James Burrows, legendary Hollywood director behind ‘Cheers,’ ‘Friends’ and ‘Will & Grace,’ dies at 85 By Latest & Breaking News on Fox News Comments Off on James Burrows, legendary Hollywood director behind ‘Cheers,’ ‘Friends’ and ‘Will & Grace,’ dies at 85 4 Min Read James Burrows, the legendary "King of Sitcoms" who directed "Cheers," "Friends" and "Will & Grace," died at 85 surrounded by his loving family.