Rob Burnett (Director)
Little is known about Rob Burnett, a figure with a modest footprint in Director. Stay tuned for updates as more details become available.
Works
Late Night
A legendary late-night talk show host's world is turned upside down when she hires her only female staff writer. Originally intended to smooth over diversity concerns, her decision has unexpectedly hilarious consequences as the two women separated by culture and generation are united by their love of a biting punchline.
Release Date: 2019-01-25
Department: Crew
Job: Thanks
Vote Count: 812
The Fundamentals of Caring
Having suffered a tragedy, Ben becomes a caregiver to earn money. His first client, Trevor, is a hilarious 18-year-old with muscular dystrophy. One paralyzed emotionally, one paralyzed physically, Ben and Trevor hit the road on a trip into the western states. The folks they collect along the way will help them test their skills for surviving outside their calculated existence. Together, they come to understand the importance of hope and the necessity of true friendship.
Release Date: 2016-06-16
Department: Writing
Job: Screenplay
Vote Count: 2205
We Made This Movie
Five graduating high school seniors with no prospects decide to make an outrageous comedy movie in the hopes of getting famous and escaping their depressing town.
Release Date: 2012-09-20
Department: Production
Job: Producer
The Knights of Prosperity
Eugene Gurkin has dreamt of opening his own bar for years, but his dead-end job as a janitor won't even fund a bottle of booze. In a serendipitous moment, he catches an episode of "E! News" and his passion is ignited. Soon Eugene recruits a group of average joes into his gang, The Knights of Prosperity, for a heist to finance their dreams. The initial target: rock icon Mick Jagger's super-luxe Central Park West apartment.
Release Date: 2007-01-03
Department: Production
Job: Producer
Episode Count: 13
Vote Count: 6
Strangers with Candy
A prequel to the critically acclaimed series featuring Jerri Blank, a 46 year old ex-junkie, ex-con who returns to high school in a bid to start her life over.
Release Date: 2006-06-28
Department: Production
Job: Executive Producer
Vote Count: 86
In Memoriam
A veteran Hollywood actor becomes obsessed with securing a spot in the Oscars’ “In Memoriam” montage after he receives a terminal cancer diagnosis. This leads to a heartfelt journey of self-exploration as well as ego, humility, and legacy.
Department: Directing
Job: Director
In Memoriam
A veteran Hollywood actor becomes obsessed with securing a spot in the Oscars' "In Memoriam" montage after he receives a terminal cancer diagnosis.
Department: Directing
Job: Director
Champions
Vince, a charismatic gym owner with no ambition lives with his younger brother Matthew, a gorgeous idiot. Their simple life of women and working out is put on hold when the teenage son of Vince is dropped off on their doorstep by Priya, one of his old high school flings.
Release Date: 2018-03-08
Department: Editing
Job: Editor
Episode Count: 10
Vote Count: 36
Acceptable.tv
Jack Black, Channel 101, and VH1 want to introduce you to their new interactive sketch comedy show: Acceptable.tv. Each week you'll see five mini TV shows made by the Acceptable.tv team.
Release Date: 2007-03-23
Department: Crew
Job: Post Production Assistant
Episode Count: 6
Vote Count: 2
Ed
After his wife leaves him and he's fired from his job at a high-profile New York city law firm, Ed Stevens moves back to his small hometown of Stuckeyville where he buys the local bowling alley and attempts to win the heart of his high school crush.
Release Date: 2000-10-08
Department: Writing
Job: Writer
Character: Godfrey
Episode Count: 48
Vote Count: 49
Bonnie
A television reporter moves from Wisconsin to take a job with a local TV station in Chicago. There she encounters an eclectic group of coworkers.
Release Date: 1995-09-22
Department: Production
Job: Producer
Episode Count: 11
Late Night with David Letterman
Late Night with David Letterman is a nightly hour-long comedy talk show on NBC that was created and hosted by David Letterman. It premiered in 1982 as the first incarnation of the Late Night franchise and went off the air in 1993, after Letterman left NBC and moved to Late Show on CBS. Late Night with Conan O'Brien then filled the time slot. As of March 2, 2009, the slot has been filled by Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. It will be filled by Seth Meyers in the spring of 2014, after Fallon becomes host of The Tonight Show.
Release Date: 1982-02-01
Department: Writing
Job: Writer
Episode Count: 1377
Vote Count: 52