History of Bill Burr in Timeline
Bill Burr is an American comedian renowned for his observational and often controversial humor. He is a stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and podcaster. Burr's comedic style often involves self-deprecating anecdotes, cultural critiques, and observations on societal issues. He gained prominence through his stand-up specials and appearances on television shows like 'Chappelle's Show' and 'Breaking Bad'. He hosts the 'Monday Morning Podcast', which is a popular outlet for his thoughts and rants on a variety of topics. He also created and starred in the animated Netflix series 'F is for Family'.
June 10, 1968: Bill Burr Born
On June 10, 1968, William Frederick Burr was born.
1987: Graduated High School
In 1987, Burr graduated from Canton High School.
March 2, 1992: First Stand-up Performance
On March 2, 1992, Burr performed stand-up comedy for the first time at the age of 23.
1993: Graduated Emerson College
In 1993, Burr graduated from Emerson College with a bachelor's degree in communications.
1998: Two Guys and a Girl Appearance
In 1998, Burr appeared in Two Guys and a Girl.
2000: Showtime at the Apollo
In 2000, Burr appeared in Showtime at the Apollo.
2000: Voted for Ralph Nader
In the 2000 presidential election, Burr voted for Green Party candidate Ralph Nader.
2002: Law & Order: Criminal Intent
In 2002, Burr appeared in Law & Order: Criminal Intent.
2003: Comedy Central Presents
In 2003, Burr appeared in Comedy Central Presents.
2004: Just for Laughs, Chappelle's Show
In 2004, Burr appeared in Just for Laughs and gained prominence as a regular on Dave Chappelle's popular sketch comedy series Chappelle's Show on Comedy Central.
2004: Chappelle's Show
In 2004, Burr appeared in various characters in Chappelle's Show.
September 9, 2006: Philadelphia Rant
On September 9, 2006, Burr performed at the Tweeter Center in Camden, New Jersey, and unleashed a 12-minute expletive-laden rant directed at the crowd and the city of Philadelphia, which eventually won over the audience.
May 2007: Monday Morning Podcast
Since May 2007, Burr has recorded a weekly one-hour podcast, Bill Burr's Monday Morning Podcast.
2007: Monday Morning Podcast Started
In 2007, Bill Burr began hosting the Monday Morning Podcast every Monday and Thursday.
2008: Grand Theft Auto IV
In 2008, Burr voiced Jason Michaels in the video game Grand Theft Auto IV.
2008: Why Do I Do This?
In 2008, Burr's first hour-long special, Why Do I Do This?, was filmed in New York.
2009: Grand Theft Auto
In 2009, Burr reprised his role in Grand Theft Auto.
September 18, 2010: Let it Go Premiered
On September 18, 2010, Burr's special Let it Go premiered on Comedy Central.
April 18, 2011: Hollywood Babble-On
On April 18, 2011, Burr guest hosted the Hollywood Babble-On podcast alongside Ralph Garman.
2011: Breaking Bad Role
From 2011, Burr played Patrick Kuby in the AMC crime drama series Breaking Bad.
October 1, 2012: All Things Comedy Launched
On October 1, 2012, All Things Comedy was officially launched with a roster of 11 podcasts.
2012: All Things Comedy Co-Founded, Stand-up Special Released
In 2012, Bill Burr co-founded the All Things Comedy network. His stand-up comedy special, You People Are All the Same, was also released in 2012.
2012: All Things Comedy Co-Founded
In 2012, Burr co-founded the All Things Comedy network.
2012: You People Are All the Same
In 2012, Burr's stand-up special You People Are All the Same, premiered exclusively on Netflix.
2013: Greatest Stand-Up Comedians
In 2013, Burr listed his five greatest stand-up comedians of all time.
2013: Breaking Bad Concluded
In 2013, Burr's role as Patrick Kuby in Breaking Bad concluded.
2013: New York Times Article
In 2013, The New York Times called Burr "one of the funniest, most distinctive voices in the country for years".
2013: The Heat
In 2013, he played Mark Mullins in the buddy cop film The Heat.
March 2014: All Things Records Started
In March 2014, All Things Records was started by Madrigal and Burr.
2014: I'm Sorry You Feel That Way Filmed
In 2014, Burr filmed his fourth hour-long special I'm Sorry You Feel That Way at the Tabernacle Theater in Atlanta, Georgia.
