Bo Burnham

Bo Burnham
Burnham in April 2018
Born
Robert Pickering Burnham

(1990-08-21) August 21, 1990 (age 36)
Hamilton, Massachusetts, U.S.
Occupations
  • Stand-up comedian
  • musician
  • actor
  • singer
  • rapper
  • YouTuber
  • director
  • poet
Years active2006–present
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • piano
  • keyboards
  • guitar
  • oboe
LabelsComedy Central

Robert Pickering Burnham (born August 21, 1990) is an American stand-up comedian, musician, actor, singer, rapper, director, YouTuber and poet.

Burnham signed a four-year record deal with Comedy Central Records and released his debut EP, Bo Fo Sho, in 2008. His first full-length album, Bo Burnham, was released the following year.

Burnham co-created and starred in the MTV television series Zach Stone Is Gonna Be Famous and released his first book of poetry, Egghead: Or, You Can't Survive on Ideas Alone, in 2013. His first feature movie as writer and director, Eighth Grade, was released in July 2018 to strong positive reviews.

References

  1. ↑ Connelly, Brendon (June 11, 2009). "Bo Burnham and Judd Apatow's Anti-High School Musical Wants Your Assistance". /Film. Archived from the original on January 12, 2010. Retrieved June 16, 2009.
  2. ↑ Graham, Adam (October 28, 2010). "YouTube star Bo Burnham mixes raps, laughs". The Detroit News. Archived from the original on October 29, 2010. Retrieved October 28, 2010.
  3. ↑ "Comedy Central Stand-Up Showdown Results, 2011". comedians.jokes.com. Archived from the original on January 31, 2011. Retrieved February 2, 2011.
  4. ↑ "Egghead by Bo Burnham – review". The Guardian. Guardian Media Group. July 30, 2014. Archived from the original on July 31, 2014. Retrieved November 24, 2014.

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