JAMES BURROWS

Directing

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BORN December 30, 1940

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HEIGHT 6'1" (1.85 m)

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NATIONALITY American

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YEARS ACTIVE 1965 – 2026

🏆 AWARDS & ACCOLADES

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1973

PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS

Favorite Performance in a Cinematic Event (Rhoda)

WINNER

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2016

MTV MOVIE & TV AWARDS

Best Screen Performance (The Bob Newhart Show)

NOMINEE

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2018

SATURN AWARDS

Best Dramatic / Genre Performance (Safe House)

WINNER

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1997

TEEN CHOICE AWARDS

Choice Movie Star / Breakthrough Performance (The Nineties)

NOMINEE

James Burrows (December 30, 1940 — June 19, 2026) was an American director and producer.

Nick Name Jim Burrows, Jimmy Burrows
Born December 30, 1940
Height 6'1" (1.85 m)
Nationality American
Citizenship American
Education Studied Dramatic Arts / Private performance training
Current Status Deceased (Passed away on June 19, 2026)
Years Active 1965 – 2026
Occupation Directing
Family Background Private Family Background
Early Career Burrows started his career with ''The Mary Tyler Moore Show'' in 1974. Burrows directed over 50 television pilots and co-created the television series ''Cheers'' (1982–1993). He also formed 3 Sisters Entertainment, a joint venture with NBC. He is known for having directed numerous episodes of comedy shows such as ''The Bob Newhart Show'', ''Taxi'', ''Frasier'', ''Friends'', ''Will & Grace'', and ''Mike & Molly''.
Partner * {{marriage * Debbie Easton
Children 4
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