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 |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about James Burrows
19/06/2026
James Burrows died on 19/06/2026 at the age of 85, as confirmed by his family and agent. His family said he passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. He was remembered as one of the most decorated multi-camera sitcom directors, known for Cheers, Frasier, Friends, and Will & Grace.
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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 | 11 Emmy Awards, including five for directing and five for Outstanding Comedy Series (Cheers and Will & Grace) |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Debbie Easton |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Debbie Easton |
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Family
| Father | Abe Burrows |
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| Mother | Ruth Burrows (née Levinson) |
| Spouse | Debbie Easton (stylist) |
| Children | Four daughters |
| Grandchildren | Seven |
Career
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| Career Notes | Worked in television from the 1970s until 2025; directed numerous pilot episodes and episodes of major sitcoms, with more than 1,000 episodes directed in total. |
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. | |
| 3. He was the son of composer, director and writer Abe Burrows. | |
| 4. He directed every episode of the original Will & Grace, 246 in total. |
