Burt Shonberg was born in Revere, Massachusetts on March 30, 1933. After completing high school, Burt joined the U.S. Army 1950 and spent two years serving his country. While in the Army Burt painted murals in the mess hall and was immediateBurt Shonberg was born in Revere, Massachusetts on March 30, 1933. After completing high school, Burt joined the U.S. Army 1950 and spent two years serving his country. While in the Army Burt painted murals in the mess hall and was immediately recognized as a talented "artist".

Burt attended the Boston Musuem of Fine Arts from 1953 to 1955. After Art school Burt traveled to Los Angeles in 1957 and met the talented writer, George Clayton Johnson.

Burt and George Clayton Johnson partnered in a venture opening a coffee house in Laguna Beach, California called Cafe Frankenstein. Burt and George became close friends. George was later to become one of television's top writers with his scripts being used by many of TVs very popular programs during the 60s.

Burt continued on his art career painting murals for various night clubs, restaurants, and coffe houses, then on to painting some of the most prolific pieces ever to be seen in the art world.

Burt had one major showcase of his works in 1965 sponsored by George Greif in Los Angeles. Burt's art is owned by many Hollywood celebrities and other people in the show business industry.

Burt Shonberg passed away September 16, 1977 at his home that he shared with Ledru Baker. Mr. Baker spent his time under the supervision of Mr. Shonberg learning painting techniques and philosophy. Mr. Baker passed away September 12, 2008.