James Burrows
James Burrows | |
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_(cropped).jpg) Burrows in 1970 | |
| Born | James Edward Burrows December 30, 1940 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | June 19, 2026 (aged 85) |
| Other names | Jim Burrows Jimmy Burrows |
| Education | Oberlin College (BA) Yale University (MFA) |
| Occupation(s) | Television director, producer and screenwriter |
| Years active | 1965–2026 |
| Spouses | Linda Solomon
(m. 1981; div. 1993)Debbie Easton
(m. 1997) |
| Children | 4 |
| Father | Abe Burrows |
James Edward Burrows (December 30, 1940 – June 19, 2026) was an American television director, producer and screenwriter. During his career, he won 11 Primetime Emmy Awards and five Directors Guild of America Awards. He was known for directing many sitcoms such as Cheers, Friends, Frasier, Will & Grace, The Mary Tyler Moore Show and Taxi. The 1982 movie Partners is the only movie he directed.
References
[change | change source]- ↑ Edel, Victoria (June 19, 2026). "James Burrows, Cheers co‑creator and Will & Grace director, dies at 85". People. Retrieved June 20, 2026.
- ↑ Koseluk, Chris (June 10, 2026). "James Burrows, 'Will & Grace' Director and 'Cheers' Co-Creator, Dies at 85". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 21 June 2026.
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