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J.J. Abrams
Born: 27th Jun 1966 New York City, New York, USA
Dept: Directing
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.
His directorial film work includes Mission: Impossible III (2006), Star Trek (2009), Super 8(2011), and Star Trek Into Darkness (2013). He also directed, co-produced, and co-wrote The Force Awakens, the seventh episode of the Star Wars Skywalker Saga and the first film of the sequel trilogy. The film is his highest-grossing, the fifth-highest-grossing film of all time not adjusted for inflation, as well as the most expensive film ever made. He returned to Star Wars by executive producing The Last Jedi (2017) and directing and co-writing The Rise of Skywalker (2019).
Abrams' frequent collaborators include producer Bryan Burk; producer/directors Damon Lindelof and Tommy Gormley; actors Greg Grunberg, Simon Pegg, Amanda Foreman, and Keri Russell; composer Michael Giacchino; writers Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci; cinematographers Daniel Mindel and Larry Fong; and editors Maryann Brandon and Mary Jo Markey.
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Film and Tv Credits
Total number of credits listed: 57
Film: 36 (63%)
Television: 21 (37%)
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Filmography
2025
The authorized documentary celebrating the film that redefined Hollywood, 50 years after its premiere. Featuring rare archival footage and interviews ... view
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Self
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 ... view
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Self - Filmmaker
2024
A documentary revisiting the global television phenomenon LOST. Featuring interviews with the cast and crew, as well as members of the loyal fan base ... view
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Self
2023
When Lost premiered on September 22nd 2004 it redefined television in a way that only a few did before. The way it came into existence in the first pl ... view
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May 2023 (first aired)
Pete Davidson attempts to work through unique family dynamics and the complexities of fame to form meaningful relationships. ... view
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J.J. Abrams (1 ep.)
2022
Artist and illustrator Charlie Mackesy takes us on a journey through his life, revealing the events that inspired his bestselling book The Boy, the Mo ... view
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Self
2022
Acclaimed composer Michael Giacchino made his directorial debut with Marvel Studios' Special Presentation "Werewolf by Night." This behind-the-scenes ... view
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Self (archive footage)
Jul 2022 (first aired)
When George Lucas set out to make Star Wars, little did he know he would end up revolutionizing an industry. This is the story of a team of creative g ... view
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Self (1 ep.)
Apr 2020 (first aired)
Josh Gad reunites the cast and crews of various classic movies, and discusses the the films in hilarious yet heartfelt conversations. ... view
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Self (1 ep.)
2020
The story lives forever in this feature-length documentary that charts the making of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. ... view
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Self
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 gener ... view
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D-O (voice)
2019
From a prolific career in film and television, Anton Yelchin left an indelible legacy as an actor. Through his journals and other writings, his photog ... view
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Self
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 t ... view
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Alien on TV Monitor (uncredited)
2018
A feature-length documentary focusing on the acclaimed work and eclectic career of maverick filmmaker Larry Cohen, writer-director of "Black Caesar," ... view
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Self
2017
A satirical documentary charting Geoffrey Moore and his daughter Ambra’s journey through Hollywood, as the pair track down celebrities and industry ... view
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Self
2017
A documentary on the life and career of one of the most influential film directors of all time, Steven Spielberg. ... view
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Self
2017
This new extra begins with a look back at the movie's impact at the time it was made. It goes on to explore filmmaking techniques, the human character ... view
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Self
2017
The Magic History Of Cinema is an international documentary showcasing magic and movies long continued history and explores how the origins of cinema ... view
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2017
A mockumentary that chronicles the prevalence of doping in the world of professional cycling. ... view
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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 pred ... view
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J.J. Abrams
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. ... view
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Self
2016
Over the last fifty years, America has been fascinated by Star Trek since it first aired in September of 1966. This 2-hour documentary celebrates the ... view
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Self
Jul 2016 (first aired)
A 30-minute talk show that takes a timely look at pop culture through a fanboy lens and features celebrity interviews, discussion and out-of-the-studi ... view
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Self (2 ep.)
2016
An inside look at the making of the movie Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015), featuring footage and exclusive interviews with the actor ... view
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Self
2016
A discussion of Williams' iconic work and new material for The Force Awakens. ... view
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Self
2015
Alex Zane counts down the top 20 Star Wars moments as voted by the public. Includes contributions from famous fans as well as the stars and crew of th ... view
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Self
2015
Though lightsabers have been a force in the Star Wars galaxy since George Lucas’ original film, the weapon’s on-screen presence evolved throughout ... view
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Self
Sep 2015 (first aired)
Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclect ... view
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Self (2 ep.)
