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He has won two Emmy Awards , and is living with Northern Ireland -born actress, Roma Downey , which is ironic, as Burnett served a tour of duty in Northern Ireland at a time when British soldiers were most hated and vulnerable to attack.. BIOGRAPHY Mark Burnett was born an only child in London, England . From 1977 to 1982 Burnett served in the British Army in Northern Ireland , and also took part in the Falklands War . In 1982 Burnett moved to Los Angeles , and for the next decade held a variety of low-level jobs. In early 1991 Burnett was inspired when he read an article chronicling the Raid Gauloises , the most famous adventure race of its day. Burnett became convinced that bringing an expedition-style race to the United States could capture the imagination of the American public. After purchasing the rights to The Raid from its creator, Burnett launched the Eco-Challenge . In 1996, Burnett attempted to reapply the formula of "Americanizing" a proven formula by purchasing the rights to '' Survivor ''. In 2005, he wrote the book (published by Ballantine Books) {Link without Title} JUMP IN! (Even if you don't know how to swim) an autobiographical journey from the moment he left his home in the UK to America. An inspiring tale of over 20 years from his first job as a male nanny in a Beverly Hills home, to selling t-shirts in Venice Beach, to his many trials, mishaps and successes in reality television production of his acclaimmed TV shows. PERSONAL He is linked to Roma Downey, who plays Monica in the television series "Touched by An Angel" (1994-2003). He has two sons, James and Cameron from previous marriage. He holds dual US and British citizenship. EXTERNAL LINKS |
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