Highest rated as cast or director
Biography
Edward Fitzgerald Burns (born January 29, 1968) is an American actor, writer, and filmmaker. He first came to attention for The Brothers McMullen (1995), his ultra low-budget independent film that went on to be a worldwide hit. Other film appearances include Saving Private Ryan (1998), The Holiday (2006), Man on a Ledge (2012), Friends with Kids (2012), and Alex Cross (2012). Burns directed movies such as She's the One (1996), Sidewalks of New York (2001), and The Fitzgerald Family Christmas (2012). On television, he starred as Bugsy Siegel in the TNT crime drama series Mob City and as Terry Muldoon in TNT's Public Morals.
Acted in 42
2020s
- 2026
- 2025
- 2024
- 2021
Bridge and Tunnel
Artie · 12 episodes
- 2020
2010s
- 2019
Beneath the Blue Suburban Skies
Jim
- 2018
- 2015
Public Morals
Terry Muldoon · 10 episodes
- 2013
- 2012
The Fitzgerald Family Christmas
Gerry Fitzgerald
- 2011
Newlyweds
Buzzy
Vietnam in HD
Joe Galloway · 6 episodes
- 2010
Nice Guy Johnny
Uncle Terry
No Woman, No Cry
Movie
2000s
- 2009
- 2008
- 2007
Purple Violets
Michael Murphy
- 2006
- 2005
- 2004
Looking for Kitty
Jack Stanton
- 2003
- 2002
Ash Wednesday
Francis Sullivan
Lethargy
Store Clerk
- 2001
Sidewalks of New York
Tommy
1990s
- 1998
No Looking Back
Charlie
- 1996
- 1995
The Brothers McMullen
Barry / Finbar McMullen
- 1992
Directed 18
2020s
- 2026
- 2025
- 2024
- 2021
Bridge and Tunnel
Director
2010s
- 2019
Beneath the Blue Suburban Skies
Director
- 2018
- 2012
The Fitzgerald Family Christmas
Director
- 2011
Newlyweds
Director
- 2010
Nice Guy Johnny
Director
2000s
- 2007
Purple Violets
Director
- 2006
- 2004
Looking for Kitty
Director
- 2002
Ash Wednesday
Director
- 2001
Sidewalks of New York
Director
The Concert for New York City
Director
1990s
- 1998
No Looking Back
Director
- 1996
- 1995
The Brothers McMullen
Director
Produced 18
2020s
- 2024
The Everything Pot
Executive Producer
- 2021
Bridge and Tunnel
Executive Producer
2010s
- 2019
Beneath the Blue Suburban Skies
Producer
- 2018
- 2012
The Fitzgerald Family Christmas
Producer
- 2011
Newlyweds
Producer
- 2010
Nice Guy Johnny
Producer
2000s
- 2007
Purple Violets
Producer
- 2006
- 2004
Looking for Kitty
Producer
- 2002
Ash Wednesday
Producer
- 2001
Sidewalks of New York
Producer
The Concert for New York City
Producer
1990s
- 1998
No Looking Back
Producer
- 1996
- 1995
The Brothers McMullen
Producer
Wrote 18
2020s
- 2026
- 2025
- 2024
- 2021
Bridge and Tunnel
Writer
2010s
- 2019
Beneath the Blue Suburban Skies
Screenplay
- 2018
- 2012
The Fitzgerald Family Christmas
Writer
- 2011
Newlyweds
Writer
- 2010
Nice Guy Johnny
Writer
2000s
- 2007
Purple Violets
Writer
- 2006
- 2004
Looking for Kitty
Writer
- 2002
Ash Wednesday
Writer
- 2001
Sidewalks of New York
Writer
1990s
- 1998
No Looking Back
Screenplay
- 1996
- 1995
The Brothers McMullen
Writer
Created 3
2020s
- 2021
Bridge and Tunnel
Creator
2010s
- 2015
Public Morals
Creator
2000s
- 2001
The Fighting Fitzgeralds
Creator
Edited 1
2010s
- 2019
Beneath the Blue Suburban Skies
Editor
Appearances14
2020s
- 2021
The Eisen Hour
Self - Guest · 1 episode
2010s
- 2019
- 2017
Blue Gold: American Jeans
Self - Narrator (voice)
- 2014
- 2013
SC Featured
Narrator · 1 episode
- 2012
2000s
- 2008
The Greatest Tunnel Ever Built
Narrator
- 2006
Edge of Outside
Self
- 2003
1990s
- 1996
- 1995
At Sundance
Self
- 1993
Thanked in the credits1
2020s
- 2022