Self - Guest (1 ep.)
Jul 2015 (first aired)
IMDb is on the scene at the hottest events to ask celebs the burning questions and get the answers that IMDb fans are dying to know. ... view
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Self (1 ep.)
2014
“Showrunners” is the first ever feature length documentary film to explore the fascinating world of US television showrunners and the creative for ... view
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Self
Apr 2014 (first aired)
A half-hour satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events. ... view
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Self (1 ep.)
Feb 2014 (first aired)
After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in Los Angeles the program w ... view
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Self (1 ep.)
2013
Is building our own starship Enterprise possible? Will we ever travel between the stars as easily as they do in Star Trek? JJ Abrams' new feature, Sta ... view
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Self
2012
A documentary that explores the making of 'Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol'. It focuses on what the film's team went through while shooting in Pr ... view
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Self
2011
A documentary about branding, advertising and product placement that is financed and made possible by brands, advertising and product placement. ... view
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Self
2010
Leslie Iwerks' documentary takes audiences behind the scenes at ILM with in depth interviews with some of the company's top talent and showcases never ... view
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Self
Nov 2010 (first aired)
A late night television talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien. ... view
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Self - Guest (1 ep.)
2009
In time for the spectacular second season premiere of Fringe on Sky 1, this special documentary, narrated by Lauren Laverne, gets viewers up to speed ... view
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Self
Mar 2009 (first aired)
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon is an American late-night talk show airing weeknights at 12:35 am Eastern/11:35 pm Central on NBC in the United States. T ... view
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Self (1 ep.)
2007
The special focuses on how Star Wars is relevant today and the history that inspired it, and also makes various connections to Greek mythology. It con ... view
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Self
2007
A look at the works and life of the late, great Don Dohler. ... view
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Himself
Oct 2005 (first aired)
The Colbert Report is an American satirical late night television program. It stars political humorist Stephen Colbert, a former correspondent for The ... view
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Self (2 ep.)
2004
Hugh Hefner, Stan Lee, Mark Hamill and Kevin Smith journey into the world of comic book fandom! Documentary filmmaker Donald Swan heads to the world's ... view
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J.J. Abrams
Jan 2003 (first aired)
Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC. ... view
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Self (2 ep.)
Self - Guest (2 ep.)
May 2002 (first aired)
HypaSpace was a weekly entertainment news program about the world of science fiction and fantasy, created by and shown on Space, a Canadian cable tele ... view
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Self (1 ep.)
May 2002 (first aired)
Icons was a documentary TV show on G4 that originally focused on significant people, companies, products, history, and milestones in world of video ga ... view
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Unknown/various (1 ep.)
1999
The Suburbans, a one-hit-wonder new wave band from the '80s, reunite at their bassist's wedding, where a promising young record executive sees the ens ... view
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Rock Journalist
Jan 1999 (first aired)
Sick, twisted, politically incorrect and Freakin' Sweet animated series featuring the adventures of the dysfunctional Griffin family. Bumbling Peter a ... view
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J.J. Abrams (voice) (1 ep.)
Jul 1996 (first aired)
The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture. ... view
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Self (1 ep.)
1996
The wife and mistress of a cruel school master collaborate in a carefully planned and executed scheme to murder him. The plan goes well until the body ... view
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Video Photographer #2
1993
The story of a young, gay, black, con artist who, posing as the son of Sidney Poitier, cunningly maneuvers his way into the lives of a white, upper-cl ... view
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Doug
Sep 1993 (first aired)
Stepping into the late-late slot vacated by David Letterman, Conan O'Brien stars in a show that far outdoes its competition in sheer strangeness. Alon ... view
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Self - Guest (1 ep.)
Jun 1992 (first aired)
The annual film & TV awards show presented by MTV. The nominees are decided by producers and executives at MTV with winners decided online by the gene ... view
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Self / Presenter (1 ep.)
1991
After being shot, a lawyer loses his memory and must relearn speech and mobility, but he has a loving family to support him. ... view
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Delivery Boy
Dec 1989 (first aired)
Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa ... view
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J.J. Abrams (voice) (1 ep.)
Oct 1975 (first aired)
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture a ... view
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Self - Cameo (uncredited) (1 ep.)
Sep 1968 (first aired)
America's popular television News magazine in which an ever changing team of CBS News correspondents contribute segments ranging from hard news covera ... view
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Self (1 ep.)