J.J. Abrams

Born:27 Juni 1966

Place of Birth:New York City, New York, USA

Known For:Directing

Biography

Jeffrey Jacob Abrams, known to the world as J.J. Abrams, is a visionary American filmmaker and composer whose creative footprint in the realms of action, drama, and science fiction is truly unparalleled. Born on June 27, 1966, Abrams has solidified his place in Hollywood with a string of iconic works that have captivated audiences worldwide.

From the heartfelt drama of "Regarding Henry" to the thrilling sci-fi adventures of "Star Trek" and the epic space opera of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" and "The Rise of Skywalker," Abrams has showcased his versatility as a storyteller and director. His films have collectively grossed over $4 billion globally, cementing his status as one of the most successful directors in the industry.

In addition to his film work, Abrams has left an indelible mark on television with groundbreaking series like "Alias," "Lost," and "Fringe." His ability to craft intricate narratives, filled with mystery and suspense, has earned him critical acclaim and a loyal fan base. Notably, Abrams has been recognized with two Emmy Awards for his work on "Lost."

As a director, Abrams has helmed blockbuster hits such as "Mission: Impossible III," "Super 8," and the highly anticipated "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker." His unique vision and attention to detail have set him apart in a competitive industry, garnering both commercial success and critical praise.

Collaboration lies at the heart of Abrams' creative process, with a roster of talented individuals who have become synonymous with his work. From producers like Bryan Burk to actors such as Greg Grunberg and Keri Russell, Abrams surrounds himself with a team that shares his passion for storytelling and cinematic excellence.

With each project, Abrams pushes the boundaries of what is possible in filmmaking, creating immersive worlds that resonate with audiences of all ages. His dedication to his craft and his ability to blend heart-pounding action with emotional depth have made him a beloved figure in the entertainment industry.

Looking to the future, fans eagerly anticipate Abrams' next ventures, knowing that whatever he creates will be nothing short of spectacular. Whether exploring the depths of space or the complexities of the human experience, J.J. Abrams continues to inspire and captivate audiences around the globe with his unparalleled storytelling prowess.

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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

D-O (voice)

2019

The surviving Resistance faces the First Order once again as the journey of Rey, Finn and Poe Dameron continues. With the power and knowledge of generations behind them, the final battle begins.

The Disaster Artist

J.J. Abrams

2017

An aspiring actor in Hollywood meets an enigmatic stranger by the name of Tommy Wiseau, the meeting leads the actor down a path nobody could have predicted; creating the worst movie ever made.

Men in Black: International

Alien on TV Monitor (uncredited)

2019

The Men in Black have always protected the Earth from the scum of the universe. In this new adventure, they tackle their biggest, most global threat to date: a mole in the Men in Black organization.

Tour de Pharmacy

J.J. Abrams

2017

A mockumentary that chronicles the prevalence of doping in the world of professional cycling.

Spielberg

Self

2017

A documentary on the life and career of one of the most influential film directors of all time, Steven Spielberg.

Music by John Williams

Self - Filmmaker

2024

His unforgettable scores are an essential part of some of the most beloved movies of our time, over a career that spans decades. See and hear maestro John Williams' own story, with insights from filmmakers, musicians, and others he has inspired, complete with rare behind-the-scenes looks at the making of movie history.

For the Love of Spock

Self

2016

The life of Mr. Spock, as well as that of Leonard Nimoy, the actor who played him for almost fifty years, written and directed by his son: Adam.

Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show

Self

2014

“Showrunners” is the first ever feature length documentary film to explore the fascinating world of US television showrunners and the creative forces aligned around them. These are the people responsible for creating, writing and overseeing every element of production on one of the United State’s biggest exports – television drama and comedy series. Often described as the most complex job in the entertainment business, a showrunner is the chief writer / producer on a TV series and, in most instances, the show’s creator. Battling daily between art and commerce, showrunners manage every aspect of a TV show’s development and production: creative, financial and logistical.

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Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Executive Producer

2017

Rey develops her newly discovered abilities with the guidance of Luke Skywalker, who is unsettled by the strength of her powers. Meanwhile, the Resistance prepares to do battle with the First Order.

Mission: Impossible - Fallout

Producer

2018

When an IMF mission ends badly, the world is faced with dire consequences. As Ethan Hunt takes it upon himself to fulfill his original briefing, the CIA begin to question his loyalty and his motives. The IMF team find themselves in a race against time, hunted by assassins while trying to prevent a global catastrophe.

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

Screenplay

2019

The surviving Resistance faces the First Order once again as the journey of Rey, Finn and Poe Dameron continues. With the power and knowledge of generations behind them, the final battle begins.

10 Cloverfield Lane

Producer

2016

After a catastrophic car crash, a young woman wakes up in a survivalist's underground bunker, where he claims to have saved her from an apocalyptic attack that has left the outside world uninhabitable.

Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol

Producer

2011

Ethan Hunt and his team are racing against time to track down a dangerous terrorist named Hendricks, who has gained access to Russian nuclear launch codes and is planning a strike on the United States. An attempt to stop him ends in an explosion causing severe destruction to the Kremlin and the IMF to be implicated in the bombing, forcing the President to disavow them. No longer being aided by the government, Ethan and his team chase Hendricks around the globe, although they might still be too late to stop a disaster.

Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation

Producer

2015

Ethan and team take on their most impossible mission yet—eradicating 'The Syndicate', an International and highly-skilled rogue organization committed to destroying the IMF.

