Steve Burns, Original 'Blue's Clues' Host, Signs with UTA for Representation
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Matt Grobar
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· 2 sourcesSteve Burns, the original host of Nickelodeon's *Blue's Clues*, has signed with United Talent Agency (UTA) for representation across all areas, Deadline reported. Burns played a fictionalized version of himself on the educational series, which reached audiences in over 120 countries and was translated into 15 languages. Variety added that Burns reprised his role in the 2019 reboot *Blue's Clues & You!* as a recurring character and mentor, while also serving as a writer and director on the show through 2024.
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Summary
Steve Burns, best known as the original host of Nickelodeon's beloved children's program Blue's Clues (1996-2002), has signed with United Talent Agency (UTA) for representation across all areas. Burns played a fictionalized version of himself on the interactive, educational series that reached audiences in over 120 countries and was translated into 15 languages, becoming one of the most culturally enduring children's franchises of the past half-century.
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· 3 pulledUTA has signed actor, television host, and podcaster Steve Burns (Blue's Clues) for representation in all areas.
Burns is best known for his role as the original host of Nickelodeon's popular children's program Blue's Clues, which he held from 1996 through 2002.
One of the most beloved and culturally enduring children's franchises of the past half-century, which reached audiences in more than 120 countries, with translations in 15 languages.

