History of Bill Burr in Timeline

Bill Burr is a highly regarded American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and podcaster. Known for his confrontational and observational humor, he tackles social issues, politics, and the human condition with a sharp and often absurd perspective. His success in comedy has led to acting roles on stage and screen. Burr has received Emmy and Grammy nominations, and was recognized as one of the top stand-up comics of all time by Rolling Stone in 2017.

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2000: Burr votes for Ralph Nader

In the 2000 presidential election, Bill Burr voted for Green Party candidate Ralph Nader.

2013: Burr lists his top 5 comedians

In 2013, Bill Burr identified Richard Pryor, George Carlin, Bill Cosby, Sam Kinison, and Patrice O'Neal as his five greatest stand-up comedians of all time.

2013: New York Times calls Burr one of the funniest voices

In 2013, The New York Times described Bill Burr as "one of the funniest, most distinctive voices in the country for years".

2016: Burr doesn't vote for Clinton or Trump

In the 2016 presidential election, Bill Burr did not vote for either Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump due to his negative opinion of both candidates.

2017: Birth of Burr's daughter

In 2017, Bill Burr and Nia Renee Hill had a daughter, their first child. They live in Los Angeles.

2018: Burr becomes sober

In 2018, Bill Burr made the decision to become sober.

2020: Birth of Burr's son

In 2020, Bill Burr and Nia Renee Hill had a son, their second child. They live in Los Angeles.

2021: Burr criticizes Ron DeSantis

In 2021, Bill Burr publicly criticized Florida's Republican governor Ron DeSantis for removing mask requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic.

2022: The Hollywood Reporter describes Burr's comedy mastery

In 2022, The Hollywood Reporter commented on the variety and effectiveness of Bill Burr's comedy, referring to his "mastery of the medium".

2022: Burr shares his stance on abortion rights

In his 2022 stand-up special Live at Red Rocks, Bill Burr expressed his support for abortion rights while acknowledging his conflicted feelings on the matter.

December 2024: Killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson

In December 2024, Luigi Mangione was charged for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

January 2025: Burr Shouts "free Luigi" on Jimmy Kimmel Live!

In January 2025, Bill Burr garnered attention for shouting "free Luigi" during his appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! following the arrest of Luigi Mangione.

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February 2025: Burr advocates for billionaires to be 'put down'

In February 2025, during an episode of his Monday Morning Podcast, Bill Burr stated that billionaires should be "put down like rabid dogs", causing widespread attention and controversy.

March 2025: Burr Shouts "free Luigi" on Complex Networks' Sneaker Shopping

In March 2025, Bill Burr's appearance on Complex Networks' Sneaker Shopping, where he shouted "free Luigi," went viral, continuing his support for Luigi Mangione.