Rob Burnett was born on the 8th July 1962, in North Caldwell, New Jersey USA, and is a screenwriter, producer and director, probably best recognized for creating the CBS’ show “Late Night With David Letterman”. He is also known through being the President and CEO of the production company Worldwide Pants. His career has been active since 1985.
So, have you ever wondered how rich Rob Burnett is, as of late 2017? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Rob counts the total size of his net worth at the impressive amount of $32 million, which has been accumulated largely through his successful involvement in the entertainment industry.
Rob Burnett Net Worth $32 Million
Rob Burnett spent his childhood in his hometown, where he attended West Essex High School. Upon matriculation, he enrolled at Tufts University, from which he graduated in 1984, majoring in English.
Right after graduation, Rob’s professional career in the entertainment industry began, as he was hired by David Letterman in 1985 to become a part of the writing staff of his talk show “Late Night With David Letterman” on the CBS channel, which marked the beginning of his net worth. Three years later, he became the head writer of the show, and he also wrote two TV film titles “Late Night With David Letterman: 6th Anniversary Special”, and “Late Night With David Letterman: 7th Anniversary Special”.
In 1995 Rob started his career as a producer, with the TV film “Late Show With David Letterman: Video Special”, after which he created and produced the TV series “Bonnie” (1995-1996). During the same year he continued to line up successes, collaborating with David Letterman until 2000, when he began producing and creating the TV series entitled “Ed”, alongside Jon Beckerman. The TV series lasted on the NBC channel until 2004, adding a considerable amount to his net worth, and it earned him an Emmy nomination for writing.
To speak further about Rob’s career, he was the executive producer of the 2005 film “Strangers With Candy”, directed by Paul Dinello, and two years later, he became the executive producer and creator of the TV series “The Knights Of Prosperity”, and also produced “Coming Home: Military Families Cope With Change” and “Families Stand Together: Feeling Secure In Tough Times”, both in 2009. All of these projects increased Rob’s net worth by a large margin.
Most recently, he again collaborated with Beckerman on the film “We Made This Film” in 2012, and directed the 2016 film “The Fundamentals of Caring”, which certainly increased his wealth.
Furthermore, Rob also serves as the President and CEO of David Letterman’s production company called Worldwide Pants, Inc. He is also the Co-President of B&B Productions, which contributes further to his fortune.
Thanks to his accomplishments in the entertainment industry, Rob has won five Emmy Awards and received more than 30 nominations. Moreover, he is the winner of the 2008 P.T. Barnum Award from Tufts University.
Speaking about his personal life, Rob Burnett is married to Eunice, and the couple has two sons and a daughter. His current residence is in Greenwich, Connecticut.
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy-Variety Or Music Program
Nominations
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing - Variety Series
Movies
The Fundamentals of Caring, Ed, The Knights of Prosperity, Strangers with Candy, Bonnie, Dazzling Dunks and Basketball Bloopers, We Made This Movie: Trailer
TV Shows
Ed, The Knights of Prosperity, Bonnie
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Fact
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Graduated in 1984 from Tufts University, where he majored in English and played varsity soccer.
2
He lives in Connecticut with his wife, Eunice, their daughters, Sydney and Lucy, and their son, Charlie.
3
Became the head writer for "Late Night with David Letterman" in 1992, after being a member of the show's writing staff since February 1988. Before that, he was a talent assistant and researcher for "Late Night." He joined Letterman's staff in 1986 as an intern in "Late Night"'s talent department. Prior to his association with Letterman, he worked as an editorial assistant on a suburban New Jersey newspaper.
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He and his co-producers, who have contributed to the creation of some of the most memorable and innovative comedy presented on television, were honored with Emmy Awards for Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series in 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002 for their work on the LATE SHOW.
