Edward Burns: actor, writer and director

Date of birth: January 29, 1968 (Age: 58 as of September 2026)

Full name: Edward Fitzgerald Burns

Born place: Woodside, Queens County, New York, USA

Height: 6’¾” (185 cm)

Weight: 165 lbs (75 kg)

Edward Burns body measurements

Chest: 45” (114 cm)

Waist: 34” (86 cm)

Biceps: 16” (40 cm)

Hair color: Brown

Eye color: Blue

Edward Fitzgerald Burns was born on January 29, 1968, in Woodside, Queens, New York. He began making films independently and built a career as an actor, writer, director and producer.

Burns wrote, directed and starred in The Brothers McMullen, and later appeared in Saving Private Ryan, Sidewalks of New York and the television series Public Morals.

The previous article focused on body measurements rather than his filmmaking. Unsupported fitness claims were removed while his independent film work and screen credits were expanded.

Updated details

Biographical and career details were reviewed and the article text was updated on September 9, 2026. Historical measurements and past routine descriptions are identified as such.