Burnie Burns Filmography and Television Appearances
Burnie Burns is an American writer, producer, and actor best known for co-founding Rooster Teeth, the production company behind the original web series Red vs. Blue. His work spans live-action shorts, animated series, feature films, and podcasts. He has held lead and supporting acting roles in multiple productions under the Rooster Teeth banner and has served as a writer, director, and executive producer on numerous projects. His filmography includes both independent digital content and collaborations with larger studios, reflecting the evolution of online entertainment into mainstream distribution channels Forbes on Rooster Teeth's digital content model.
In television, Burns is most closely associated with the long-running sci-fi comedy Red vs. Blue, which began in 2003 and became one of the most-watched web series in history. He has also appeared in and produced other Rooster Teeth series such as The Strangerhood, RWBY, and gen:LOCK. His on-screen roles often blend humor with genre storytelling, and he has contributed to the company's expansion into anime-style animation and live-action limited series. The company's content library has been distributed through platforms including Crunchyroll, Netflix, and YouTube, reaching global audiences Rooster Teeth official site.
Production Company, Revenue, and Industry Standing
Rooster Teeth was founded in 2003 by Burnie Burns, Matt Hullum, and others in Austin, Texas. The company grew from a single web series into a multi-platform entertainment brand with offices in Los Angeles and Austin. It was acquired by Warner Bros. Discovery in 2014 as part of a broader strategy to expand digital content offerings. Under this ownership, Rooster Teeth continued to produce original series, films, and podcasts while integrating with Warner Bros.' distribution networks SEC filing on Warner Bros. Discovery acquisitions.
Rooster Teeth's revenue model has historically relied on YouTube advertising, subscription services, merchandise, and live events such as RTX conventions. The company has produced hundreds of episodes of original content across multiple genres, including comedy, animation, and drama. Burnie Burns has served as chief content officer and has been credited on dozens of productions as writer, producer, or voice actor. The company's library includes both free ad-supported content and premium subscription material, positioning it within the broader creator economy and streaming landscape Forbes analysis of Rooster Teeth's business.
Key Collaborations, Awards, and Distribution
Burnie Burns has collaborated with major platforms and talent, including voice actors, animators, and writers across the gaming and entertainment industries. Rooster Teeth has partnered with companies such as Epic Games, Microsoft, and Crunchyroll for cross-promotion and content distribution. The company's work has been recognized at industry events and awards ceremonies for digital content, animation, and streaming innovation. Burns has spoken publicly about the challenges of sustaining independent production within larger corporate structures while maintaining creative output