J.J. Abrams

Biography

Jeffrey Jacob Abrams (born June 27, 1966) is an American filmmaker and composer. He is best known for his works in the genres of action, drama, and science fiction. Abrams wrote and produced films such as Regarding Henry (1991), Forever Young (1992), Armageddon (1998), Cloverfield (2008), Star Trek (2009), Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015), and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019). Abrams' films have grossed over $4 billion worldwide, making him the tenth-highest-grossing film director of all time. Abrams has created numerous television series, including Felicity (co-creator, 1998–2002), Alias(creator, 2001–2006), Lost (co-creator, 2004–2010), and Fringe (co-creator, 2008–2013). He won two Emmy Awards for Lost – Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series and Outstanding Drama Series. His directorial film work includes Mission: Impossible III (2006), Star Trek (2009), Super 8(2011),...

Known For

Career Timeline

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  1. 2026
    The Great Beyond

    Director • Directing

  2. 2019
    Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

    Director • Directing

  3. 2015
    Star Wars: The Force Awakens

    Director • Directing

  4. 2013
    Star Trek Into Darkness

    Director • Directing

  5. 2011
    Super 8

    Director • Directing

  6. 2009
    Star Trek

    Director • Directing

  7. 2009
    Anatomy of Hope

    Director • Directing

  8. 2006
    Mission: Impossible III

    Director • Directing

J.J. Abrams - Aperture