Bill Burr's biography: wife and kids, tour, podcast, appearing in Breaking Bad

Bill Burr's biography: wife and kids, tour, podcast, appearing in Breaking Bad

Bill Burr is a stand-up comedian, actor, screenwriter, filmmaker, and podcaster. He has acted in over 20 films, released around seven Netflix comedy specials, and does over 300 shows annually. On top of this, Bill has performed on Chappelle's Show and many other high-profile comedy shows. Read more about Bill Burr's career, family, and how he landed roles in the Breaking Bad and The Mandalorian series.

Bill Burr's biography
Comedian Bill Burr performs during his appearance at The Ice House Comedy Club on December 27, 2018 in Pasadena, California. Photo: Michael S. Schwartz (modified by author)
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Comedian Bill Bur has worked in the American entertainment industry since 1992, yet his career is still soaring higher. His ability to crack jokes from diverse topics, including politics and trending showbiz trends, makes him stand out from most comedians. Moreover, his style allows him to anticipate and toy with the crowd's reaction. For these reasons, Burr has earned praise as "the undisputed heavyweight champ of rage-fueled humor."

Profile summary

Full nameWilliam Frederick Burr
GenderMale
Famous asBill Burr
Date of birthJune 10, 1968
Zodiac signGemini
Age55 years (as of 2023)
Place of birthCanton, Massachusetts, USA
Current residenceLos Angeles, California, USA
Height5 feet 10 inches (178 cm)
EthnicityWhite
Ancestry German-Irish
MotherLinda Anne Wigent
FatherRobert Edmund Burr
SiblingRobert Burr
SexualityStraight
Marital statusMarried
SpouseNia Renee Hill
Children2
Alma materEmerson College in Boston
QualificationBachelor's degree in radio
ProfessionComedian, actor, filmmaker, screenwriter, and podcaster
Net worth$14 million
Instagram@wilfredburr
X (Twitter)@billburr
Facebook@billburrofficial
YouTube@MondayMorningPodcast

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Who is Bill Burr?

William Frederick Burr is an American stand-up comedian, screenwriter, actor, filmmaker, and podcaster.

How old is Bill Burr now?

The American comedian is 55 years old as of 2023. Bill was born on June 10, 1968, in Canton, Massachusetts, USA.

What is Bill Burr's ethnicity?

He is an American national of the White ethnicity and German-Irish descent.

Who are Bill Burr's parents?

He is the some of Linda Anne Wigent (mum) and Robert Edmund Burr (dad). Bill Burr's mother was a nurse, while his father was a dentist.

Is Bill Burr an only child?

The comedian has a brother named Robert Burr.

Bill Burr's biography
Bill Burr attends the Netflix Comedy Panel For Your Consideration Event at Netflix FYSee Space on May 23, 2017 in Beverly Hills, California. Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez
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Educational background

Bill graduated from high school in 1987 and obtained a bachelor's degree in radio from Emerson College in Boston in 1993. One of his college professors was the American novelist/writer David Foster Wallace.

Career history

Bill worked in warehouses before he began doing comedy. He was 23 when he did his first stand-up comedy on March 2, 1992. Burr moved to New York City in 1994 to pursue his dream career and relocated to Los Angeles eight months later. He worked on several film and television projects in LA, then returned to New York City in 1999 to refocus on stand-up comedy.

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How many specials does Bill Burr have?

The American comedian has released thirteen comedy specials from 2003 to 2022, seven of which are Netflix specials.

What are Bill Burr's specials?

Bill has released numerous stand-up comedy specials, including You People Are All the Same (2012) and Live at Red Rocks (2022). Below is a list of Bill Burr's comedy albums and specials.

YearComedy albums and specials
2003Comedy Central Presents (Stand-up half hour)
2003Emotionally Unavailable (CD release)
2005One Night Stand (Stand-up half hour)
2008Why Do I Do This? (Image Entertainment)
2010Let It Go (Netflix special)
2012You People Are All the Same (Netflix special)
2014I'm Sorry You Feel That Way (Netflix special)
2014Live At Andrew's House (Limited vinyl release)
2017Walk Your Way Out (Netflix special)
2019Paper Tiger (Netflix special)
2021Live From Madison Square Garden (Vinyl release)
2022Live at Red Rocks (Netflix special)
2022Friends Who Kill (Netflix special)

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What TV shows has Bill Burr been in?

The comedian has performed in numerous shows such as Showtime at the Apollo in 2000, Comedy Central Presents in 2003, Just for Laughs in 2004, One Night Stand in 2005, and Live at Gotham in 2006. Below is a list of TV shows and series he has appeared in:

YearTV shows and series
1996Townies
1998Two Guys
2000Showtime at the Apollo
2002 Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2003I Love the '80s Strikes Back
2003Comedy Central Presents
2004Shorties Watchin' Shorties
2004Chappelle's Show
2004Just for Laughs
2005Weekends at the D.L.
2005One Night Stand
2006Live at Gotham
2006Jamie Foxx Presents Laffapalooza
2008Down and Dirty with Jim Norton
2010Just for Laughs
2011Dave's Old P*orn
2011-2013Breaking Bad
2012Funny as Hell
2013New Girl
2013Inside Joke at Moontower
2014Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee
2014Maron

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YearTV shows and series
2014Wicked Bites
2014-2015Kroll Show
2015The Art of...
2015The Jim Gaffigan Show
2015-2021F Is for Family
2016The Simpsons
2016New Girl
2018Jay Leno's Garage
2018Crashing
2019 The Chef Show
2019-2020 The Mandalorian
2020Jay Leno's Garage
2020Saturday Night Live
2020Puppy Dog Pals
2020The Comedy Store
202130 for 30
2021Reservation Dogs
2021Immoral Compass
2022Puppy Dog Pals
2022 George Carlin's American Dream
2023Barry
2023Outer Banks

Why was Bill Burr in Breaking Bad?

