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James Edward Burrows (born December 30, 1940), [1] sometimes known as Jim "Jimmy" Burrows, [2] is an American television director. Burrows has received numerous accolades including 11 Primetime Emmy Awards and five Directors Guild of America Awards.
Director: Cheers. James Burrows was born on 30 December 1940 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is a director and producer, known for Cheers (1982), Will & Grace (1998) and Taxi (1978).
Director: Cheers. James Burrows was born on 30 December 1940 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is a director and producer, known for Cheers (1982), Will & Grace (1998) and Taxi (1978). He has been married to Debbie Easton since 1997.
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.
Aug 10, 2023 · James Burrows is looking back on his prolific career working on shows like 'Friends,' 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show,' and more.
Feb 21, 2016 · James Burrows might be the greatest director in television history. He’s the winner of 10 Emmys, and he’s been nominated for 42 in total.
Aug 9, 2023 · Over five decades, TV director James Burrows has helped shaped sitcoms such as "Cheers," "Friends," "Frasier," and "Will and Grace." His memoir about those years, " Directed by James Burrows,"...
James Burrows Interview: In-Depth with an Iconic TV Director. Born on December 30, 1940, James Burrows has directed over 1,000 episodes of television, a milestone he achieved in November 2015 with the NBC sitcom Crowded. His other directorial work includes Cheers, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Rhoda, Frasier, Friends, Two and a Half Men, The Big ...
Jun 17, 2022 · James talks about working with Jimmy and Norman Lear on “Live in Front of a Studio Audience,” his new book “Directed by James Burrows,” casting Danny DeVito in “Taxi,” working with...
Feb 20, 2024 · 'Friends' remains one of the most beloved sitcoms of all time, and the series' former director, James Burrows, revealed a secret behind the show's success.