Quick Info
| Profession | Television director, producer, writer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 30/12/1940 |
| Age | 85 years (died on 19, Jun, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Date of Death | 19/06/2026 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | James Edward Burrows |
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| Known For | Co-creating Cheers and directing many landmark sitcoms |
| Notable Awards | Multiple Emmy and DGA awards |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Debbie Easton |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Debbie Easton |
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Career
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| Career Notes | Worked in television from the 1970s until 2025; directed numerous pilot episodes and episodes of major sitcoms. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was widely regarded as one of the most influential directors in the history of the sitcom. | |
| 2. He co-created Cheers with Glen and Les Charles. |