November 14, 2015: Madison Square Garden
On November 14, 2015, Bill Burr had sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden.
December 18, 2015: F Is for Family Premiered
On December 18, 2015, F Is for Family, created and co-written by Burr, premiered on Netflix.
2015: F Is for Family Premiered, Daddy's Home
In 2015, Burr created, co-wrote, and voiced the lead character in the Netflix animated sitcom F Is for Family. He also appeared in the film Daddy's Home in 2015.
2016: Did Not Vote for President
In the 2016 presidential election, Burr did not vote for either Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump.
January 31, 2017: Walk Your Way Out
On January 31, 2017, Burr's fifth hour-long special, Bill Burr: Walk Your Way Out, debuted on Netflix.
2017: Regret Over Philadelphia Rant
In 2017, Burr expressed some regret over his 2006 rant in Philadelphia.
2017: Walk Your Way Out Released
In 2017, Burr released his stand-up comedy special, Walk Your Way Out.
June 6, 2018: Royal Albert Hall
On June 6, 2018, Bill Burr had sold-out shows at Royal Albert Hall.
September 28, 2018: Los Angeles Forum
On September 28, 2018, Bill Burr sold out 20,000 seats at the Los Angeles Forum.
September 10, 2019: Paper Tiger Released
On September 10, 2019, Burr's sixth hour-long special, Paper Tiger, debuted on Netflix.
2019: The Mandalorian
From 2019, Burr appeared as Migs Mayfeld in The Mandalorian.
2019: Consecutive Shows
In 2019, Bill Burr had consecutive shows on March 4 and 5.
2019: Paper Tiger Released
In 2019, Burr released his stand-up comedy special, Paper Tiger.
June 12, 2020: F Is for Family Season 4
On June 12, 2020, Season 4 of the series F Is for Family debuted on Netflix.
2020: The King of Staten Island, Saturday Night Live
In 2020, Burr appeared in The King of Staten Island, and promoted the film by hosting Saturday Night Live for the first time on October 10.
2020: The King of Staten Island
In 2020, Burr had a supporting role in The King of Staten Island.
September 2021: Red Rocks Amphitheater
In September 2021, Bill Burr sold out Red Rocks Amphitheatre.
2021: Emmy Nomination for Immoral Compass
In 2021, Bill Burr received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for the dark comedy series Immoral Compass.
2021: Criticized Ron DeSantis
In 2021, Burr criticized Florida's Republican governor Ron DeSantis for removing mask requirements in the state during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2021: Emmy Nomination
In 2021, he received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Actor in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series for the dark comedy series Immoral Compass.
2021: F Is for Family Concluded
In 2021, the Netflix animated sitcom F Is for Family, created by and starring Burr, concluded.
March 2022: Old Dads
In March 2022, it was announced that Burr would co-write, direct, and star in the comedy film Old Dads, his feature-length directorial debut.
August 21, 2022: Fenway Park Performance
On August 21, 2022, Burr became the first comedian to perform at Fenway Park.
2022: Hollywood Reporter Article
In 2022, The Hollywood Reporter described the variety and effectiveness of Burr's comedy.
2022: Live at Red Rocks, Abortion
In his 2022 stand-up special Live at Red Rocks, Burr discussed his "weird take" on abortion rights.
November 11, 2023: Madison Square Garden Show
On November 11, 2023, Bill Burr had sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden.
2023: Old Dads Release
In 2023, Burr's film Old Dads was released on Netflix to mixed reviews.
December 2024: Luigi Mangione Praise
In December 2024, Burr garnered attention for praising Luigi Mangione.
2024: Gillette Stadium Performance
In 2024, Bill Burr performed in front of a sold-out crowd of more than 60,000 at Gillette Stadium.
2024: Unfrosted Role
In 2024, Burr portrayed John F. Kennedy in the film Unfrosted.
January 2025: Jimmy Kimmel Appearance
In January 2025, clips of Burr shouting "free Luigi" went viral from his appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!.
February 2025: Podcast Clip Viral
In February 2025, an audio clip of Burr stating that billionaires should be "put down like rabid dogs" went viral from his Monday Morning Podcast.
March 2025: Sneaker Shopping Appearance
In March 2025, clips of Burr shouting "free Luigi" went viral from his appearance on Complex Networks' Sneaker Shopping.
2025: Broadway Debut
In 2025, Burr made his Broadway debut in the revival of Glengarry Glen Ross.
