Joseph Burns

Joseph Burns may refer to:
 * Joseph Burns (baseball) (1889–1987), MLB outfielder for the Detroit Tigers
 * Joseph Burns (murderer) (c. 1806–1848), New Zealand murderer
 * Joseph Burns (Northern Ireland politician) (born 1906, date of death unknown), Ulster Unionist politician, represented North Londonderry, 1958–1972
 * Joseph Burns (U.S. politician) (1800–1875), U.S. Representative from Ohio
 * Joseph A. Burns, astronomy professor
 * Joseph F. Burns, member of the California legislature
 * Joe Burns (American football) (born 1979), NFL running back for the Buffalo Bills
 * Joe Burns (catcher) (1900–1986), MLB catcher for the Chicago White Sox
 * Joe Burns (cricketer) (born 1989), Australian cricketer
 * Joe Burns (infielder) (1916–1974), MLB infielder for the Philadelphia Athletics