A self described " Fun-In-The-Sun-Texan " with a penchant for wearing sleeveless shirts & jeans, Burtis was born & raised in San Antonio Texas, at the tender young age of 17 & with parental consent, enlisted in the US Navy where he spent a career seeing the world and " learning how to drink people under the table ". After retiring from the Navy, Burtis ventured off to Hollywood, enrolling in workshops & classes at The Groundlings, Olympic Improv( IO ), & Upright Citizens Brigade ( UCB )... After a year of getting a " Weekly Ass Kicking " at the hands of the various Improv School Instructors, Burtis started auditioning for projects with Student & Indie Films, Commercials, Music Videos, & " Anything else that would allow him the opportunity to network with others ", while continuing his Improv education at The Groundlings, UCB, & Olympic Improv.. Burtis has developed a reputation as an very punctual actor with a tough fearless take no prisoners attitude with a very quick wit & razor sharp blue collar sense of humor who supports other actors in their endeavors & who works well and in harmony with others, makes Burtis a favorite among cast & crew.Burtis is also an aspiring writer, with several concepts submitted & registered through the Writers Guild of America,West