Jim Abrahams

A-List

Total Box Office Draw: $198,450,210

Director

Average ROI: 214%
ROI Rank: 284
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Movies

Title
Ruthless People
Top Secret!
Airplane!

Score
84%
83%
92%

Year
1986
1984
1980

Box Office
$71,624,879
$20,458,340
$83,453,539

Known For & ROIs

Ruthless People

Top Secret!

Airplane!

258%

48%

1,450%

ROI Commentary:

Average ROI: 214%
ROI Rank: 284

Jim Abrahams may not be in the top 10%, but with a rank of 284 out of nearly 2,000 directors, he’s definitely not a flop! Plus, being on the A-List means he’s still living the Hollywood dream.

Bio:

Jim Abrahams is an American movie director, writer, and producer. He was born on May 10, 1944, in Shorewood, Wisconsin. Abrahams is best known for his work on comedy films such as Airplane!, The Naked Gun, and Hot Shots!. He co-founded the comedy film production company, Zucker, Abrahams, and Zucker (ZAZ), with David Zucker and Jerry Zucker. Abrahams has also directed and produced several television shows, including Police Squad! and Angie Tribeca. He has won several awards for his work, including a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Series.

Birthday:

January 9, 1944

Birthplace:

Jim Abrahams was born in Shorewood, Wisconsin.

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