Mark Burnett is a British-American television producer whose career helped shape modern reality television. Born in London on July 17, 1960, he became internationally known through major productions including Survivor, The Apprentice, Shark Tank, and The Voice. He has also produced scripted and faith-based projects with his wife, Roma Downey. Burnett is currently 66 years old, stands 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m), and his estimated net worth is $500 million.
Mark Burnett Net Worth Quick Bio
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Full Name
Mark Burnett
Date of Birth
July 17, 1960
Height
5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Age
66 years old
Birthplace
London, England, UK
Nationality
British-American
Profession
Television producer, film producer and entertainment executive
Famous For
Survivor, The Apprentice, Shark Tank, The Voice
Mark Burnett Net Worth
$500 million
Mark Burnett Net Worth Source
Television production, entertainment businesses and production deals
Spouse / Husband
Not applicable — Mark Burnett is married to Roma Downey
Wife
Roma Downey
Marriage
April 28, 2007 – present
Children
Two sons from his previous marriage; also part of a family with Roma Downey’s daughter
Parents
Archie Burnett and Jean Nicol Burnett
Siblings
Only son of his parents
Education
The Warren School and Redbridge Technical College
Military Service
British Army, Parachute Regiment
Career Started
1990s
Production Company
Mark Burnett Productions
Major Production
Survivor
Other Major Shows
The Apprentice, Shark Tank, The Voice, Eco-Challenge
Scripted Projects
The Bible, A.D. The Bible Continues, Son of God
Emmy Recognition
10 Emmy wins from 37 nominations
Hollywood Recognition
Hollywood Walk of Fame star
TIME Recognition
Named among TIME’s 100 Most Influential People
Hobbies / Interests
Outdoor activities and adventure-related interests
Hair Color
Not reliably documented
Eye Color
Not reliably documented
Weight
No reliably verified current figure
Instagram
Instagram presence is publicly listed
Career Highlight
Helped establish reality competition television as a major mainstream format
Current Career Status
Active producer and entertainment executive
Last Word
Mark Burnett’s estimated $500 million fortune reflects decades of success in television production and some of the biggest reality franchises in modern television.
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A Timeline Mark Burnett
Year
Career Milestone
1960
Born on July 17, 1960, in London, England.
1980s
Served in the British Army’s Parachute Regiment.
1995
Founded Mark Burnett Productions and entered television production.
2000
Survivor premiered in the United States and became a major television success.
2004
The Apprentice premiered and became another major hit.
2009
Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2010
Inducted into the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame.
2011
The Voice premiered in the United States.
2013
Produced The Bible, a major television miniseries.
2014–2018
Held senior leadership roles with United Artists Media Group.
2018–2022
Served as chairman of MGM Worldwide Television.
2024
Shark Tank won the Emmy for Outstanding Structured Reality Program.
2025
Continued receiving television-industry recognition through major productions.
2026
Remains an influential television producer, with an estimated $500 million net worth.
Mark Burnett Family
Family Detail
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Father
Archie Burnett
Mother
Jean Nicol Burnett
Siblings
Mark was the only son of his parents
Wife
Roma Downey
Marriage Date
April 28, 2007
Sons
James Burnett and Cameron Burnett
Stepdaughter
Reilly Downey
Previous Marriage
Previously married to Dianne J. Burnett
Family Life
Mark and Roma have also worked together professionally on several television and film projects.
Mark Burnett Social Media
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Instagram
@markburnett13
X / Twitter
Public social-media presence associated with Mark Burnett
Facebook
Public presence/pages may be available
Social Media Focus
Television projects, entertainment, professional activities and public appearances
Official Website
No need to include a URL; social profiles are the preferred reference here.
