
James Burrows
DirectorProducerWriter
- Born
- December 30, 1940
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. He was previously married to Linda Solomon.
Director
| Mid-Century Modern(2025) |
| The Rachel Maddow Show: The First One-Hundred Days(2025) |
| Frasier(2023) |
| Hungry(2022) |
| Romantically Challenged(2010) |
Writer
| Cheers(1982) |
| Cheers: Last Call!(1993) |
| The Tortellis(1987) |
| Cheers: Uncle Sam Malone(1982) |
Actor
| The Comeback(2005)as Jimmy Burrows |
| Will & Grace(1998)as James Burrows, customer at 'Queers' |
| Friends(1994)as Director |
| The Bob Newhart Show(1972)as Maintenance Man |
| Phyllis(1975)as Telephone Man |
Producer
Additional Crew
| Cursed(2000) |
| Madigan Men(2000) |
| O.K. Crackerby!(1965) |
Thanks
| The Magical World of Disney(1954) |
| Mickey's 60th Birthday(1988) |
Self
| Where Everybody Knows Your Name with Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson (Sometimes)(2024)as Self |
| Behind the Lens with Pete Hammond(2017)as Self - Guest |
| Today(1952)as Self - Guest, Self |
| Frasier Inside the Series(2023)as Self - Interviewee |
| Thank You Very Much(2023)as Self - Director, Taxi |
Archive Footage
| TV We Love(2025)as Self |
| Strictly Top-Shelf: The Guys Behind the Bar(2004)as Self |
Credit Score: James Burrows
| # | Name | Score | Year | Win | Nom | Known | ★ | Wins | Noms | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Friends | 2500.00 | 1994 | • | • | 8.8 | 6 | 62 | 1190785 | |
| 2 | Will & Grace | 1500.00 | 1998 | • | • | • | 7.4 | 18 | 96 | 64152 |