James Burrows, American Television and motion picture director, producer. Recipient Dirs. Guild American award for comedy direction, 1984, 91, 94, Emmy awards NATAS for director in comedy series Taxi, 1979-1980, 81-82 seasons, Cheers, 1982-1983, 90-91 seasons; Emmy award as co-producer Cheers,1982-1983, 83-84, 89-90, 90-91 seasons; Emmy award as director of a Comedy Series for Fraiser, 1994.
Background
Burrows, James was born on December 30, 1940 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Abe Burrows.
Education
Bachelor, Oberlin College
Master of Fine Arts, Yale University.
Recipient Directors Guild American award for comedy direction, 1984, 91, 94, 99, Emmy awards National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for director in comedy series Taxi, 1979-1980, 81-82 seasons, Cheers, 1982-1983, 90-91 seasons. Emmy award as co-producer Cheers, 1982-1983, 83-84, 89-90, 90-91 seasons. Emmy award as director of a Comedy Series for Fraiser, 1994, American Comedy award for Lifetime Achievement, 1996, United States Comedy Festival Career Tribute award, 2006.
Named to Academy television Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame, 2006.
Recipient Directors Guild American award for comedy direction, 1984, 91, 94, 99, Emmy awards National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for director in comedy series Taxi, 1979-1980, 81-82 seasons, Cheers, 1982-1983, 90-91 seasons. Emmy award as co-producer Cheers, 1982-1983, 83-84, 89-90, 90-91 seasons. Emmy award as director of a Comedy Series for Fraiser, 1994, American Comedy award for Lifetime Achievement, 1996, United States Comedy Festival Career Tribute award, 2006.
Named to Academy television Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame, 2006.