James Burrows

Biography

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

Career Overview

James Burrows has 45 screen credits in a career dating back to 1977. Their work is anchored in the Darko Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Live in Front of a Studio Audience: The Facts of Life and Diff'rent Strokes, Live in Front of a Studio Audience: "All in the Family" and "Good Times", Friends 25th: The One with the Anniversary. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For: Directing
Gender: male
Known Credits: 45
Birth Date: 1940-12-30 00:00:00
Birth Place: Los Angeles, California, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Darko Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

Norman Lear (3 collaborations)
Jimmy Kimmel (3 collaborations)
Woody Harrelson (3 collaborations)
Jennifer Aniston (2 collaborations)
Anthony Anderson (2 collaborations)
Marisa Tomei (2 collaborations)
Ike Barinholtz (2 collaborations)
Ellie Kemper (2 collaborations)
Ann Dowd (1 collaborations)
Kathryn Hahn (1 collaborations)

Credits

actors (3 credits)
- Being Mary Tyler Moore
  Self (voice)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2023
- The Frasier Story
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1999
- Andy Kaufman: The Midnight Special
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1981
production (6 credits)
- Live in Front of a Studio Audience: The Facts of Life and Diff'rent Strokes
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2021
- Live in Front of a Studio Audience: "All in the Family" and "Good Times"
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2019
- Will & Grace
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  - It's a Family Affair (2018) ... executive producer production
  
  - One Job (2018) ... executive producer production
  
  - The Beefcake & the Cake Beef (2018) ... executive producer production
  
  - Sweatshop Annie & the Annoying Baby Shower (2018) ... executive producer production
  
  - Three Wise Men (2018) ... executive producer production
  
  2017
- Mike & Molly
  
  - Windy City (2013) ... producer production
  
  - School Recital (2013) ... producer production
  
  - Molly’s Out of Town (2013) ... producer production
  
  - Mike Can't Read (2013) ... producer production
  
  - Party Planners (2013) ... producer production
  
  2010
- Will & Grace
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  - The Finale (2) (2006) ... executive producer production
  
  - The Finale (1) (2006) ... executive producer production
  
  - Whatever Happened to Baby Gin? (2006) ... executive producer production
  
  - Partners 'n' Crime (2006) ... executive producer production
  
  - The Mourning Son (2006) ... executive producer production
  
  1998
- Cheers
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  - One for the Road (1993) ... executive producer production
  
  - The Guy Can't Help It (1993) ... executive producer production
  
  - Rebecca Gaines, Rebecca Loses (1993) ... executive producer production
  
  - It's Lonely on the Top (1993) ... executive producer production
  
  - Woody Gets an Election (1993) ... executive producer production
  
  1982
directing (34 credits)
- Mid-Century Modern
  
  - The Show Must Go On (2025) ... director directing
  
  - Here's to You, Mrs. Schneiderman (2025) ... director directing
  
  - Sour Pickleball (2025) ... director directing
  
  - Love Thy Neighbor (2025) ... director directing
  
  - Maid Serviced (2025) ... director directing
  
  2025
- Frasier
  
  - Moving In (2023) ... director directing
  
  - The Good Father (2023) ... director directing
  
  2023
- Live in Front of a Studio Audience: The Facts of Life and Diff'rent Strokes
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2021
- Live in Front of a Studio Audience: "All in the Family" and "Good Times"
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2019
- Friends 25th: The One with the Anniversary
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2019
- Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons"
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2019
- The Neighborhood
  
  - Pilot (2018) ... director directing
  
  2018
- Will & Grace
  
  - We Love Lucy (2020) ... director directing
  
  - Conscious Coupling (2019) ... director directing
  
  - Bad Blood (2019) ... director directing
  
  - Supreme Courtship (2019) ... director directing
  
  - The Real McCoy (2019) ... director directing
  
  2017
- 2 Broke Girls
  
  - And You Bet Your Ass (2016) ... director directing
  
  - And The Lost Baggage (2016) ... director directing
  
  - And the Break-up Scene (2011) ... director directing
  
  - Pilot (2011) ... director directing
  
  2011
- Mike & Molly
  
  - I See Love (2016) ... director directing
  
  - The Wedding (2012) ... director directing
  
  - The Rehearsal (2012) ... director directing
  
  - Bachelor/Bachelorette (2012) ... director directing
  
  - The Dress (2012) ... director directing
  
  2010
- $#*! My Dad Says
  
  - Pilot (2010) ... director directing
  
  2010
- Mastersons of Manhattan
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2007
- The Big Bang Theory
  
