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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.
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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.
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.
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Oct 10, 2023 · On a New ‘Frasier,’ James Burrows Has a Joke for You. Over nearly five decades, Burrows has directed a thousand sitcom episodes. Next up: the new Paramount+ series, which follows Frasier...
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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.