James Burrows

American television director (1940–2026)
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James Burrows

Summary

James Burrows is a human[1]. His place of birth was Los Angeles[2]. He was born on December 30, 1940[3]. He worked as a television director[4], screenwriter[5], television producer[6], and film director[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • James Burrows's place of birth was Los Angeles[2].
  • James Burrows was born on December 30, 1940[3].
  • James Burrows's father was Abe Burrows[9].
  • James Burrows held citizenship in United States[10].
  • James Burrows worked as a television director[4].
  • James Burrows worked as a screenwriter[5].
  • James Burrows worked as a television producer[6].
  • James Burrows worked as a film director[7].
  • James Burrows's education included a stint at Yale School of Drama[11].
  • James Burrows's education included a stint at Oberlin College[12].
  • James Burrows was educated at High School of Music & Art[13].
  • A notable work attributed to James Burrows is Cheers[14].
  • James Burrows received the Primetime Emmy Award[15].
  • James Burrows received the Directors Guild of America Award[16].
  • James Burrows received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series[17].
  • James Burrows received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series[18].
  • James Burrows received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series[19].
  • James Burrows received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series[20].
  • James Burrows is recorded as male[21].
  • James Burrows's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • James Burrows's residence is recorded as Manhattan[23].
  • James Burrows's family name is recorded as Burrows[24].
  • James Burrows's given name is recorded as James[25].
  • James Burrows's given name is recorded as Edward[26].
  • James Burrows's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

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Origins and Family

James Burrows's place of birth was Los Angeles[2]. He was born on December 30, 1940[3]. His father was Abe Burrows[9].

Education

Educated at Yale School of Drama[11], a drama school[28], in United States[29], founded in 1924[30]; Oberlin College[12], a college[31], in United States[32], founded in 1833[33], headquartered in Oberlin[34]; and High School of Music & Art[13], an art academy[35], in United States[36], founded in 1936[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include television director[4], screenwriter[5], television producer[6], and film director[7].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to James Burrows is Cheers[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Primetime Emmy Award[15], a group of awards[38], in United States[39], founded in 1949[40]; Directors Guild of America Award[16], a group of awards[41], in United States[42], founded in 1938[43]; and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series[17], a class of award[44], in United States[45], founded in 1959[46].

Why It Matters

James Burrows has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was James Burrows born?

James Burrows's place of birth was Los Angeles[2].

Who were James Burrows's parents?

James Burrows's father was Abe Burrows[9].

What did James Burrows do for work?

James Burrows worked as television director[4], screenwriter[5], television producer[6], and film director[7].

Where did James Burrows go to school?

James Burrows was educated at Yale School of Drama[11], Oberlin College[12], and High School of Music & Art[13].

What awards did James Burrows receive?

Honors received include Primetime Emmy Award[15], Directors Guild of America Award[16], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series[17], and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [14] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7d ago · باسم · 2026-06-28 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 12d ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-06-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation television director, screenwriter, television producer +1
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  5. 14d ago · Pi bot bot · 2026-06-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikidata description American television director (1940–2026)
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    Wikidata description American television director (1940–2026)
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  8. 15d ago · Krokusse · 2026-06-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  9. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at Yale School of Drama, Oberlin College, High School of Music & Art
    Place of birth Los Angeles
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
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