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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.
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.
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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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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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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
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...
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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.
