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J.J. Abrams

J.J. Abrams

Director & actor · born 27 June 1966 · New York City, New York, USA

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.

Where to start: Spielberg (2017).

As director 8

As actor 38

TV shows 23

Frequently asked questions

What is the best J.J. Abrams movie?

By viewer score, Spielberg (2017) at 7.5/10.

What are J.J. Abrams’s most popular movies?

Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.

How many movies has J.J. Abrams made?

46 films on TMDB, 8 as director, 38 as actor.

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