Michael Justin " Burnie " Burns (born January 18, 1973) is an American actor, writer, producer, comedian, host, and director previously based in Austin, Texas. He was a co-founder, former chief executive officer, and former chief creative officer of Rooster Teeth.

Austin, TX – February 5, 2025 – Burnie Burns, founder of the online media outlet Rooster Teeth, has officially acquired the beloved entertainment brand. This milestone marks a new chapter for Rooster Teeth as it returns to the hands of its original creator as …

Feb 5, 2025 · The “new management” in question is actually the original management: Burnie Burns, cofounder, former Chief Creative Officer, and creator of the original series on which the studio was founded,...

Jul 7, 2016 · Michael Justin "Burnie" Burns is an American writer, actor, producer, comedian, host, independent filmmaker, and director living in Austin, Texas. He is best known as a co-founder of Rooster Teeth Productions.

Feb 5, 2025 · Co-Founder Burnie Burns Buys Company Assets From Warner Bros. Discovery. Almost a year ago, Rooster Teeth said it was shutting down after 21 years following parent Warner Bros. Discovery ‘s...

Feb 5, 2025 · Rooster Teeth co-founder Burnie Burns announced Wednesday that he has acquired “the Rooster Teeth brand and much of its remaining assets” through his independent company, Box Canyon...

Jun 11, 2020 · Burnie Burns has flown the Rooster Teeth coop — and is leaving the United States. Burns, who 17 years ago co-founded Rooster Teeth and served as its longtime …

Feb 5, 2025 · Nearly a year after Warner Bros. Discovery shuttered Rooster Teeth, the pioneering digital content brand is making a comeback. Rooster Teeth co-founder Burnie Burns announced today that he has acquired the brand and many of its assets through his independent company, Box Canyon Productions.

Feb 5, 2025 · Rooster Teeth, the online media brand famous for shows like Red vs. Blue, RWBY, and various podcasts, is back--with original co-founder Burnie Burns at the helm.

The revived Rooster Teeth is planning to renew productions of "classic shows, a new original audio adventure Again, and an untitled reimagining of Burns' first film The...