Purchased the Manhattan loft on N. Moore Street of the late Kennedy, Jr, John F. for over $2 million in 2000.
Has a degree in English from Hunter College, where fellow actors
Vin Diesel and Sam Feuer, attended. All three got their big break from
Steven Spielberg.
Was reportedly offered several studio scripts to direct before deciding to continue his independent film career with Nice Guy Johnny (2010).
Owns two production companies. One with brother Brian Burns: "Irish Twins".
The other is called "Marlboro Road Gang Films", named for the road on
Long Island that he grew up on.
Was listed as a potential nominee on the 2006 Razzie Award nominating
ballot. He was suggested in the Worst Actor category for his
performance in the film A Sound of Thunder (2005), however, he failed to receive a
nomination.