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J.J. Abrams, actor & director
Actor & Director

J.J. Abrams: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films
25
as director
7
on screen
1996–2025
box office
$4.84B
award win
1
average score
55
Born
June 27, 1966 (age 60)
Birthplace
New York City, U.S.
Full name
Jeffrey Jacob Abrams
Citizenship
American
Occupations
Film director, film producer, screenwriter, composer
Years active
1982-present
Spouses
Katie McGrath
Children
3
Career at a glance

J.J. Abrams's Career in Numbers

J.J. Abrams's films in numbers — as an actor and a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres J.J. Abrams works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Diabolique (1996) to 815 - The Story of the Lost Pilot (2023), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

J.J. Abrams Movies by Decade

  1. 1990s 1
  2. 2000s 3
  3. 2010s 7
  4. 2020s 1

The 2010s were J.J. Abrams's busiest decade, with 7 films.

J.J. Abrams Movies by Genre

  • Action 6
  • Documentary 1
  • Adventure 1
  • Tv movie 1
  • Sci-Fi 1
  • Comedy 1
  • Thriller 1

Action is the genre J.J. Abrams has worked in most, with 6 films, ahead of documentary (1).

J.J. Abrams Career Milestones

First film
Diabolique 1996
Biggest box office hit
Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens $2.07B worldwide
Best-rated film
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Movie Echo Score 46
25 credits

J.J. Abrams Filmography: Every Movie

Every film J.J. Abrams is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 7 as director and 5 as actor. Rated films average a score of 55. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

1 win · 2 nominations

J.J. Abrams: Awards & Nominations

1 win from 2 nominations across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

All movie awards
Biography

Who Is J.J. Abrams?

J.J. Abrams was born in New York City, U.S. in 1966 and is 60 years old. Credited on films since 1996, as both an actor and a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

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.

Works with

Who J.J. Abrams Makes Movies With

The actors and directors J.J. Abrams shares the most films with. Mark Hamill comes first, with 7 films together, followed by Daisy Ridley (7).

FAQ

J.J. Abrams: Questions & Answers

How many movies J.J. Abrams has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has J.J. Abrams been in?

J.J. Abrams is credited on 25 films, from 1996 to 2025. 5 of them as an actor and 7 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is J.J. Abrams's highest-grossing movie?

Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015) is J.J. Abrams's biggest box office hit, with $2.07B worldwide, ahead of Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker (2019) ($1.08B). Across every film with box office figures, J.J. Abrams's movies have made $4.84B.

J.J. Abrams's biggest hits

What is the best J.J. Abrams movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, J.J. Abrams's best-rated film is Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story (2025) with a score of 78, followed by Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) (46).

Best J.J. Abrams movies, ranked

Has J.J. Abrams won an Oscar?

J.J. Abrams has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, J.J. Abrams has 1 win from 2 nominations.

How old is J.J. Abrams?

J.J. Abrams is 60 years old, born on June 27, 1966 in New York City, U.S..

What is J.J. Abrams's newest movie?

The most recent film on J.J. Abrams's filmography is Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story (2025), in the role of Self.

Who does J.J. Abrams work with most often?

J.J. Abrams shares the most films with Mark Hamill (7 films), Daisy Ridley (7 films) and John Boyega (7 films).

The Best J.J. Abrams Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 25 credits.

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