After being a fan of Breaking Bad's first season, Burr met the show's production staff, who then considered for roles in the fourth season.

What episode does Bill Burr show up in Breaking Bad?

Bill was featured in Open House, the third episode of Breaking Bad season 4. The episode aired on July 31, 2011. He ended up being on the show from 2011 to 2013.

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What role did Bill Burr have in Breaking Bad?

Comedian Burr played the role of Patrick Kuby, which many considered the funniest recurring character in Breaking Bad.

Is Bill on F is for Family based on Bill Burr?

F is for Family (2015-2021) is a raunchy animated comedy series inspired by the life of stand-up comic Bill Burr, who is also its co-creator and executive producer. Burr voices the Frank Murphy character, a short-tempered veteran living in the suburbs with his wife, Sue, and their four children.

When was Bill Burr in Mandalorian?

Bill Burr acted in The Mandalorian seasons 1 and 2 (2019-2020) as Mayfeld — a mercenary and former imperial sharpshooter.

Why did Bill Burr do Mandalorian?

The Mandalorian TV series' creator, Jon Favreau, believed that casting Burr would increase viewership since the comedian's comments on Star Wars gained great attention on social media.

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What movies is Bill Burr in?

The comedian has been featured in numerous movies, including the Perfect Fit (2000) as Doorman and Leo (2023) as Squirtle. Below is a list of films Bill Burr has acted in from 2000 to October 19, 2023:

YearMovie and role
2000Perfect Fit as Doorman
2002Passionada as Blackjack Player
2006Thirteen or Bust as Himself
2010Date Night as Detective Walsh
2011Give It Up for Greg Giraldo as Himself
2011Cheat as Billy
2012Stand Up Guys as Larry
2013The Heat as Mark Mullins
2014Black or White as Rick Reynolds
2014Walk of Shame as Officer Walter
2014Zombeavers as Joseph
2015Daddy's Home as Jerry
2017Daddy's Home 2 as Jerry
2017Gilbert as Himself
2018The Front Runner as Pete Murphy
2020The Opening Act as Barry
2020The King of Staten Island as Ray Bishop
2021The Guilty as Nightclub Caller (voice)
2021Back Home Again as Officer Quill (voice)
2022Dog as Officer O'Shaughnessy
2023Leo as Squirtle (voice)
2023Old Dads as Jack (also director and co-writer)

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Bill Burr's video games

The comedian used his voice for the Jason Michaels character in the Grand Theft Auto IV (2008) and Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned (2009) video games.

Bill Burr's podcasts

He has been running his weekly Bill's Monday Morning Podcast since 2007. On top of that, the comedian appeared on Your Mom's House podcast as a guest in 2010 and 2021. The podcast is hosted by married comedians Tom Segura and Christina Pazsitzky.

Awards and nominations

Bill Burr's Paper Tiger (2019) Netflix special earned him a Best Comedy Album award nomination at the 2021 Grammy Awards. Also, he got the Outstanding Actor in a Short Form Series nomination during the 2022 Primetime Emmy Awards for acting in Immoral Compass (2021).

Bill Burr's wife
Burr and his wife, Nia Renee Hill, take pictures together. Photo: @niasalterego (modified by author)
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When is Bill Burr's tour happening?

The comedian posts tour dates and venues on his official website, where you can buy tickets.

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How long are Bill Burr's shows?

Bill Burr typically performs from one to two hours at a live show.

Bill Burr's wife and kids

Bill married American actress/film producer Nia Renee Hill in September 2013. The actress was born on June 2, 1969, in Los Angeles, California.

Renee participated in school drama while attending Greenville County High School. She joined Emerson College in Boston to pursue a bachelor's degree in Arts and a short course in fashion styling. Career-wise, she is famously known for her roles in Lila, Long Distance (2011), Crashing (2017), and Did You Look for Work This Week? (2012).

How did Bill Burr meet Nia Renee Hill?

Nia Renee worked in the talent department on the first season of Chappelle's Show in 2003, and Burr appeared on the show in 2004. However, they did not officially meet until a year later when Burr was a guest perform comedy performer on Tough Crowd With Colin Quin. Their friendship grew, and after ten years of dating, they tied the note in 2013.

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How many children does Bill Burr have?

Burr has two children with his wife, Nia Renee Hill. Their daughter, Lola, was born on January 20, 2017, while their son was born in June 2020.

Where does Bill Burr live?

The comedian resides with his wife and two kids in Los Angeles, USA.

Bill Burr's wife
Burr stands next to his wife, Nia Renee Hill. Photo: @niasalterego (modified by author)
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What is Bill Burr's net worth?

The American comedian is worth $14 million. He makes money through films, comedy tours, TV shows, and specials.

How tall is Bill Burr?

Bill Burr's height is 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m).

Facts about Bill Burr

  • Burr is a licensed helicopter pilot.
  • He supports gun control and pregnancy termination rights.
  • He loves his dog, smokes cigars,
  • Burr listens to heavy metal music.
  • The comedian plays drums.
  • John Bonham and Dave Lombardo are his favorite drummers.
  • He is a big fan of many bands, including Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Iron Maiden, Metallica, Ministry, Pantera, Meshuggah, Gojira, Karnivool, and Slayer.

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Comedian Bill Burr's outstanding performance and hilarious jokes have gained global popularity. He usually does half-an-hour stand-up comedy shows on multiple renowned American TV shows. What is more, Burr has become one of the wealthiest comedians in America just by doing what he loves the most.

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