Brendan Burns Movies, TV Series

Brendan Burns is a multifaceted talent in the entertainment industry, recognized as a producer, screenwriter, and actor with an extensive portfolio in film, television, and theater. He has collaborated with esteemed actors such as Robert De Niro, Tommy Lee Jones, Marisa Tomei, Kathleen Quinlan, and ... Read moreStephen Hopkins throughout his career.

One of his notable achievements includes the original screenplay "VTV," which was optioned by Paramount Pictures, leading to a rewriting assignment for Burns under the production of William Sackheim. He also created "The Atomic Veteran," a made-for-television film adapted from his original play, in partnership with Jaffe/Braunstein Films. Additionally, his screenplay "Devil Jocks" was optioned by James Keach and Emerald Eyes Productions, where Burns served as executive producer. His treatment, "Hidden Valor - Women of the SOE," was first optioned by the producing duo Sanford/Pillsbury.

In the realm of theater, Brendan made a significant mark as a stage producer by facilitating the West Coast premiere of Michael Dorn Moody's Obie Award-winning play, "The Shortchanged Review," at the Coronet Theatre in Los Angeles. The production was met with critical acclaim, earning eleven awards, including two for Best Production, which highlighted Burns' contributions. He also managed and co-produced Arthur Miller's "After the Fall," which featured a celebrated cast and received multiple accolades, including the LA Drama Critics Circle Best Actress award for Julie Cobb. Furthermore, Brendan directed the premiere of "Time Will Tell," co-written by Bart and Timothy C. Burns, at the Company of Angels Theatre, which opened to enthusiastic reviews and numerous awards.