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Born:
- Birthday: 1968-01-29
- Born Place: Woodside, Queens County, New York, USA
Also Known As:
Ed Burns, Эдвард Бёрнс, 에드워드 번즈, ادوارد برنز
Edward Burns
Edward Burns is an American actor, director, writer, and producer, renowned for his contributions to independent cinema and his portrayal of relatable, character-driven stories. Born on January 29, 1968, in New York City, he was raised in Valley Stream, Long Island. Burns attended SUNY Oneonta, the University at Albany, and later transferred to Hunter College in Manhattan, where he studied filmmaking and began writing short films . He gained prominence with his debut film, The Brothers McMullen (1995), a low-budget independent movie that won the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival. Burns wrote, directed, and starred in the film, which became a box-office success and established him as a talented filmmaker. Throughout his career, Burns has directed and starred in several films, including She's the One (1996), Sidewalks of New York (2001), The Fitzgerald Family Christmas (2012), and Bridge and Tunnel (2021). He also appeared in Saving Private Ryan (1998), The Holiday (2006), 27 Dresses (2008), and Man on a Ledge (2012) . In television, Burns created, wrote, directed, and starred in the TNT crime drama series Public Morals (2015), set in 1960s New York City. Burns is married to supermodel and actress Christy Turlington, and the couple has two children together. He is also known for his philanthropic efforts, particularly in supporting maternal health initiatives through organizations like Every Mother Counts .
