Edward Burns
Edward Burns (* 29. January 1968 in New York City as Edward Fitzgerald Burns ) is an American actor , director , film producer and screenwriter .
Life and accomplishments
Burns comes from an Irish family, his father was a police officer. He attended Catholic Chaminade High School , then studied English at the State University of New York and Oneonta College . After graduation, he produced the comedy Little Sins Among Brothers (1995) for around US $ 30,000 , for which he also wrote the script, directed and took on one of the roles.
In the comedy She's the One (1996) he took on one of the leading roles, he also wrote the script and directed. He appeared in this film alongside Jennifer Aniston , Cameron Diaz and John Mahoney . In the war drama Saving Private Ryan (1998) he appeared alongside Tom Hanks , Tom Sizemore and Matt Damon . In the action film 15 minutes of fame (2001) he played one of the leading roles alongside Robert De Niro . In the comedy Life or something like that (2002) he appeared next to Angelina Jolie .
Burns has been married to Christy Turlington since 2003 and has two children.
Filmography
- 1995: Little Sins Among Brothers ( The Brothers McMullen , also director, producer and screenwriter)
- 1996: She's the One (also director, producer and screenwriter)
- 1998: Even more is never enough ( No Looking Back , also director, producer and screenwriter)
- 1998: Saving Private Ryan (Saving Private Ryan)
- 2001: 15 Minutes (15 Minutes)
- 2001: Affair in New York ( Sidewalks of New York , also director, producer and screenwriter)
- 2002: Life or Something Like (Life or Something Like It)
- 2002: Lethargy (short film)
- 2002: Ash Wednesday (also director, producer, and screenwriter)
- 2003: Confidence
- 2004: The Breakup Artist
- 2004: Looking for Kitty (also director, producer and screenwriter)
- 2005: A Sound of Thunder
- 2005: Will & Grace (TV series, 3 episodes)
- 2005: The River King
- 2006: The Groom's Friends ( The Groomsmen , also director, producer and screenwriter)
- 2006: Love Doesn't Need a Vacation (The Holiday)
- 2006–2009: Entourage (TV series, 5 episodes)
- 2007: Purple Violets (also director, producer, and screenwriter)
- 2008: One Missed Call (One Missed Call)
- 2008: 27 Dresses
- 2009: The Echelon Conspiracy
- 2009: The Lynch Pin (TV series, also screenwriter)
- 2010: Nice Guy Johnny (also director, producer and screenwriter)
- 2011: Newlyweds (also director, producer and screenwriter)
- 2011: Friends with Kids
- 2011: The Vietnam War - Trauma to a Generation ( Vietnam in HD , miniseries, 6 episodes)
- 2012: 40 (TV movie)
- 2012: A Risky Plan (Man on a Ledge)
- 2012: The Fitzgerald Family Christmas
- 2012: Alex Cross
- 2013: Mob City (TV series, 6 episodes)
- 2015: Public Morals (TV series, 10 episodes, also director, producer and screenwriter)
Awards & nominations
| year | Award | category | Movie | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Sundance Film Festival | Grand Jury Prize - Best Feature Film | Small sins among brothers | Won |
| 1995 | American Film Festival | Jury special award | Small sins among brothers | Won |
| 1995 | American Film Festival | Great special price | Small sins among brothers | nomination |
| 1996 | American Film Festival | Great special price | She's the one | nomination |
| 1996 | PGA Awards | Best producer | Small sins among brothers | Won |
| 1996 | Independent Spirit Awards | Best debut film | Small sins among brothers | Won |
| 1996 | ShoWest Convention | Screenwriter of the Year | Unit price | Won |
| 1999 | Online Film Critics Society Awards | Best Acting Ensemble (with Tom Hanks , Tom Sizemore , Barry Pepper , Adam Goldberg , Vin Diesel , Giovanni Ribisi and Matt Damon ) | The soldier James Ryan | Won |
| 1999 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Best Acting Ensemble (with Tom Hanks , Tom Sizemore , Barry Pepper , Adam Goldberg , Vin Diesel , Giovanni Ribisi and Matt Damon ) | The soldier James Ryan | nomination |
| 2007 | Savannah Film and Video Festival | Best feature | Purple Violets | Won |
| 2008 | Teen Choice Awards | Best Actor - Horror or Thriller | A fatal call | nomination |
| 2010 | Boston Film Festival | Best director | Nice guy Johnny | Won |
| 2010 | Woodstock Film Festival | Best feature | Nice guy Johnny | Nominated |
Web links
- Edward Burns in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Literature by and about Edward Burns in the catalog of the German National Library
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Burns, Edward |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Edward J. Burns Jr. (maiden name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American actor, director, film producer and screenwriter |
| DATE OF BIRTH | January 29, 1968 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | New York City , New York, United States |