Producer
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Fundamentals of Caring
2016
producer
Late Show with David Letterman
TV Series executive producer - 1,297 episodes, 1995 - 2015 producer - 46 episodes, 1994 - 1995
We Made This Movie
2012
producer
Families Stand Together: Feeling Secure in Tough Times
2009
TV Movie executive producer
Coming Home: Military Families Cope with Change
2009
TV Movie executive producer
The Knights of Prosperity
2007
TV Series executive producer - 13 episodes
Strangers with Candy
2005
executive producer
Ed
2000-2004
TV Series executive producer - 81 episodes
Late Show with David Letterman 5th Anniversary Special
1998
TV Movie executive producer
Late Show with David Letterman: Video Special II
1996
TV Movie executive producer
Bonnie
1995-1996
TV Series executive producer - 12 episodes
Late Show with David Letterman: Video Special
1995
TV Movie producer
Writer
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Fundamentals of Caring
2016
screenplay
We Made This Movie
2012
written by
The Knights of Prosperity
TV Series creator - 13 episodes, 2007 writer - 8 episodes, 2007
Ed
TV Series creator - 83 episodes, 2000 - 2004 written by - 47 episodes, 2000 - 2004 teleplay - 1 episode, 2002 story - 1 episode, 2001
Late Show with David Letterman
TV Series 1 episode, 1999 writer - 304 episodes, 1995 - 2000 head writer - 173 episodes, 1993 - 1995
Late Show with David Letterman 5th Anniversary Special
1998
TV Movie
Late Show with David Letterman: Video Special II
1996
TV Movie
Bonnie
1995-1996
TV Series creator - 12 episodes
Late Show with David Letterman: Video Special
1995
TV Movie head writer
The 67th Annual Academy Awards
1995
TV Special special material
Late Night with David Letterman
TV Series writer - 125 episodes, 1988 - 1992 head writer - 28 episodes, 1992 - 1993
Late Night with David Letterman: 7th Anniversary Special
1989
TV Movie
Late Night with David Letterman: 6th Anniversary Special
1988
TV Movie
Miscellaneous
Title
Year
Status
Character
Man on the Moon
1999
crew: The Late Show with David Letterman
Late Night with David Letterman: 6th Anniversary Special
1988
TV Movie research / researcher
Late Night with David Letterman
TV Series production staff - 7 episodes, 1985 - 1987 researcher - 2 episodes, 1987
Director
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Fundamentals of Caring
2016
We Made This Movie
2012
The Knights of Prosperity
2007
TV Series 1 episode
Ed
2003-2004
TV Series 4 episodes
The 67th Annual Academy Awards
1995
TV Special segment "Taxi Driver"
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Ed
2004
TV Series
Godfrey
Thanks
Title
Year
Status
Character
Legs Apart
2000
Short special thanks
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Biography
2005
TV Series documentary
Himself
The 52nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
2000
TV Special
Himself - Winner: Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series
The 51st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
1999
TV Special
Himself - Winner: Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series
The 50th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
1998
TV Special
Himself - Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series
Late Show with David Letterman 5th Anniversary Special
1998
TV Movie
Himself
Cosby
1998
TV Series
Himself
CBS This Morning
2012
TV Series
Himself - Guest
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
2012
TV Series
Himself - Guest
Late Show with David Letterman
1997-2012
TV Series
Himself
TV Land Moguls
2009
TV Mini-Series documentary
Himself
Won Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2002
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series
Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
2001
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series
Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
2000
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series
Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
1999
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series
Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
1998
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series
Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
Nominated Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2016
Audience Award
Edinburgh International Film Festival
The Fundamentals of Caring (2016)
2016
Best International Feature Film
Edinburgh International Film Festival
The Fundamentals of Caring (2016)
2015
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Variety Talk Series
Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
2010
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Children's Nonfiction Program
When Families Grieve (2010)
2009
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series
Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
2008
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series
Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
2007
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series
Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
2007
PGA Award
PGA Awards
Outstanding Producer of Variety Television
Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
2006
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series
Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
2006
PGA Award
PGA Awards
Outstanding Producer of Variety Television
Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
2005
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series
Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
2005
PGA Award
PGA Awards
Outstanding Producer of Variety Television
Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
2004
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series
Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
2003
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series
Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
2003
WGA Award (TV)
Writers Guild of America, USA
Episodic Comedy
Ed (2000)
2001
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
Ed (2000)
2001
WGA Award (TV)
Writers Guild of America, USA
Comedy/Variety (Including Talk) - Series
Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
2000
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Program
Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
2000
WGA Award (TV)
Writers Guild of America, USA
Comedy/Variety (Including Talk) - Series
Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
1999
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Writing for a Variety or Music Program
Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
1998
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Writing for a Variety or Music Program
Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
1997
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series
Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
1997
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Writing for a Variety or Music Program
Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
1996
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series
Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
1996
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Writing for a Variety or Music Program
Late Show with David Letterman: Video Special II (1996)
1995
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series
Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
1995
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Individual Achievement in Writing for a Variety or Music Program
Late Show with David Letterman: Video Special (1995)
1994
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Individual Achievement in Writing in a Variety or Music Program
Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
1993
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program
Late Night with David Letterman (1982)
1992
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Individual Achievement in Writing in a Variety or Music Program
Late Night with David Letterman (1982)
1991
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program
Late Night with David Letterman (1982)
1990
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program
Late Night with David Letterman (1982)
1989
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program
Late Night with David Letterman (1982)
Known for movies
Late Show with David Letterman (1993-2015) as Producer
Late Night with David Letterman (1985-1993) as Writer