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Jim Drake | |
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Born | James Richard Drake December 2, 1944 United States |
Died | January 10, 2022
Freeland, Washington, U.S. | (aged 77)
Other names | James R. Drake |
Occupation(s) | Film director, television director |
Years active | 1974–2012 |
Spouse | Brigit Drake [1] |
Children | 2 [1] |
James Richard Drake (December 2, 1944 – January 10, 2022) was an American film and television director. [1]
Drake's career began in 1974, working as an associate director for the Norman Lear-produced sitcoms All in the Family and Good Times; he made his lead directorial debut in the syndicated comedy/soap opera spoof series Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, which was executive produced by Lear. His other television works include Sanford, Gimme a Break!, We Got It Made, The Facts of Life, Newhart, Night Court, The Golden Girls, Dave's World, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, its spin-off, The Suite Life on Deck, and other series. [2]
His film credits include Mr. Bill's Real Life Adventures, Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol and Speed Zone starring John Candy. [2]
Drake was an alumnus of Columbia University and Stanford University. [2] He died in Freeland, Washington, on January 10, 2022, at the age of 77. [1]
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verification. (December 2015) |
Jim Drake | |
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Born | James Richard Drake December 2, 1944 United States |
Died | January 10, 2022
Freeland, Washington, U.S. | (aged 77)
Other names | James R. Drake |
Occupation(s) | Film director, television director |
Years active | 1974–2012 |
Spouse | Brigit Drake [1] |
Children | 2 [1] |
James Richard Drake (December 2, 1944 – January 10, 2022) was an American film and television director. [1]
Drake's career began in 1974, working as an associate director for the Norman Lear-produced sitcoms All in the Family and Good Times; he made his lead directorial debut in the syndicated comedy/soap opera spoof series Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, which was executive produced by Lear. His other television works include Sanford, Gimme a Break!, We Got It Made, The Facts of Life, Newhart, Night Court, The Golden Girls, Dave's World, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, its spin-off, The Suite Life on Deck, and other series. [2]
His film credits include Mr. Bill's Real Life Adventures, Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol and Speed Zone starring John Candy. [2]
Drake was an alumnus of Columbia University and Stanford University. [2] He died in Freeland, Washington, on January 10, 2022, at the age of 77. [1]