Burnie Burns, 1973
Writers · January 18, 1973
Burnie Burns
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Burnie Burns is 53 years old, born January 18, 1973 in United States · Capricorn.
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About
Burnie Burns turned video game engines into comedy gold. Born January 18, 1973, in Austin, Texas, the American screenwriter co-founded Rooster Teeth and created Red vs. Blue (2003), a machinima series filmed in Halo that made him an internet celebrity. He went on to produce live-action and animated projects for the company, earning IAWTV nominations and recognition from The Hollywood Reporter. As a Capricorn, Burns channels the sign's strategic vision into digital entertainment leadership.
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Biography
Burnie Burns co-created Red vs. Blue: The Blood Gulch Chronicles in April 2003, a machinima series filmed using the Halo video game engine that became an internet phenomenon for its humor and originality. The success of the series led to his co-founding of Rooster Teeth, the production company that would define his career. Burns expanded into multiple formats: Electronic Arts commissioned him to create The Sims 2 promotional series The Strangerhood, and he later premiered P.A.N.I.C.S., a mini-series using the F.E.A.R. game engine. In 2016, he starred in and co-wrote the science fiction comedy film Lazer Team, with a sequel following in 2017.
Born in Austin, Texas on January 18, 1973, Burns works as a screenwriter, actor, director, and media proprietor. His career spans machinima, animation, live action, hosting, and podcasting. For his hosting work on Immersion (2010) and The Gauntlet (2013), he received two IAWTV nominations in the Best Host of a Web Series category. The Hollywood Reporter named him one of the "Top 25 Digital Stars" in 2015, and Variety recognized him alongside Matt Hullum as a top Digital Entertainment Executive to Watch in 2018. As a Capricorn born in 1973, Burns embodies the sign's disciplined approach to long-term vision and structural innovation in digital media.
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Trivia
- Red vs. Blue was filmed entirely using the Halo video game engine, pioneering machinima as a legitimate filmmaking technique.
- Electronic Arts directly approached Burns to create promotional content for The Sims 2 after Red vs. Blue's viral success.
- Burns has guest-appeared at major industry events including Penny Arcade Expo, San Diego Comic-Con, Sundance, and the Sydney Film Festival.
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Numerology
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The Communicator
Expressive and creative. Burnie Burns gravitate to performance, writing, and social platforms where personality compounds the work.
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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
- Brian GutiérrezGoat · 2003
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Frequently asked
- How old is Burnie Burns?
- Burnie Burns is 53 years old (born January 18, 1973).
- When is Burnie Burns's birthday?
- Burnie Burns was born on January 18, 1973.
- What is Burnie Burns's zodiac sign?
- Burnie Burns is a Capricorn, born January 18, 1973.
- What is Burnie Burns's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Burnie Burns was born in 1973, the year of the Water Ox.
- Where is Burnie Burns from?
- Burnie Burns is from United States.
- What does Burnie Burns do?
- Burnie Burns is a writer.
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