Bo Burnham Quick Info | |
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Height | 6 ft 5 in |
Weight | 86 kg |
Date of Birth | August 21, 1990 |
Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Girlfriend | Lorene Scafaria |
Bo Burnham is a talented American comedian, musician, actor, filmmaker, and poet. He is known for his comedic performances and videos on his YouTube channel earning more than 300 million views. He released his first book of poetry, Egghead: Or, You Can’t Survive on Ideas Alone, in 2013. Bo also released a film based on anxiety titled Eighth Grade which received widespread critical acclaim and accolades, including the Writers Guild of America Award for “Best Original Screenplay” and the Directors Guild of America Award for “Outstanding Directing – First-Time Feature Film”. He has a huge social media fan base with more than 1 million followers on Instagram and more than 2 million followers on Twitter.
Born Name
Robert Pickering Burnham
Nick Name
Bo, The Tie-Dye Shirt Kid

Sun Sign
Leo
Born Place
Hamilton, Massachusetts, United States
Residence
Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality
Education
Bo Burnham attended St. John’s Preparatory School in Danvers, Massachusetts and graduated in 2008. While in school, he was active in theater and campus ministry program.
Thereafter, with the intention to study experimental theatre, he enrolled in New York University‘s Tisch School of the Arts. However, he deferred his admission so he could continue his interest in comedic performances and go on tours.
Occupation
Comedian, Musician, Actor, Filmmaker, Poet
Family
- Father – Scott Burnham (Construction Company Owner)
- Mother – Patricia Burnham (Hospice Nurse)
- Siblings – Samm Burnham (Older Sister), Pete Burnham (Older Brother)
- Others – Peter Jonathan Burnham (Paternal Grandfather), Gail Alice Tipert (Paternal Grandmother)
Manager
Bo Burnham is managed by United Talent Agency, Talent Agency, Beverly Hills, California, United States.
Genre
Comedy, Satire
Instruments
Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Synthesizer
Labels
Comedy Central Records
Build
Slim
Height
6 ft 5 in or 195.5 cm
Weight
86 kg or 189.5 lbs

Girlfriend / Spouse
Bo Burnham has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
White
He has English, Irish, and German ancestry.
Hair Color
Light Brown
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Tall figure
- Dimpled smile
- Long chin area

Best Known For
- His comedic performances and videos on his YouTube channel which has garnered more than 300 million views since the upload of the first video in March 2006
- His live comedic shows at selected venues and stand-up comedy special performances on Comedy Central and Netflix. As a popular comedian, Bo has earned more than 1 million followers on Instagram, more than 1 million followers on Facebook, and more than 2 million followers on Twitter.
First Album
On March 10, 2009, he released a self-titled Bo Burnham comedy album with Comedy Central Records.
First Film
In 2009, he made his theatrical film debut in the comedy-drama film Funny People as Yo Teach Cast Member.
First TV Show
In 2008, he made his first TV show appearance on the comedy musical talk show Last Call with Carson Daly.
In 2016, he debuted as a voice actor by providing a voice for the character Andy Bangs / Additional Voices on the animated adventure comedy film We Bare Bears.
Bo Burnham Favorite Things
- Five Films – One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest (1975), George Washington (2000), A Woman Under The Influence (1974), Raw (2016), Fat Girl (2001)
Source – Rotten Tomatoes

Bo Burnham Facts
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