James Widdoes · Cineora

DIRECTOR · FROM PITTSBURGH, USA

James Widdoes

Born 1953 · 72 years old71 credits since 1978

FunnyFamilyFeel goodHeartwarmingParenthood

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In the pictureTwo and a Half Men

ABOUT JAMES

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Born15 November 1953

BirthplacePittsburgh, USA

Known forDirecting

On Cineora27 of 68 titles

Known for

The titles people know James from.

Series

Two and a Half Men

2003–2015IMDb7.1

Series

The King of Queens

1998–2007IMDb7.4

Series

Mom

2013–2021IMDb7.4

Series

According to Jim

2001–2009IMDb6.5

Series

My Wife and Kids

2001–2005IMDb7.0

Series

8 Simple Rules

2002–2005IMDb7.0

Series

Reba

2001–2007IMDb6.8

Series

Two Guys and a Girl

1998–2001IMDb7.4

Series

Man with a Plan

2016–2020IMDb7.0

Series

Call Me Kat

2021–2023IMDb5.4

Series

Leanne

2025–IMDb7.2

Series

'Til Death

2006–2010IMDb6.6

Career

IMDb rating of each title they made on Cineora, by year.

Titles on Cineora: 27
Average IMDb: 6.6
Highest rated: MomIMDb 7.4
Working since: 1978

Size: how widely seen

Filmography

71 credits

The 2020s

6 titles · IMDb 5.8 on average

Series

Leanne

2025–IMDb7.2

Director · 5 episodes

Series

Extended Family

2023–2024IMDb5.2

Director · 2 episodes

Series

Call Me Kat

2021–2023IMDb5.4

Director · 2 episodes

Series

B Positive

2020–2022IMDb6.4

Director · 3 episodes

Not on Cineora

Blackballed

2020

Executive Producer · 12 episodes

Series

Broke

2020IMDb4.9

Director · 1 episode

The 2010s

3 titles · IMDb 6.7 on average

Series

Man with a Plan

2016–2020IMDb7.0

Director · 1 episode

Series

Clipped

2015IMDb5.6

Director · 1 episode

Series

Mom

2013–2021IMDb7.4

Director · 123 episodes

The 2000s

16 titles · IMDb 6.9 on average

Not on Cineora

The Bill Engvall Show

2007

Director · 8 episodes

Series

'Til Death

2006–2010IMDb6.6

Director · 32 episodes

Not on Cineora

Modern Men

2006

Director · 1 episode

Series

Out of Practice

2005–2006IMDb7.4

Director · 2 episodes

Not on Cineora

Twins

2005

Director · 18 episodes

Not on Cineora

In the Game

2004

Director

Series

Two and a Half Men

2003–2015IMDb7.1

Director · 143 episodes

Not on Cineora

All About the Andersons

2003

Director · Producer · Executive Producer · 2 episodes

The 1990s

22 titles · IMDb 7.1 on average

The Mike O'Malley Show

Not on Cineora

The Mike O'Malley Show

1999

Director · 2 episodes

Not on Cineora

Movie Stars

1999

Director · 5 episodes

Not on Cineora

Brother's Keeper

1998

Director · Executive Producer · 15 episodes

Series

The King of Queens

1998–2007IMDb7.4

Director · 13 episodes

Not on Cineora

Holding the Baby

1998

Director · 1 episode

Getting Personal

Not on Cineora

Getting Personal

1998

Director · 3 episodes

Series

Two Guys and a Girl

1998–2001IMDb7.4

Director · 1 episode

Not on Cineora

Working

1997

Director · 2 episodes

The 1980s

6 titles · IMDb 6.8 on average

Not on Cineora

Doctor Doctor

1989

Director · 3 episodes

Not on Cineora

Anything But Love

1989

Director · 2 episodes

Raising Miranda

Not on Cineora

Raising Miranda

1988

Director · 4 episodes

Series

Empty Nest

1988–1995IMDb6.6

Director · 1 episode

Series

Just the Ten of Us

1988–1990IMDb7.0

Director · 6 episodes

Throb

Not on Cineora

Throb

1986

Director · 1 episode

Often works with

The people who keep turning up in James’s titles.

Chuck LorreCreator · Two and a Half Men, Mom and 1 more

Patton OswaltThe King of Queens and The Goldbergs

Jon CryerTwo and a Half Men and Extended Family

Kristen JohnstonMom and Leanne

Harry AndersonNight Court and Dave's World

Matt CookMan with a Plan and Clipped

Marsha WarfieldNight Court and Empty Nest

Bruce MillerComposer · 'Til Death and Out of Practice