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James Frawley

American director and actor (1936-2019) · United States · On the map · Directors · Died at 82

James Joseph Frawley was an American director and actor. He was a member of the Actors Studio since around 1961. He was best known for directing The Muppet Movie (1979), and The Monkees television series.

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2019Died22 January 20192007Private PracticeSeries, Director2002Nancy DrewFilm, Director2001SmallvilleSeries, Director1998Mr. HeadmistressFilm, Director1997Ally McBealSeries, Director1996Harrison: Cry of the CityFilm, Director1995The Shamrock ConspiracyFilm, Director1992Melrose PlaceSeries, Director1990Runaway HeartFilm, Director1987Jake and the FatmanSeries, DirectorAssault and MatrimonyFilm, 1987Director1984The OutlawsFilm, Director1983Scarecrow and Mrs. KingSeries, Director1980Magnum, P.I.Series, DirectorGridlockFilm, 1980Director1976The Big BusFilm, Director1975Delancey Street: The Crisis WithinFilm, Director1971The Christian Licorice StoreFilm, Director1967Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy SeriesAward1965Hogan's HeroesSeries, Gestapo Captain1964The TroublemakerFilm, Sal Kelly / Sol Kelly / Judge Kelly1961Dr. KildareSeries, Luther Bernstein1960J-24Film, Director, Writer1955GunsmokeSeries, Furnas1936Born29 September 1936

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  • Jim Henson Idea Man 2024
  • The Muppet Movie 1979
  • Fraternity Vacation 1985
  • The Big Bus 1976

Also in Français

Filmography 35

114 credits on file

Television 24

Awards

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series1967

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1936 to 2019 · aged 82