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James Burrows
James Burrows
Biography
James Burrows (December 30, 1940 — June 19, 2026) was an American director and producer.
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
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"
Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons"
Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Celebration
Partners
Friends 25th: The One with the Anniversary
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
directing (34 credits)
Mid-Century Modern
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The Show Must Go On
(2025)
...
director
directing
-
Here's to You, Mrs. Schneiderman
(2025)
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director
directing
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Sour Pickleball
(2025)
...
director
directing
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Love Thy Neighbor
(2025)
...
director
directing
-
Maid Serviced
(2025)
...
director
directing
2025
Frasier
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Moving In
(2023)
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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
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Pilot
(2018)
...
director
directing
2018
Will & Grace
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We Love Lucy
(2020)
...
director
directing
-
Conscious Coupling
(2019)
...
director
directing
-
Bad Blood
(2019)
...
director
directing
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Supreme Courtship
(2019)
...
director
directing
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The Real McCoy
(2019)
...
director
directing
2017
2 Broke Girls
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And You Bet Your Ass
(2016)
...
director
directing
-
And The Lost Baggage
(2016)
...
director
directing
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And the Break-up Scene
(2011)
...
director
directing
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Pilot
(2011)
...
director
directing
2011
Mike & Molly
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I See Love
(2016)
...
director
directing
-
The Wedding
(2012)
...
director
directing
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The Rehearsal
(2012)
...
director
directing
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Bachelor/Bachelorette
(2012)
...
director
directing
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The Dress
(2012)
...
director
directing
2010
$#*! My Dad Says
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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
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Pilot
(2003)
...
director
directing
2003
Will & Grace
-
The Finale (2)
(2006)
...
director
directing
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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
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The Official Dharma & Greg Episode of the 1998 Winter Olympics
(1998)
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director
directing
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Pilot
(1997)
...
director
directing
1997
3rd Rock from the Sun
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See Dick Run (1)
(1996)
...
director
directing
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Brains and Eggs
(1996)
...
director
directing
1996
Caroline in the City
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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
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Caroline and the Kink
(1997)
...
director
directing
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Caroline and the Reception
(1997)
...
director
directing
1995
NewsRadio
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Led Zeppelin II
(1996)
...
director
directing
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Zoso
(1996)
...
director
directing
-
Bitch Session
(1996)
...
director
directing
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Xmas Story
(1995)
...
director
directing
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Negotiation
(1995)
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director
directing
1995
Friends
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The One with All the Rugby
(1998)
...
director
directing
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The One with the Morning After
(1997)
...
director
directing
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The One Where Ross and Rachel Take a Break
(1997)
...
director
directing
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The One with the Prom Video
(1996)
...
director
directing
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The One with the Birth
(1995)
...
director
directing
1994
Frasier
-
The Zoo Story
(1998)
...
director
directing
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Death and the Dog
(1997)
...
director
directing
-
Liar! Liar!
(1997)
...
director
directing
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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
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Legacy
(1990)
...
director
directing
1990
Channel 99
director
directing
1988
P.O.P.
director
directing
1984
Night Court
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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
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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
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The Road Not Taken (2)
(1982)
...
director
directing
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The Road Not Taken (1)
(1982)
...
director
directing
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Cooking for Two
(1982)
...
director
directing
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The Wedding of Latka and Simka
(1982)
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director
directing
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Bobby Doesn't Live Here Anymore
(1982)
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director
directing
1978
Calling Doctor Storm, M.D.
director
directing
1977
Lou Grant
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Christmas
(1977)
...
director
directing
1977
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
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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
crew (1 credits)
Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Celebration
thanks
crew
1990
creators (1 credits)
Cheers
creator
creators
1982