J. J. Abrams
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J. J. Abrams is an American filmmaker born in 1966 who has worked in film and television production. He is a notable figure in contemporary entertainment, though specific details about his major works and impact would require additional context beyond the basic biographical information provided.
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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'…
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- Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story — Self2025
- Music by John Williams — Self - Filmmaker2024
- Getting LOST — Self2024
- 815 - The Story of the Lost Pilot2023
- Bupkis — J.J. Abrams2023
- Director by Night — Self (archive footage)2022
- Charlie Mackesy: The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, the Horse and Me — Self2022
- LIGHT & MAGIC — Self2022
- The Skywalker Legacy — Self
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Jeffrey Jacob Abrams (/ˈeɪbrəmz/; born June 27, 1966) is an American filmmaker. He is best known for his work 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), Super 8 (2011), and the Star Wars sequels The Force Awakens (2015) and The Rise of Skywalker (2019). Abrams's films have grossed more than $4 billion, making him the tenth highest-grossing film director of all-time, not adjusted for inflation.
Abrams has created numerous television series, including Felicity (co-creator, 1998–2002), Alias (2001–2006), Lost (co-creator, 2004–2010), Fringe (co-creator, 2008–2013), and Duster (co-creator, 2025). He won two Emmy Awards for Lost: Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series and Outstanding Drama Series.
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