Bo Burnham, 1990
Writers · August 21, 1990
Bo Burnham
★ HOW OLD IS BO BURNHAM?
Bo Burnham is 35 years old, born August 21, 1990 in United States · Leo.
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About
Bo Burnham turned YouTube comedy songs into a multimedia empire spanning stand-up, film, and streaming specials. Born August 21, 1990, in the US, he started uploading comedic videos in 2006 that went viral and led to albums like Bo Burnham (2009). After stepping back from live performance due to anxiety, he directed Eighth Grade (2018) and returned with Inside (2021), a Netflix special that won three Emmy Awards and a Grammy. As a Leo, he channels dramatic, satirical storytelling across comedy, music, and film.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Bo Burnham blended YouTube virality with artistic ambition to become a multidisciplinary force in comedy and film. Born August 21, 1990, in the US, he created a YouTube channel in 2006 and uploaded comedic songs featuring wordplay and dark subject matter; the videos quickly made him one of the earliest YouTube stars. He released albums Bo fo Sho (2008) and the self-titled Bo Burnham (2009), then pivoted to stand-up comedy specials: Words Words Words (2010), what. (2013), and Make Happy (2016). In 2013, he created and starred in the MTV mockumentary Zach Stone Is Gonna Be Famous and published the poetry collection Egghead: Or, You Can't Survive on Ideas Alone. In 2016, Burnham announced he was stepping away from live performance, later revealing anxiety and panic attacks as the reason. He made his directorial debut with the drama Eighth Grade (2018) and began directing other comedians' specials while co-starring in Promising Young Woman (2020). His fourth special, Inside (2021), created at home during COVID-19 without a crew or audience, earned widespread acclaim, three Emmy Awards, and a Grammy for Best Song Written for Visual Media for "All Eyes on Me". Three songs from Inside charted on Billboard and achieved platinum certification in the US. As a screenwriter and actor, Burnham combines filmmaking, music, sketch, and stand-up with dramatic, satirical, or tragic undertones. His life-path number of 3 aligns with his creative expression across multiple artistic disciplines. As a Leo, his work channels bold, performative energy and theatrical vulnerability.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
In 2006, Burnham created a YouTube channel and uploaded comedic songs he wrote, often featuring wordplay and dark or taboo subject matter. These videos quickly went viral, making him one of the earliest YouTube stars before he transitioned to albums and live stand-up comedy.
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Trivia
- Burnham published a poetry book titled Egghead: Or, You Can't Survive on Ideas Alone in 2013.
- Inside (2021) was created entirely in his home without a crew or audience during the COVID-19 pandemic and won three Emmy Awards.
- At the 64th Grammy Awards, Inside won Best Song Written for Visual Media for "All Eyes on Me," and three songs from the special achieved platinum certification in the US.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Communicator
Expressive and creative. Bo Burnham gravitate to performance, writing, and social platforms where personality compounds the work.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 3 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
- Seol In-ahRat · 1996
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Bo Burnham?
- Bo Burnham is 35 years old (born August 21, 1990).
- When is Bo Burnham's birthday?
- Bo Burnham was born on August 21, 1990.
- What is Bo Burnham's zodiac sign?
- Bo Burnham is a Leo, born August 21, 1990.
- What is Bo Burnham's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Bo Burnham was born in 1990, the year of the Metal Horse.
- Where is Bo Burnham from?
- Bo Burnham is from United States.
- What does Bo Burnham do?
- Bo Burnham is a writer.
- Is Bo Burnham still alive?
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