James Burrows's biography
James Edward Burrows is 82 years old director born at Los Angeles. He was born on Monday 30th of December 1940. He is often nicknamed as Jimmy. According to year of birth 1940 he belongs to Silent Generation. Birthday on 30th of December means James is Capricorn. These people are stable in nature. As the sign lord is “Saturn”, the person will be judgemental in his approach.
He is white american. He is citizen of United States of America. He is jewish. James´s primary profession is to be television director. You can know him also as screenwriter, film producer, television producer. He is recently known as film director.
James Burrows's dad
James Burrows's father's name is Abe Burrows. He is known as author. His father was born on Sunday 18th of December 1910 in New York City. James´s father died on Friday 17th of May 1985 in New York City. Abe Burrows was 45 years old, when this happened.
James Burrows's schools
We found 3 schools He attended. Complete list of schools: Yale School of Drama, Oberlin College, High School of Music & Art.
Detailed informations about James´s schools
- Graduated from Oberlin College in Oberlin, OH, in 1962. Received a masters degree in theater from Yale University in 1965.
James Burrows's career
His main focus is to be director. He is famous thanks to Taxi, Cheers, Mike & Molly.
Is James Burrows gay ?
He is known to be straight.
Awards and competitions
James Burrows's Awards
- James received award for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series for work Taxi in 1980
- James received award for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series for work Taxi in 1981
- James received award for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series for work Cheers in 1983
- He received award for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series for work Cheers in 1991
- James received award for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series for work Frasier in 1994
James Burrows's Nominations
- He and TV director George Schaefer are tied at 15 each for the most nominations ever received from the Directors Guild of America.
What else you don't know about James Burrows ?
James´s middle name is Edward.
James Burrows's quotes
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James Burrows's body shape, hair color
Lets describe how James Burrows looks. We will focus on his body shape, hair color. Body build is average. His hair is shade of grey.