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James Burrows is an American television director who has won 11 Primetime Emmy Awards and directed over 50 sitcoms. He co-created Cheers and Frasier, and also worked on shows like The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Friends, and Will & Grace.
James Burrows is a prolific and award-winning TV director, producer and writer, known for Cheers, Will & Grace, Taxi and Frasier. He was born in Los Angeles in 1940 and has been married twice.
- January 1, 1
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- Los Angeles, California, USA
Jun 23, 2022 · Burrows looks back on his famed career in a new book called “Directed by James Burrows,” detailing how he got started in showbiz and became Hollywood’s go-to director for sitcom pilots, setting shows up for success to go forward. He spoke with The Associated Press about the book, working on “Friends” and what entices him to work these ...
Oct 10, 2023 · Oct. 10, 2023. “You can’t learn how to be funny,” James Burrows said. “That has to be instinctual in you.”. Burrows, 82, a celebrated director of the multicamera sitcom, has more of that ...
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James Burrows is a director and producer of sitcoms, such as Cheers, Will & Grace and Taxi. He has been nominated for 24 Emmys and won five times, and is the son of playwright/director Abe Burrows.
- December 30, 1940
Aug 10, 2023 · James Burrows, 11-time Emmy winner, talks about his directing journey from theater to sitcoms like The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Cheers, and Friends. He also shares his views on the potential of a Cheers reboot and the state of comedy TV.
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Oct 11, 2023 · The legendary sitcom director talks about his return to helm the Paramount+ revival of "Frasier" after 30 years. He shares his insights on farce, theatricality, and the show's new ensemble.
