Bo Burnham

American comedian, musician, singer-songwriter, filmmaker, and poet known for blending dark humor with musical satire. Gained fame as a teenager through viral YouTube music videos; evolved into acclaimed Netflix comedy specials and film directing; addresses mental health, internet culture, and societal issues through genre-bending work.
  • Became an overnight sensation at age 16 when his song "My Whole Family..." went viral on YouTube, leading to a record deal with Comedy Central.
  • Publicly struggled with anxiety and panic attacks during live performances, culminating in his retirement from touring in 2016 as documented in 'Make Happy'.
  • During COVID-19 lockdowns, created the groundbreaking special 'Inside' (2021) entirely solo – writing, performing, filming, and editing in one room – winning a Peabody Award and multiple Emmys.
  • His directorial debut 'Eighth Grade' (2018) explored adolescent anxiety and won the Directors Guild of America Award for Best First-Time Director.