1940 - 2026
James Burrows American Director
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Rest in Peace James Burrows.
Passed away on 19th June, 2026 aged 85.
James Burrows dating history
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James Burrows was previously married to Debbie Easton (1997 - 2026) and Linda Solomon.
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American Director James Burrows was born James Edward Burrows on 30th December, 1940 in Los Angeles, California, USA and passed away on 19th Jun 2026 USA aged 85. He is most remembered for Taxi, Cheers, Mike & Molly. His zodiac sign is Capricorn.
James Burrows is a member of the following lists: American Jews, American television directors and People from Los Angeles, California.
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Relationship Statistics
| Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
|---|
| Married | 2 |
29 years, 5 months
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20 years, 8 months
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12 years
|
|---|
| Total | 2 |
29 years, 5 months
|
20 years, 8 months
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12 years
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|---|
Details
| First Name |
James
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| Middle Name |
Edward
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| Last Name |
Burrows
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| Full Name at Birth |
James Edward Burrows
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| Alternative Name |
Jimmy, Beads, James Burrows, James Edward Burrows, Jim Burrows, Jimmy Burrows
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| Birthday |
30th December, 1940
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| Birthplace |
Los Angeles, California, USA
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| Died |
19th June, 2026
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| Place of Death |
USA
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| Cause of Death |
Natural causes
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| Build |
Average
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| Eye Color |
Blue
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| Hair Color |
Grey
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| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Religion |
Jewish
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| Ethnicity |
White
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| Nationality |
American
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| University |
Oberlin College in Oberlin, Ohio in 1962, Masters Degree in theater from Yale University in 1965
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| Occupation Text |
Director, Producer, Writer
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| Occupation |
Director
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| Claim to Fame |
Taxi, Cheers, Mike & Molly
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| Year(s) Active |
1974–present, 1965–present, 1965–2025
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| Talent Agency (e.g. Modelling) |
William Morris Endeavor Entertainment
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| Official Websites |
bigbangtheory.wikia.com/wiki/James_Burrows
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James Edward Burrows (December 30, 1940 – June 19, 2026) was an American television director. He received numerous accolades including 11 Primetime Emmy Awards and five Directors Guild of America Awards. He was honored with the Directors Guild of America Lifetime Achievement Award in 2015 and NBC special Must See TV: An All-Star Tribute to James Burrows in 2016.
