Robert Edmund Burr (Born 1941; Age: 83 years old) is the father of Bill Burr, a famous American stand-up comedian, actor, filmmaker, and podcaster. By extension, Robert is also the granddad of Bill’s daughter Lola Burr.
Roberts’ son is often ranked among the best stand-up comics of all time. For an entertainer of such caliber, it is no surprise that his fame has rubbed off on people close to him. As for Robert, the attention he gets from the public surely stems from the fact that Bill has referenced in many of his stand-up routines. He often portrays Robert as a man with temper issues in his jokes.
Robert Edmund Burr’s Bio
- AGE: 83 Years Old
- BIRTHYEAR: 1941
- BIRTHPLACE: United States of America
- ETHNICITY: Caucasian
How Old is Robert Edmund Burr?
Bill Burr’s father, Robert Edmund Burr, is 83 years old, meaning he was born in the United States of America sometime in 1941. It means Robert had his famous son when he was around 27.
Robert is an American of European descent. It is said that he is either of Irish or German heritage. Apart from these facts, it is hard to tell anything else about his family background. His parents’ identities were unknown, and there is no information about his siblings. This is because he only came to the limelight through his son’s fame.
Robert Gained Public Attention Through His Son’s Jokes About Him
If not for Bill Burr, Robert Edmund Burr would have been a regular American who held no interest in the public. People started wanting to know about him after his son referenced him in several of his jokes. Bill, as stated earlier, often portrays his father as a man with temper issues but loved his family regardless.
For instance, he once joked that he was jealous of the way his dad talked to his mom. “Where are all those old-school women you can just take your day out on? When did they stop making those angels?” asked the comedian. While this was a joke, it reflects the picture he has painted on people’s minds about his dad over the years.
What Did Bill Burr’s Dad do for a Living?
Robert Edmund Burr used to make a living as a dentist. Given his age, it is uncertain what he currently does for a living. But according to some sources, he now provides advice on dentistry, ranging from proper brushing to flossing and other dental care.
From what his son has shared about him, he was very serious about his career. Bill once joked that all his father did was work. “…My dad just works, works, works, works, works. I think it would be hard to find a guy who’s logged more hours than that guy”.
Now an octogenarian, Robert is probably devoting more time to his family. If so, then he gets to spend more time with his granddaughter Lola Burr than he ever did with his children. His son Burr had Lola in 2017 with his wife, Nia Renee Hill. Some reports claim he is a politician, but they have only mistaken him for his eldest son, Robert E. Burr Jr.
Robert Edmund Burr and His Wife, Linda Ann Burr, Have Been Together for about Six Decades
Robert Edmund Burr has been together with his wife for many years. While it is hard to tell when they got together, Bill Burr’s age suggests that they have been together for at least 60 years. Like him, his wife Linda Ann (née Wigent) is also a health worker. It is said that she used to work as a nurse.
Bill Burr isn’t the only child the couple had together. Per reports, they have a total of 6 children; five sons and one daughter. None of their other children is as famous as Bill. But their eldest son Robert E. Burr Jr. is fairly popular. He is a Republican politician who was once a candidate for Norfolk, Bristol, and Plymouth Districts in the Massachusetts State Senate. This was in the November 2021 state legislative elections.