  - Pilot (2007) ... director directing
  
  2007
- Two and a Half Men
  
  - Pilot (2003) ... director directing
  
  2003
- Will & Grace
  
  - The Finale (2) (2006) ... director directing
  
  - The Finale (1) (2006) ... director directing
  
  - Whatever Happened to Baby Gin? (2006) ... director directing
  
  - Partners 'n' Crime (2006) ... director directing
  
  - The Mourning Son (2006) ... director directing
  
  1998
- Dharma & Greg
  
  - The Official Dharma & Greg Episode of the 1998 Winter Olympics (1998) ... director directing
  
  - Pilot (1997) ... director directing
  
  1997
- 3rd Rock from the Sun
  
  - See Dick Run (1) (1996) ... director directing
  
  - Brains and Eggs (1996) ... director directing
  
  1996
- Caroline in the City
  
  - Caroline and the Love That Dares Not Speak its Name (1998) ... director directing
  
  - Caroline and the Councilman (1997) ... director directing
  
  - Caroline and the Cold Sesame Noodles (1997) ... director directing
  
  - Caroline and the Kink (1997) ... director directing
  
  - Caroline and the Reception (1997) ... director directing
  
  1995
- NewsRadio
  
  - Led Zeppelin II (1996) ... director directing
  
  - Zoso (1996) ... director directing
  
  - Bitch Session (1996) ... director directing
  
  - Xmas Story (1995) ... director directing
  
  - Negotiation (1995) ... director directing
  
  1995
- Friends
  
  - The One with All the Rugby (1998) ... director directing
  
  - The One with the Morning After (1997) ... director directing
  
  - The One Where Ross and Rachel Take a Break (1997) ... director directing
  
  - The One with the Prom Video (1996) ... director directing
  
  - The One with the Birth (1995) ... director directing
  
  1994
- Frasier
  
  - The Zoo Story (1998) ... director directing
  
  - Death and the Dog (1997) ... director directing
  
  - Liar! Liar! (1997) ... director directing
  
  - Dad Loves Sherry, the Boys Just Whine (1997) ... director directing
  
  - Look Before You Leap (1996) ... director directing
  
  1993
- Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Celebration
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1990
- Wings
  
  - Legacy (1990) ... director directing
  
  1990
- Channel 99
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1988
- P.O.P.
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1984
- Night Court
  
  - All You Need is Love (1984) ... director directing
  
  1984
- Partners
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1982
- Cheers
  
  - One for the Road (1993) ... director directing
  
  - The Guy Can't Help It (1993) ... director directing
  
  - Rebecca Gaines, Rebecca Loses (1993) ... director directing
  
  - It's Lonely on the Top (1993) ... director directing
  
  - Woody Gets an Election (1993) ... director directing
  
  1982
- Family Ties
  
  - Mr. Right (1985) ... director directing
  
  1982
- Butterflies
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1979
- More Than Friends
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1978
- Taxi
  
  - The Road Not Taken (2) (1982) ... director directing
  
  - The Road Not Taken (1) (1982) ... director directing
  
  - Cooking for Two (1982) ... director directing
  
  - The Wedding of Latka and Simka (1982) ... director directing
  
  - Bobby Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1982) ... director directing
  
  1978
- Calling Doctor Storm, M.D.
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  1977
- Lou Grant
  
  - Christmas (1977) ... director directing
  
  1977
crew (1 credits)
- Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Celebration
  
  thanks
  
  crew
  
  1990
creators (1 credits)
- Cheers
  
  creator
  
  creators
  
  1982