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James Burrows (II)
James Burrows was born on December 30, 1940 in Los Angeles, California, USA as James Edward Burrows. He is a director and producer, known for Will & Grace (1998), Cheers (1982) and Taxi (1978). He has been married to Debbie Easton since 1997. He was previously married to Linda Solomon.
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Director (127 credits)
Director (127 credits)
1998-2018
Will & Grace
(TV Series) (219 episodes)
- Anchor Away
(2018)
- So Long, Division
(2018)
- Kid 'n Play
(2018)
- Grace's Secret
(2018)
- Who's Sorry Now?
(2018)
2017
Superior Donuts
(TV Series) (8 episodes)
- Secrets and Spies
(2017)
- Wage Against the Machine
(2017)
- Arthur's Day Off
(2017)
- Takin' It to the Streets
(2017)
- Trust Me
(2017)
2016-2017
Man with a Plan
(TV Series) (9 episodes)
- Dirty Money
(2017)
- The Blame Game
(2017)
- Valentine's Day
(2017)
- Winter Has Come
(2016)
- Holey War
(2016)
2016
Crowded
(TV Series) (9 episodes)
- Come Back
(2016)
- Daughter
(2016)
- Unemployable
(2016)
- Given to Fly
(2016)
- Amongst the Waves
(2016)
2010-2016
Mike & Molly
(TV Series) (49 episodes)
- I See Love
(2016)
- Mike Likes Cake
(2012)
- The Wedding
(2012)
- The Rehearsal
(2012)
- Bachelor/Bachelorette
(2012)
2011-2016
2 Broke Girls
(TV Series) (4 episodes)
- And You Bet Your Ass
(2016)
- And the Lost Baggage
(2016)
- And the Break-Up Scene
(2011)
- Pilot
(2011)
2013-2015
The Millers
(TV Series) (32 episodes)
- Hero
(2015)
- Louise Louise
(2015)
- Diggin' Up Bones
(2015)
- Highway to the Manger Zone
(2015)
- Papa Was a Rolling Bone
(2014)
2012-2013
Partners
(TV Series) (12 episodes)
- Sperm und Drang
(2013)
- The Archies
(2013)
- Straight Man's Best Friend
(2013)
- Troubled Waters
(2013)
- My Best Friend's Wedding Ring
(2013)
2010-2011
Romantically Challenged
(TV Series) (5 episodes)
- Rebecca's One Night Stand
(2010)
- The Charade
(2010)
- Don't Be Yourself
(2010)
2008-2010
Gary Unmarried
(TV Series) (36 episodes)
- Gary Unmarried?
(2010)
- Gary's Big Mouth
(2010)
- Gary Lowers the Bar
(2010)
- Gary Has to Choose
(2010)
2007-2008
Back to You
(TV Series) (17 episodes)
- Hostage Watch
(2008)
- House of Tomorrow
(2008)
- Date Night
(2008)
- Chuck and Kelly, Doin' It Again
(2008)
- The New Boss
(2008)
2006-2007
The Class
(TV Series) (19 episodes)
- The Class Goes Back to the Hospital
(2007)
- The Class Rides a Bull
(2007)
- The Class Springs a Leak
(2007)
- The Class Has a Snow Day
(2007)
- The Class Eats Moroccan Chicken
(2007)
1994-1998
Friends
(TV Series) (15 episodes)
- The One with All the Rugby
(1998)
- The One with the Morning After
(1997)
- The One with the Prom Video
(1996)
- The One with the Birth
(1995)
1995-1998
Caroline in the City
(TV Series) (21 episodes)
- Caroline and the Councilman
(1997)
- Caroline and the Cold Sesame Noodles
(1997)
- Caroline and the Kink
(1997)
- Caroline and the Reception
(1997)
1997
George & Leo
(TV Series) (3 episodes)
- The Eggnog
(1997)
- The Thanksgiving Show
(1997)
- Pilot
(1997)
1997
Fired Up
(TV Series) (5 episodes)
- Truth and Consequences
(1997)
- Under Pressure
(1997)
- A Concurrent Affair
(1997)
- The Next Day
(1997)
- Pilot
(1997)
1996-1997
Men Behaving Badly
(TV Series) (7 episodes)
- Playing Doctor
(1997)
- The Odds Couple
(1997)
- Jamie's in Love
(1996)
- Getting the Bugs Out
(1996)
- The Bed
(1996)
1993-1997
Frasier
(TV Series) (32 episodes)
- Death and the Dog
(1997)
- Liar! Liar!
