James Burrows, iconic director and co-creator of *Cheers*, who also directed episodes of *Friends* and *Big Bang Theory*, has died at the age of 85.
James Burrows has passed away at 85
Jun 20, 2026
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What's the storyJames Burrows, the legendary director behind some of America's most beloved sitcoms, has died at the age of 85.
Best known for co-creating Cheers, Burrows directed over 1,000 episodes of other TV comedy classics such as F.R.I.E.N.D.S and The Big Bang Theory.
'Friends' director James Burrows dies aged 85
James Burrows, 'Cheers' co-creator, 'Friends' director, dies at 85
James Burrows, 'Cheers' Co-Creator and Famed TV Director, Dead at 85
James Burrows, ‘Cheers’ Co-Creator And ‘Friends’ Director, Dies At 85
TV director James Burrows, known for work on comedies like ‘Cheers’ and ‘Friends,’ dies at 85 | CNN
TV comedy legend James Burrows dies aged 85
James Burrows, ‘Cheers’ Co-Creator and Prolific TV Director, Dies at 85
James Burrows, legendary sitcom director, dies at 85
Legendary TV Director James Burrows Dies At 85
James Burrows, prolific innovator in US TV comedies, dead at 85
For more than 50 years, Burrows was regarded as one of television’s most accomplished directors. He is credited with directing…
James Burrows, known for co-creating \
James Burrows, co-creator of the hit sitcom 'Cheers' and prolific TV director over 1,000 episodes, has died at the age of 85.
James Burrows, who co-created the classic sitcom "Cheers" and directed several episodes of “Friends,” “Frasier,” "Will & Grace"…
James Burrows may not have been as recognizable by name as the actors who starred in the many beloved TV shows he directed, but…
He co-created Cheers and directed hits including Frasier and Friends.
