J.J. Abrams

Directing · Born 1966-06-27 in New York City, New York, USA

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.…

Filmography

• The Disaster Artist as J.J. Abrams
• Spielberg as Self
• John Williams: The Seventh Symphony as Self
• Diabolique as Video Photographer #2
• Men in Black: International as Alien on TV Monitor (uncredited)
• Blood, Boobs & Beast as Himself
• Industrial Light & Magic: Creating the Impossible as Self
• The Suburbans as Rock Journalist
• POM Wonderful Presents: The Greatest Movie Ever Sold as Self
• Star Trek: Secrets of the Universe as Self

TV

• The Simpsons as J.J. Abrams (voice)
• Last Week Tonight with John Oliver as Self
• Jimmy Kimmel Live! as Self
• The Daily Show as Self
• Icons
• HypaSpace as Self
• The Colbert Report as Self
• Geeking Out as Self
• The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon as Self
• MTV Movie & TV Awards as Self / Presenter