| Jim Drake | |
| Birth Name: | James Richard Drake |
| Birth Date: | 2 December 1944 |
| Birth Place: | United States |
| Death Place: | Freeland, Washington, U.S. |
| Othername: | James R. Drake |
| Occupation: | Film director, television director |
| Years Active: | 1974–2012 |
| Spouse: | Brigit Drake |
| Children: | 2 |
James Richard Drake (December 2, 1944 – January 10, 2022) was an American film and television director.
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.[1]
His film credits include Mr. Bill's Real Life Adventures, and Speed Zone starring John Candy.[1]
Drake was an alumnus of Columbia University and Stanford University.[1] He died in Freeland, Washington, on January 10, 2022, at the age of 77.[2]