Mission: Impossible III

Writer

2006

Retired from active duty, and training recruits for the Impossible Mission Force, agent Ethan Hunt faces the toughest foe of his career: Owen Davian, an international broker of arms and information, who's as cunning as he is ruthless. Davian emerges to threaten Hunt and all that he holds dear – including the woman Hunt loves.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Writer

2015

Thirty years after defeating the Galactic Empire, Han Solo and his allies face a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren and his army of Stormtroopers.

Star Trek

Producer

2009

The fate of the galaxy rests in the hands of bitter rivals. One, James Kirk, is a delinquent, thrill-seeking Iowa farm boy. The other, Spock, a Vulcan, was raised in a logic-based society that rejects all emotion. As fiery instinct clashes with calm reason, their unlikely but powerful partnership is the only thing capable of leading their crew through unimaginable danger, boldly going where no one has gone before. The human adventure has begun again.

Armageddon

Screenplay

1998

When an asteroid threatens to collide with Earth, NASA honcho Dan Truman determines the only way to stop it is to drill into its surface and detonate a nuclear bomb. This leads him to renowned driller Harry Stamper, who agrees to helm the dangerous space mission provided he can bring along his own hotshot crew. Among them is the cocksure A.J. who Harry thinks isn't good enough for his daughter, until the mission proves otherwise.

Star Trek Into Darkness

Producer

2013

When the crew of the Enterprise is called back home, they find an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization has detonated the fleet and everything it stands for, leaving our world in a state of crisis. With a personal score to settle, Captain Kirk leads a manhunt to a war-zone world to capture a one man weapon of mass destruction. As our heroes are propelled into an epic chess game of life and death, love will be challenged, friendships will be torn apart, and sacrifices must be made for the only family Kirk has left: his crew.

Star Trek Beyond

Producer

2016

The USS Enterprise crew explores the furthest reaches of uncharted space, where they encounter a mysterious new enemy who puts them and everything the Federation stands for to the test.

Cloverfield

Producer

2008

Five young New Yorkers throw their friend a going-away party the night that a monster the size of a skyscraper descends upon the city. Told from the point of view of their video camera, the film is a document of their attempt to survive the most surreal, horrifying event of their lives.

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

Thanks

2010

As bass guitarist for a garage-rock band, Scott Pilgrim has never had trouble getting a girlfriend; usually, the problem is getting rid of them. But when Ramona Flowers skates into his heart, he finds she has the most troublesome baggage of all: an army of ex-boyfriends who will stop at nothing to eliminate him from her list of suitors.

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse

Producer

2022

The unlikely friendship of a boy, a mole, a fox and a horse traveling together in the boy's search for home.

Overlord

Producer

2018

France, June 1944. On the eve of D-Day, some American paratroopers fall behind enemy lines after their aircraft crashes while on a mission to destroy a radio tower in a small village near the beaches of Normandy. After reaching their target, the surviving paratroopers realise that, in addition to fighting the Nazi troops that patrol the village, they also must fight against something else.

The Cloverfield Paradox

Producer

2018

Orbiting above a planet on the brink of war, scientists test a device to solve an energy crisis and end up face-to-face with a dark alternate reality.

Super 8

Director

2011

In 1979 Ohio, several youngsters are making a zombie movie with a Super-8 camera. In the midst of filming, the friends witness a horrifying train derailment and are lucky to escape with their lives. They soon discover that the catastrophe was no accident, as a series of unexplained events and disappearances soon follows. Deputy Jackson Lamb, the father of one of the kids, searches for the terrifying truth behind the crash.

Joy Ride

Writer

2001

Three young people on a road trip from Colorado to New Jersey talk to a trucker on their CB radio, then must escape when he turns out to be a psychotic killer.

A Wrinkle in Time

Thanks

2018

After the disappearance of her scientist father, three peculiar beings send Meg, her brother, and her friend to space in order to find him.

We Own the Night

Thanks

2007

A New York nightclub manager tries to save his brother and father from Russian mafia hitmen.

Lou

Producer

2022

A young girl is kidnapped during a powerful storm. Her mother joins forces with her mysterious neighbour to set off in pursuit of the kidnapper. Their journey will test their limits and expose the dark secrets of their past.

Morning Glory

Producer

2010

A young and devoted morning television producer is hired as an executive producer on a long-running morning show at a once-prominent but currently failing station in New York City. Eager to keep the show on air, she recruits a former news journalist and anchor who disapproves of co-hosting a show that does not deal with real news stories.

Forever Young

Executive Producer

1992

A 1939 test pilot asks his best friend to use him as a guinea pig for a cryogenics experiment. Daniel McCormick wants to be frozen for a year so that he doesn't have to watch his love lying in a coma. The next thing Daniel knows is that he's been awoken in 1992.

Joy Ride 2: Dead Ahead

Characters

2009

While driving to Las Vegas for the bachelor party of her sister Melissa and her fiance Bobby, Kayla stops the car at a gas station to meet her date, Nik, a guy she met on the internet. Nik convinces her to take a secondary road under the protest of Bobby but the car breaks down. They find a house in the middle of nowhere and decide to take the car parked in the house's garage to the next city...

Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes

Producer

2024

Newly discovered interviews with Elizabeth Taylor and unprecedented access to the star’s personal archive reveal the complex inner life and vulnerability of the groundbreaking icon.

Taking Care of Business

Screenplay

1990

An uptight advertising exec has his entire life in a filofax organizer which mistakenly ends up in the hands of a friendly convict who poses as him.