James Burrows, Legendary Director of Cheers and Friends, Dies at 85
James Burrows, the acclaimed director and co-creator of iconic television shows like 'Cheers' and 'Friends,' has passed away at the age of 85. Tributes from actors and the industry remember him as a television legend who shaped comedy for generations, having directed over 1000 episodes and won numerous Emmys.
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James Burrows, legendary director of Cheers and Friends, dies aged 85
Best-known as co-creator of sitcom Cheers, Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of other classics including the Big Bang Theory and Will and Grace.
Read full article →James Burrows, director of classic shows 'Cheers' and 'Friends,' dies at 85
Burrows spent his career behind the camera specializing in situation comedies. Few viewers recognized him or knew his name, other than to see it flash quickly on the screen in the opening credits. But they knew his work.
By The Associated Press
Read full article →TV legend James Burrows, co-creator of Cheers and director for hit show Friends, dies at 85
Celebrated televisions director and producer James Burrows, who was behind the hit show Cheers and directed thousands of episodes of hit shows like Friends and Will & Grace, has died at the age of 85.
Read full article →‘Taxi’ Star Tony Danza Pays Tribute to Director James Burrows: ‘We Have Lost the Greatest of All Time’
Rememberances are pouring out for TV director James Burrows, who died on Friday at 85. Tony Danza, who worked with Burrows on 75 episodes of the ABC comedy series “Taxi,” paid tribute to his longtime director on Friday afternoon. He wrote on X, “We have lost the greatest of all time. Jimmy Burrows. I know […]
By Jack Dunn
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Read full article →Critic’s Appreciation: Television Often Neglects Directors, but James Burrows’ Legacy Is Impossible to Overlook
A key creative force in shaping beloved sitcoms from 'Taxi' to 'Cheers,' from 'Friends' to 'Will & Grace,' Burrows won 11 Emmys and helmed well over 1,000 episodes of television.
By Daniel Fienberg
Read full article →James Burrows wife and children: Family in focus after Cheers co-creator and sitcom legend dies at 85
James Burrows is survived by his wife, Debbie Easton Burrows, whom he married in 1997. Burrows' family includes four daughters and seven grandchildren.
Read full article →James Burrows Tributes: Lisa Kudrow, Tony Danza & More Remember “Greatest Of All Time”
Amid the news of James Burrows’ death, Hollywood is mourning the loss of the decorated and beloved sitcom director. On Friday, following his death at age 85 from a brief illness, Burrows’ past colleagues and peers paid tribute to “the greatest of all time” in some heartfelt tributes from the likes of Lisa Kudrow, Tony […]
By Erik Pedersen
Read full article →James Burrows, 'Friends' & 'Cheers' Director, Dead at 85
James Burrows -- a famous television director who was involved in some of the biggest sitcoms of all time -- is dead. James' family released a statement Friday announcing his death ... revealing he passed away peacefully, surrounded by family. The…
By TMZ Staff
Read full article →James Burrows, Cheers Co-Creator, Dead at 85
Throughout his prolific life, James Burrows shaped many of the most beloved sitcoms. The iconic television director—best known for his work on Cheers, Friends and Will & Grace—died on June 19 at...
By Sabba Rahbar
Read full article →Cheers Creator James Burrows Dies At 85
James Burrow, the creator of one of the most iconic sitcoms of all time, Cheers, and the director of Will & Grace, has sadly passed away at 85.
By Jennifer Chu
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