J.J. Abrams

Jeffrey Jacob Abrams, widely recognized as J.J. Abrams, is an accomplished American filmmaker and composer born on June 27, 1966. Known for his contributions to the genres of action, drama, and science fiction, Abrams has written and produced renowned 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). Collectively, Abrams' films have yielded over $4 billion globally, placing him as the ninth-highest-grossing film director of all time. Following his film success, Abrams has also created several television series, including Felicity (co-creator, 1998–2002), Alias (creator, 2001–2006), Lost (co-creator, 2004–2010), and Fringe (co-creator, 2008–2013). He secured two Emmy Awards for Lost - Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series and Outstanding Drama Series. Abrams then continued to direct more significant films like Mission: Impossible III (2006), Star Trek (2009), Super 8 (2011), and Star Trek Into Darkness (2013). Abrams returned to Star Wars as executive producer in The Last Jedi (2017) and as director and co-writer in The Rise of Skywalker (2019). His work spans from 1982 to the present day, filled with many collaborations with successful producers, directors, actors, composers, writers, cinematographers, and editors.