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Jim Drake
Born
James Richard Drake

(1944-12-02)December 2, 1944
United States
DiedJanuary 10, 2022(2022-01-10) (aged 77)
Freeland, Washington, U.S.
Other namesJames R. Drake
Occupation(s)Film director, television director
Years active1974–2012
SpouseBrigit Drake[1]
Children2[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]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "James Drake Obituary (1944–2022)". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 23, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c James R. Drake, Class of 1963 Archived March 12, 2012, at the Wayback Machine wauwatosa.k12

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