Jim Drake

Director, Composer, Actor

December 2, 1944 — January 10, 2022 (77 years)
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Jim Drake is an American film and television director.

Drake's career began in 1974, working as an associate director for the Norman Lear sitcoms All in the Family and Good Times, he made is solo directorial debut in the 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 among other series.

His film credits include Mr. Bill's Real Life Adventures, Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol and Speed Zone! starring John Candy.

He is an alumnus of Columbia and Stanford University.

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Known For

  • Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol
    Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol1987
  • The Golden Girls
    The Golden Girls7 seasons
  • The Suite Life of Zack & Cody
    The Suite Life of Zack & Cody3 seasons
  • Night Court
    Night Court9 seasons
  • Who's the Boss?
    Who's the Boss?8 seasons
  • The Facts of Life
    The Facts of Life9 seasons
  • Gimme a Break!
    Gimme a Break!6 seasons
  • Speed Zone
    Speed Zone1989
  • The Suite Life on Deck
    The Suite Life on Deck3 seasons
  • Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman
    Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman2 seasons
  • SCTV Network 90
    SCTV Network 906 seasons
  • Living Single
    Living Single5 seasons
  • Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
    Hangin' with Mr. Cooper5 seasons
  • Newhart
    Newhart8 seasons
  • Night Stand
    Night Stand2 seasons
  • Coach
    Coach9 seasons
  • Sanford
    Sanford2 seasons
  • Alice
    Alice9 seasons
  • Double Trouble
    Double Trouble2 seasons