Is William J. Burns A-List?
YesA
Yes — William J. Burns is an A-list celebrity, a household name with massive fame and influence.
Reached A-list in 2021
Director of CIA
Ranking Timeline
1998C$0.5M
Ambassador to Jordan
Appointed U.S. Ambassador to Jordan.
2005B▲$1M+$0.5M
Ambassador to Russia
Appointed U.S. Ambassador to Russia.
2008B$1.5M+$0.5M
Under Secretary of State
Appointed Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs.
2011B$2M+$0.5M
Retires from Foreign Service
Retires from the U.S. Foreign Service.
2014B$3M+$1M
President of Carnegie Endowment
Becomes president of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
2021A▲$4M+$1M
Director of CIA
Appointed Director of the Central Intelligence Agency.
2026A$5M+$1M
Continues Leading the CIA
Serves as the Director of the CIA.
Last updated: February 25, 2026