Blue’s Clues star Steve Burns has signed with UTA for representation in all areas. 

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Burns was the original host of the popular Nickelodeon show from 1996 until 2002, which shaped a generation of children as it reached audiences in more than 120 countries. He earned a daytime Emmy nomination for his work on the show.

He reprised his role in the 2019 reboot Blue’s Clues & You! as a recurring character and mentor to the franchise’s new host, Josh Dela Cruz. He also wrote and directed several episodes of the series through 2024. 

Burns continued the connection with his audience with a viral 25th anniversary message, in which he praised his former viewers for now navigating the world as adults, including contending with student loans, jobs and families. This then translated into his Lemonada podcast, Alive with Steve Burns, in which hr hosts conversations about what it means to be alive. In 2026, Burns was nominated for an Ambie Award for best podcast host for his work on the series.

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This August, Burns will premiere his solo show, Steve Burns: Alive at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe at Underbelly. The production is produced by Benson Drive Productions.

Burns also has long voiceover career, with credits including advertisements for Citibank, McDonald’s, Pepsi, Dove, E*TRADE, Snickers, Rubbermaid, Gilette, Dunkin’, Lowe’s, KFC, Snapple, Oral-B and  more.

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