Edward Burns - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	January 29, 1968
Age	58
Birthplace	Woodside, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
Zodiac Sign	Aquarius - (see also Edward Burns's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Goat
Generation	Generation X
Known For	Independent filmmaking, particularly 'The Brothers McMullen' and 'She's the One', and acting roles in 'Saving Private Ryan' and '15 Minutes'.

Intro

Edward Burns is an American actor, film producer, writer, and director best known for his roles in independent films such as 'The Brothers McMullen' and 'She's the One', as well as acting in major productions like 'Saving Private Ryan'.

Early Life & Background

Edward Burns was born in Woodside, Queens, New York, to Molly McKenna Burns, a federal agency manager, and Edward J. Burns, a police sergeant. He grew up in Long Island, New York, attending Chaminade High School and the State University of New York at Oneonta, later transferring to Hunter College.

Career Highlights

Wrote, directed, and starred in 'The Brothers McMullen' (1995), which won the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance.
Directed and starred in 'She's the One' (1996).
Played Private Reiben in Steven Spielberg's 'Saving Private Ryan' (1998).
Appeared in other films such as '15 Minutes' (2001), 'Confidence' (2003), and 'The Holiday' (2006).
Continued to write and direct independent films, including 'Purple Violets' (2007) and 'Newlyweds' (2011).

Trivia

Burns financed 'The Brothers McMullen' primarily on his own credit cards while working as a production assistant for 'Entertainment Tonight'.
He is married to supermodel Christy Turlington.

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