James Burrows

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.

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

Additional Crew

Cursed(2000)
Madigan Men(2000)
O.K. Crackerby!(1965)

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

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Director
Thu Sep 22 1994 – Thu May 06 2004
#NameScoreYearWinNomKnownWinsNomsVotes
1Friends2500.0019948.86621190785
2Will & Grace1500.0019987.4189664152