Friday, January 6, 2023

Bo Burnham

 Robert Pickering Burnham, born 1990 was an American comedian from the United States. He's also a musician, songwriter and actor. His work in comedy often blends sketches, musical, and stand-up elements with filmmaking.Following his popularity in the role of one of the first YouTube stars in the late 2000s, Burnham gained notability in the beginning of 2010 for his subversive and satirical stand-up comedy and musical comedy. Burnham has released four comedy albums and three comedy-themed specials through Comedy Central Records: Words, Words & Words (2010), What?. (2013) and Make Happy (2016). He was also part of the MTV mockumentary Zach Stone is Gonna be Famous (2013) and published Egghead: Or You Can't survive on Ideas Alone (2013). After performing in comedy in the past, he decided to change his career and directed the critically acclaimed drama Eighth Grade (2018). He has also directed comedy specials for comedians. He also appeared in the Academy Award-winning comedy Promising Young Lady (2020). Inside was released by Netflix to great reviews. The film was nominated for Outstanding Directing for Variety Special, Outstanding Music Director Outstanding Writing for Variety Special and Outstanding Directing. The 64th Grammy Awards, Inside was nominated for Best Music Film and Best Song written for Visual Media, winning the second. The special featured three songs that were certified as gold by United States Billboard and the accompanying album, Inside (The Songs).


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