Michael Burry is an American investor and physician, best known for his role in predicting the 2008 financial crisis. He gained fame for his investment strategy that focused on shorting subprime mortgage bonds, which he believed were overvalued. Burry's story was popularized in the book and film, The Big Short, highlighting his analytical approach to investing. Burry founded Scion Capital, a hedge fund, in 2000, where he achieved significant returns for his investors. After closing the fund in 2008, he continued to manage his personal investments and has been involved in various ventures, including investing in GameStop during its stock surge in early 2021.