One of YouTube’s first viral stars and most, Bo Burnham wowed young comedians around the world, wowing critics and comedy fans alike. He was often considered the Justin Bieber of comedy because of his fresh face, limp blonde hair and hoodies. With a diverse career greater than that of other comedians twice his age, it would be no exaggeration to call Burnham, who has produced shows with an exciting and hard-hitting rhythm, the future of comedy. Here’s everything you need to know about the comedian, singer, actor, director and screenwriter who has been hailed as the quintessential comedian by a generation growing up online.
Bo Burnham bio, dude
Bo Burnham is a Hamilton native and was born on August 21, 1990, in Massachusetts, United States. He is the youngest of three children born to Scott Burnham, a builder, and Patricia Burnham, a nurse. He grew up in his hometown of Hamilton, a suburb of Boston, with his two older siblings, Pete and Samm, who both work in construction. Bo attended St. Johns Preparatory School in Danvers, an all-boys Catholic college, from which he graduated in 2008. Bo always had a flair for the arts and as a child he also considered becoming a pastor. In high school he was involved in theater and the University Department program.
career breakthrough
Bo’s comedy skits began in his early childhood when he recorded videos of his family members imitating on a camcorder. As a young boy, he performed in front of his family and they cheered him on. At school, too, Bo entertained his classmates with self-written political and social satirical songs, and they kept pushing him.
He soon started making videos of his satirical songs from his bedroom and at the age of 16 he published his first video on youtube, when the platform was less than two years old. His first video was a song called “My Whole Family Thinks I’m Gay,” which was meant to be a comic message to his older brother, who had just entered college. But in a surprising turn of events, it went viral, racking up a million daily hits and positive reviews. Burnham soon established himself as one of YouTube’s first viral stars.
As a result, Bo was supposed to study theater at New York University and never made it to college. Instead, he became a full-time standup, especially popular with college kids. He focused on his burgeoning media career, touring increasingly complex one-man shows. At age 18, he became the youngest comic to have his own special for Comedy Central. In his mid-20s, he performed stand-up comedy nationally, starred in his own TV show and directed four comedy specials.Besides his comedy career, Bo is also a singer and actor. He has two albums to his credit; his debut album Bo Fo Sho was released in 2008 and second album Words Words Words (2010). As an actor, he has appeared on the short-lived MTV sitcom Zach Stone Gets Famous, and has also starred in several films including American Virgin, Parks and Recreation, Rough Night, among others.
Burnham eventually quit doing stand-up and started making films. He wrote and directed his first feature film, Eighth Grade, a coming-of-age drama that captures what it’s like to be a teenager in this digital age. Inspired by Burnham’s own experiences as an online performer and growing up, the film chronicles the life of a 13-year-old wannabe YouTube star during her final week of middle school.
Wealth (income and earnings)
A cult comedy star from his teenage years, Bo Burnham has had a successful career and definitely earned himself a modest financial portfolio. The veteran comedian, singer, actor, and producer currently has an estimated net worth of $4 million, which is expected to skyrocket due to his many creative endeavors in the showbiz industry.
Bo Burnham’s Girlfriend Wife Married Is He Gay?
Bo Burnham has never been married and doesn’t have a wife, at least for now. But since Bo supports homosexuality, which is evident in some of his shows and work, his sexuality has raised eyebrows. For example, in his song, My Whole Family Thinks I’m Gay , although his lyrics refer to the gay community, he categorically ends by emphasizing that he is NOT gay.
More so, the former YouTube sensation loves to keep his personal life under wraps and has always maintained that he is single. However, it is rumored that he has been in a serious relationship for more than 5 years with a girl from a “nearby suburban town”. However, this information remains unconfirmed.
Height
With his lanky build, Bo stands at a tall 6ft 5in and looks more like an overgrown teenager.
