Burnett wrote and directed The Fundamentals of Caring starring Paul Rudd, Craig Roberts, and Selena Gomez.
Barnum Award from Tufts University for his exceptional work in the field of media and entertainment.
Burnett grew up in North Caldwell, New Jersey, where he attended West Essex High School.
Burnett started his television career as an intern for David Letterman in 1985, and later became the head writer for the show in 1992.
Burnett and Jon Beckerman also created the television comedies Ed and The Knights of Prosperity.