Bill Burr shares the background story for Glengarry Glen Ross character

During a recent visit to the Kelly Clarkson show, Bill Burr informed his thoughts about the character, which he plays in the new HIT resuscitation of Glengarry Glen Ross. Even though David Mamet's script does not deliver his full background story, the actor and the comedian filled up some details about David Moss' life.

“He is not married. Maybe he no longer has one, a friend who should have joined him, but due to problems in childhood, she keeps returning to him,” he said. “Basically my job is everything for me.”

Burr, who celebrates his Broadway debut in production, explained the difference between the performance on stage and the stand up. “It will sound crazy, I like it right away. Look at the full interview now.

The new Broadway production by Glengarry Glen Ross is officially opened in the Palace Theater. Tickets are now offered for sale by Saturday, June 28, 2025. Find out what critics think of the revival here.

Glengarry Glen Ross Stars Emmy, Sag, Golden Globe & Critics Choice Award Winner Kieran Culkin as “Richard Roma”, Emmy, Sag & Critics Choice Award Winner & Golden Globe Nominee Bob Odenkirk As “Shelley Leven”, Making His Broadway Debut, Emmy & Grammy Award Nominee Bill Burr As “Dave Moss”, Making his Broadway Debut, Grammy Award-Winner and Oscar-Nominee Michael McKean as “George Aaronow”, Donald Webber Jr. as “John Williamson”, Howard W. Overhown as “Baylen” and the Sags Award-nominated John Pirruccello as “James Lingk ”celebrates his Broadway debut.