Burnie Burns

American actor and producer at Rooster Teeth

Burnie Burns - American actor and producer at Rooster Teeth
Born

January 18th, 1973
52 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Co-founded Rooster Teeth Productions, a company recognized for creating web-based content and animation. Played a significant role in the development of the series 'Red vs. Blue', which combined video game footage with original storytelling. Served as a director and producer for various projects, contributing to the growth of online entertainment. Involved in creating other popular series and initiatives that paved the way for independent digital content creation.

Co-founded Rooster Teeth Productions

Directed and produced 'Red vs. Blue'

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