(1997)
- Look Before You Leap
(1996)
- The Show Where Diane Comes Back
(1996)
1995-1996
NewsRadio
(TV Series) (7 episodes)
- Led Zeppelin II
(1996)
- Zoso
(1996)
- Bitch Session
(1996)
- The Crisis
(1995)
- Smoking
(1995)
1995-1996
Partners
(TV Series) (10 episodes)
- Follow the Clams?
(1996)
- May I Call You Dick?
(1996)
- How Was Your Date with Dad?
(1996)
- City Hall
(1995)
- Who Are You Supposed to Be?
(1995)
1993
Cafe Americain
(TV Series) (3 episodes)
- Happy Birthday to Moi
(1993)
- Weekend at Holly's
(1993)
- Pilot
(1993)
1982-1993
Cheers
(TV Series) (237 episodes)
- One for the Road
(1993)
- The Guy Can't Help It
(1993)
- Rebecca Gaines, Rebecca Loses
(1993)
- It's Lonely on the Top
(1993)
- Woody Gets an Election
(1993)
1990
The Marshall Chronicles
(TV Series) (2 episodes)
- Night of the Chopped Liver
(1990)
- Do the Write Thing
(1990)
1978-1982
Taxi
(TV Series) (75 episodes)
- The Road Not Taken: Part 2
(1982)
- The Road Not Taken: Part 1
(1982)
- Cooking for Two
(1982)
- The Wedding of Latka and Simka
(1982)
- Bobby Doesn't Live Here Anymore
(1982)
1981
Best of the West
(TV Series) (3 episodes)
- The New Jail
(1981)
- Daniel's First Love
(1981)
- Pilot
(1981)
1980
The Stockard Channing Show
(TV Series) (2 episodes)
- Punt, Pass and Kick
(1980)
- Life Begins at 30
(1980)
1979-1980
The Associates
(TV Series) (4 episodes)
- The Party
(1980)
- Danko's a Daddy
(1980)
- Eliot's Revenge
(1980)
- The First Day
(1979)
1977-1978
Rhoda
(TV Series) (4 episodes)
- All Work and No Play
(1978)
- Ida Alone
(1978)
- One Is a Number
(1977)
- The Job
(1977)
1977-1978
The Betty White Show
(TV Series) (2 episodes)
- Play Misty for John
(1978)
- John's Mother
(1977)
1977
Busting Loose
(TV Series) (5 episodes)
- Mr. Dennis Steps Out
(1977)
- Smoke Gets in Your Face
(1977)
- Together Again
(1977)
- Still Nutsy After All These Years
(1977)
1976-1977
Laverne & Shirley
(TV Series) (8 episodes)
- Lonely at the Middle
(1977)
- Guinea Pigs
(1977)
- Guilty Until Proven Not Innocent
(1977)
- Good Time Girls
(1976)
- Dear Future Model
(1976)
1976-1977
The Tony Randall Show
(TV Series) (4 episodes)
- Case: Franklin vs. McClellan
(1977)
- Case: O Come All Ye Wastrels
(1976)
- Case: His Honor vs. Her Honor
(1976)
1975-1977
The Bob Newhart Show
(TV Series) (11 episodes)
- Halls of Hartley
(1977)
- Here's to You, Mrs. Robinson
(1976)
- Some of My Best Friends Are...
(1976)
- Guaranteed Not to Shrink
(1976)
- Warden Gordon Borden
(1976)
1974-1976
Mary Tyler Moore
(TV Series) (4 episodes)
- Mary's Insomnia
(1976)
- Mary the Writer
(1976)
- The Happy Homemaker Takes Lou Home
(1975)
- Neighbors
(1974)
1975-1976
Phyllis
(TV Series) (19 episodes)
- The Wrong Box
(1976)
- Out of the Closet
(1976)
- Off the Bench
(1976)
- Speech 1A
(1976)
- The Triangle
(1976)
1975
Fay
(TV Series) (2 episodes)
- Lillian's Separation
(1975)
- Not with My Husband You Don't
(1975)
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Thanks (3 credits)
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Self (36 credits)
Self (36 credits)
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Archive footage (1 credit)
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Filmed promotional interview for the 1st Season DVD release of Will & Grace (1998). See more »Alternate Names:
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I'll tell you what I love about directing: the surprise. You never know what's going to happen with your piece until an audience weighs in. You may think that you know what will be funny as shit but then a group of bused-in Middle Americans says is is shit and you're shaking your head in dismay. This surprise I find exhilarating and scary--and I love it.Trivia:
Among his most successful series he directed was Cheers (1982), which was set in a bar. His father Abe Burrows was a writer for radio in the 1930s, and one of his most successful series was "Duffy's Tavern", which was also set in a bar. See more »Trademark:
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