JJ Abrams is one of America’s most talented, prolific and celebrated filmmakers and creator of various critically acclaimed TV series.
Early Accomplishments
When he was 15, he composed the music and sound effects of the 1982 horror film, Nightbeast.
On his father’s advice, he opted for Sarah Lawrence College instead of art school but in his senior year, wrote his debut film treatment which became the 1990 film, Taking Care of Business.
Best Known For
He wrote, directed and produced Super 8 (2011) and is known for his role in the production of Star Wars, Star Trek and Mission Impossible film franchises. The Force Awakens is the 4th highest-grossing film ever.
He has won 2 Emmy awards for his TV series Lost (2004-10) and has been co-creator for others such as Felicity (1998-02), Alias (2001-06) and Fringe (2008-13).
Sexual Orientation
JJ is straight. He and Katie McGrath have been enjoying marital bliss since the blessing of their union in 1996. They have 3 children together; sons Henry (born 1998) and August (born 2006) and daughter Gracie (born 1999).
Family
He was born as Jeffrey Jacob Abrams to Gerald and Carol Abrams (late) and has a sister named Tracy Rosen who is a screenwriter.
Religion
JJ is a Jewish. He was raised as a Jew and also exposes his kids to Jewish celebrations.
Worth To Know
At 25, he hit his first mega financial success when he made $2 million off his script for Forever Young (1992).
He is the owner of TV production company, Bad Robot.
According to JJ, Steven Spielberg is his role model.
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