JJ Abrams is a multifaceted and Emmy-winning American filmmaker who has worked as a writer, director, producer and composer in many films and television series including Star Wars: The Force Awakens , Person of Interest , Revolution , Fringe , Star Trek , Cloverfield , and Concerning Henry . He is known for his powerful use of spotlights and lens flares. JJ Abrams is an alma mater from Sarah Lawrence College in Yonkers, New York.

Born name

Jeffrey Jacob Abrams

nickname

not a word

Sun sign

Krebs

Place of birth

New York City, New York, United States

Residence

Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, California, USA

nationality

training

JJ Abrams attended Palisades Charter High School in Los Angeles, California. After some hesitation between an art school and a traditional college, JJ Abrams joined Sarah Lawrence College in Yonkers, New York on his father’s advice.

occupation

Director, Producer, Screenwriter, Actor, Composer, Entrepreneur

family

• Father – Gerald W. Abrams (TV Producer)
• Mother – Carol Ann Kelvin (executive producer) (1942–2012)
• Siblings – Tracy Rosen (Sister) (Screenwriter)
• Others – Samuel David Abrams (paternal grandfather), Lilian Kodish (paternal grandmother), Harry Kelvin (maternal grandfather), Leonore Schor (maternal grandmother)

Manager

JJ Abrams self-manages his work through Bad Robot Productions, Inc., production company, Santa Monica, California, USA.

To build

Slim

Height

5 feet 7 inches or 170 cm

weight

68 kg or 150 lbs

girlfriend/spouse

JJ Abrams has dated –

1. Katie McGrath – In 1996, JJ Abrams married public relations executive Katie McGrath. They are blessed with three beautiful children, son Henry Abrams (b. 1998), daughter Gracie Abrams (b. 1999) and son August Abrams (b. January 11, 2006).

race/ethnicity

White

He is of Ashkenazi Jewish descent.

hair colour

Schwarz

eye color

Green

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

• Thick curly hair
• Wears thick glasses

brand promotion

JJ Abrams has yet to do any endorsement work for any brand.

Religion

Judaism

Known for

• Won Emmy Awards in 2005 for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series and Outstanding Drama Series for the TV series Lost (2004–2010), which he helped create
• His contribution as a writer, director, producer and composer in films and television series includes Task: Impossible – Fallout (2018), Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017), Star Trek: Beyond (2016), Westworld , Star Wars: The Awakening of the Might (2015), Star Trek Into Darkness (2013), Person of Interest (2011-2016), Revolution (2012-2014), Almost Human (2013-2014), Fringe (2008-2013), Undercovers (2010-2012) , Star Trek (2009), Cloverfield (2008), Alias ​​(2001-2006),Lost (2004-2010), Abandonment: Impossible III (2006), Bliss (1998-2002), Armageddon (1998), Forever Young (1992), Concerning Henry (1991) and many others

first movie

In 1990 he made his big screen debut in the comedy Taking Care of Business as a Passenger. However, his role was uncredited.

In 1991, he made his credited big screen debut in the romantic drama film Concerning Henry as the delivery boy.

First TV show

In 1997, he made his first television show appearance as a guest of the music series MuchOnDemand .

In 2001, he made his TV show debut as a voice artist by lending his voice to the character of the man on the phone who had to say “Joey’s Pizza” on the TV series Alias . However, he was uncredited for his role.

In 2007, he made his voice acting debut on the talk show The Colbert Report .

Personal trainer

JJ Abrams leads a busy lifestyle. His best form of training is running on weekends. When he was younger, he worked out regularly at the gym.

JJ Abrams favorite things

• The Twilight Zone Series Episode – The Twilight Zone: Within Walking Distance (1959)
• Food – Sandwich named Chaz from Shopsins General Store in New York

JJ Abrams Facts

1. He grew up in Los Angeles.
2. He usually uses Michael Giacchino’s music in his work.
3. JJ is known for the powerful use of spotlights and lens flares in his films.
4. Its story or plot often has the number 47 in one way or another.
5. He gave Alias ​​(2001) star Jennifer Garner a pink bike for her birthday.
6. During his undergraduate studies, he used Alvin Sargent’s screenplay Ordinary People (1980) as a guide in writing.
7. In 2005, Fade magazine included him on its list of “100 People You Need to Know in Hollywood.”
8. His screenplay Forever Young (1992) sold for $2 million.
9. He loves to record music.
10. In 2007, Entertainment Weekly magazine named JJ Abrams the 29th ^spot on its “The 50 Smartest People in Hollywood” list.
11. He’s a big Howard Stern fan.
12. He guest-directed an episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! TV series in 2006.
13. Actor Greg Grunberg is his childhood friend.
14. He is a fan of the TV series The Twilight Zone (1959-1964) and Downton Abbey (2010-2015).
15. He is the first director to direct a Star Trek and a Star Wars film.
16. JJ Abrams likes to use the name Kelvin, which was his grandfather’s name, in his films such as Kelvin Inman in Lost, the USS Kelvin in Star Trek (2009) and Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) to name a few.
17. He is affiliated with a non-partisan anti-corruption organization called the Creative Council of Represent.Us .
18. He considers Rod Serling and Steven Spielberg to be his heroes.
19. His strength and weakness as a writer is that he is a fast writer.
20. The best movie star gift he has received is a two wheeled Segway scooter given to him by Tom Cruise.
21. His most watched films are Pine (1975) and The Philadelphia Story (1940).
22. He doesn’t use escalators at airports.
23. One device he can’t live without is his Mac laptop.
24. His prized possession is a mystery box from Tannen’s Magic in New York.
25. One historical figure he would like to meet is Aristotle.
26. He is the founder of Katie McGrath & JJ Abrams Family Foundation with his wife. Through the foundation, they have contributed to services in diverse areas such as education and youth, the arts, health, human services, justice and politics, global development, and communities in Los Angeles.
27. In 2001 he was appointed CEO of Bad Robot Manufacturing Company .
28. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram.