James Burrows

Directing

James Burrows

Born December 30, 1940 · Los Angeles, California, USA

Died June 19, 2026 · aged 85

James Burrows (December 30, 1940 — June 19, 2026) was an American director and producer.

Known For

Live in Front of a Studio Audience: The Facts of Life and Diff'rent StrokesLive in Front of a Studio Audience: The Facts of Life and Diff'rent Strokes · 2021
Live in Front of a Studio Audience: The Facts of Life and Diff'rent Strokes
★ 7.42021
MovieComedyTV Movie
The live special event features reenactments of episodes from “The Facts of Life” and “Diff’rent Strokes”.
Disneyland's 35th Anniversary CelebrationDisneyland's 35th Anniversary Celebration · 1990
Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Celebration
★ 6.01990
MovieFamilyComedy
This special celebration of Disneyland's 35th anniversary, bursting at the seams with celebrity cameos, focuses on the changes Disneyland has undergone over the years, as the featured stars reminisce about their favorite attractions.
Live in Front of a Studio Audience: "All in the Family" and "Good Times"Live in Front of a Studio Audience: "All in the Family" and "Good Times" · 2019
Live in Front of a Studio Audience: "All in the Family" and "Good Times"
★ 6.12019
MovieComedyTV Movie
Live performances of classic holiday-themed episodes from Norman Lear's hit shows "All in the Family" and "Good Times."
More Than FriendsMore Than Friends · 1978
More Than Friends
★ 10.01978
MovieComedyDrama
Matty Perlman and Alan Corkus are old friends. He wants them to be more than friends. Sometimes she does too.
Friends 25th: The One with the AnniversaryFriends 25th: The One with the Anniversary · 2019
Friends 25th: The One with the Anniversary
★ 8.42019
MovieComedyDrama
Your friends are still there for you, 25 years later! Celebrate the milestone anniversary of the beloved sitcom, coming to the big screen for the first time ever! Make sure to get to the theater early for special content beginning approximately 10-15 minutes prior to showtime, including de-archived Friends interview footage, shot by Extra during the first week of production on the Friends set. See and hear from the actors and go behind the scenes in this never-before-seen material. This bonus content is consistent across all three nights and will be followed by four unique episodes hand-picked by the Friends producers, which have been meticulously upgraded to 4K for an amazing theatrical experience.
Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons"Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons" · 2019
Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons"
★ 6.62019
MovieComedyTV Movie
Celebrities re-create an original episode each from "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons."
PartnersPartners · 1982
Partners
★ 5.51982
MovieComedyCrime
After a series of murders in Los Angeles's gay community, heterosexual police officer Sgt. Benson is assigned to go undercover as half of a gay couple with Officer Kerwin, a Records Clerk
Mastersons of ManhattanMastersons of Manhattan · 2007
Mastersons of Manhattan
2007
MovieComedy
A look at the life of two sisters who come from a socially prominent family in New York.

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Friends 25th: The One with the AnniversaryFriends 25th: The One with the Anniversary · 2019
Friends 25th: The One with the Anniversary
★ 8.42019
MovieComedyDrama
Your friends are still there for you, 25 years later! Celebrate the milestone anniversary of the beloved sitcom, coming to the big screen for the first time ever! Make sure to get to the theater early for special content beginning approximately 10-15 minutes prior to showtime, including de-archived Friends interview footage, shot by Extra during the first week of production on the Friends set. See and hear from the actors and go behind the scenes in this never-before-seen material. This bonus content is consistent across all three nights and will be followed by four unique episodes hand-picked by the Friends producers, which have been meticulously upgraded to 4K for an amazing theatrical experience.

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