (2009) … Edward Burns
– The Return of the King (2007) … Edward Burns
– What About Bob? (2006) … Edward Burns (as Ed Burns)
– The Release (2006) … Ed Burns (as Ed Burns)
 
2009 The Lynch Pin (TV series)
Dan Lynch
 
2009 Echelon Conspiracy
John Reed
 
2008 27 Dresses
George
 
2008 One Missed Call
Det. Jack Andrews
 
2007 Purple Violets
Michael Murphy
 
2006 The Holiday
Ethan
 
2006 The Groomsmen
Paulie
 
2005 The River King
Abel Grey
 
2005 A Sound of Thunder
Travis Ryer
 
2005 Will & Grace (TV series)
Nick
– The Fabulous Baker Boy (2005) … Nick
– The Birds and the Bees (2005) … Nick
– Dance Cards & Greeting Cards (2005) … Nick
 
2004 The Breakup Artist
Edward Burns
 
2004 Looking for Kitty
Jack Stanton
 
2003 Confidence
Jake Vig
 
2002 Ash Wednesday
Francis Sullivan
 
2002 Life or Something Like It
Pete (as Ed Burns)
 
2002 Lethargy (short)
Store Clerk
 
2001 Sidewalks of New York
Tommy
 
2001 15 Minutes
Fire Marshal Jordy Warsaw
 
1998 Saving Private Ryan
Pvt. Richard Reiben
 
1998 No Looking Back
Charlie
 
1996 She's the One
Mickey Fitzpatrick
 
1995 The Brothers McMullen
Barry/Finbar McMullen
 
Show ShowWriter (13 titles)
2011 Newlyweds
 
2010 Nice Guy Johnny (written by)
 
2009 The Lynch Pin (TV series) (2009)
 
2007 Purple Violets (written by)
 
2006 The Groomsmen (written by)
 
2004 Flight of the Phoenix (screenplay)
 
2004 Looking for Kitty (written by)
 
2002 Ash Wednesday (written by)
 
2001 Sidewalks of New York (written by)
 
2001 The Fighting Fitzgeralds (TV series)
– Pilot (2001) (creator)
 
1998 No Looking Back (written by)
 
1996 She's the One (written by)
 
1995 The Brothers McMullen
 
Show ShowDirector (12 titles)
2011 Newlyweds
 
2010 Nice Guy Johnny
 
2009 The Lynch Pin (TV series) (2009)
 
2007 Purple Violets
 
2006 The Groomsmen
 
2004 Looking for Kitty
 
2002 Ash Wednesday
 
2001 The Concert for New York City (TV special documentary) (segment "Lovely Day")
 
2001 Sidewalks of New York
 
1998 No Looking Back
 
1996 She's the One
 
1995 The Brothers McMullen
 
Show ShowProducer (12 titles)
2011 Newlyweds (producer)
 
2010 Nice Guy Johnny (producer)
 
2009 The Lynch Pin (TV series) (producer - 2009)
 
2007 Purple Violets (producer)
 
2006 The Groomsmen (producer)
 
2004 Looking for Kitty (producer)
 
2002 Ash Wednesday (producer)
 
2001 Sidewalks of New York (producer)
 
2001 The Fighting Fitzgeralds (TV series) (executive producer)
 
1998 No Looking Back (producer)
 
1996 She's the One (producer)
 
1995 The Brothers McMullen (producer)
 
Show ShowMiscellaneous Crew (2 titles)
1996 She's the One (executive advisor)
 
1981 Entertainment Tonight (TV series) (production assistant)
 
Show ShowThanks (2 titles)
2011 Dream Job (short) (special thanks)
 
2009 Streetballers (special thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (29 titles)
2011 Kingdom Come (documentary) (post-production)
Himself
 
2010 Blue Gold: American Jeans (documentary) (post-production)
Narrator
 
2010-2012 Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 4 January 2012 (2012) … Himself
– Episode #1.236 (2010) … Himself
 
2011 Vietnam in HD (TV series documentary)
Joe Galloway
 
2010 AMC News Special: The Stories of Tribeca (TV movie)
Himself
 
2008 The Greatest Tunnel Ever Built (TV documentary)
Narrator
 
2008 AFI's 10 Top 10: America's 10 Greatest Films in 10 Classic Genres (TV movie)
Himself (as Ed Burns)
 
2007-2008 Entertainment Tonight (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 17 January 2008 (2008) … Himself
– Episode dated 9 January 2008 (2008) … Himself
– Episode dated 31 December 2007 (2007) … Himself
 
2008 Live! with Kelly (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 9 January 2008 (2008) … Himself
 
2007 The Knights of Prosperity (TV series)
Himself
– Operation: Romanocorp (2007) … Himself (as Ed Burns)
 
1996-2006 The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (TV series)
Himself
– Ed Burns (2006) … Himself (as Ed Burns)
– Episode dated 26 November 2001 (2001) … Himself (as Ed Burns)
– Episode dated 6 March 2001 (2001) … Himself (as Ed Burns)
– Episode dated 19 August 1996 (1996) … Himself
 
2006 Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #4.281 (2006) … Himself
 
2006 Edge of Outside (documentary)
Himself (as Ed Burns)
 
2004 Making 'Saving Private Ryan' (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2004 'Saving Private Ryan': Miller and His Platoon (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2004 'Saving Private Ryan': Boot Camp (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2004 'Saving Private Ryan': Re-Creating Omaha Beach (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2003 The Caroline Rhea Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 24 April 2003 (2003) … Himself
 
2003 Charlie Rose (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 22 April 2003 (2003) … Himself - Guest
 
2001-2003 Anatomy of a Scene (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Confidence (2003) … Himself
– Sidewalks of New York (2001) … Himself
 
2002 Festival Pass with Chris Gore (TV series documentary)
Himself
 
2002 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 2 May 2002 (2002) … Himself
 
2002 New York at the Movies (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2001 Live Lunch (TV series)
Himself - Interviewee
– Episode dated 30 March 2001 (2001) … Himself - Interviewee
 
1998 Nyhetsmorgon (TV series)
Himself
– Om filmen 'Rädda menige Ryan' (1998) … Himself
 
1998 HBO First Look (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Into the Breach: 'Saving Private Ryan' (1998) … Himself
 
1998 Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 25 July 1998 (1998) … Himself
– Episode dated 2 April 1998 (1998) … Himself
 
1998 The Rosie O'Donnell Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 21 July 1998 (1998) … Himself
– Episode dated 2 April 1998 (1998) … Himself
 
1998 Into the Breach: 'Saving Private Ryan' (video documentary short)
Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (1 title)
2008 Cinema 3 (TV series)
 

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Alternate Names:

Ed Burns

Height:

6' 1" (1.85 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

(On his fourth writing/directing effort, the Sidewalks of New York): "I hope people watch this movie and still see New York as the greatest city in the world. I certainly do". See more »

Trivia:

Was reportedly offered several studio scripts to direct before deciding to continue his independent film career with Nice Guy Johnny. See more »

Trademark:

He always includes references to Long Island, New York See more »

Nickname:

Eddie See more »

Star Sign:

Aquarius