J. J. Abrams
Director, Producer, Screenwriter, Composer
Birthdate: Jun 27, 1966
High School: Palisades high School
Yearbook photos of J. J. Abrams from Palisades high School
Jeffrey Jacob (J. J.) Abrams (born June 27, 1966) is a director, producer, screenwriter, and composer. He graduated from Palisades High School, in Pacific Palisades, CA, in 1984, where he was active in both acting and play production. Abrams co-wrote his first film treatment (for what would become Taking Care of Business) while still in college. The following year, he wrote the screenplay for Regarding Henry, in which he also had a small role as a delivery boy. Abrams branched out to television in 1998 and formed Bad Robot, his production company, in 2001. Abrams’ versatile talent has contributed to some major projects, for which he has at times been director, writer, producer, and/or composer. He created/co-created the television shows Alias, Lost, and Fringe and directed the first two films in the Star Trek series reboot. And in 2013, the long-time Star Wars fan was tapped to direct Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens.
Awards (partial list):
- Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series – Pilot for Lost. 2005
- Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series for Lost. 2005
- Producers Guild of America’s Norman Lear Achievement Award in Television. 2013
- Saturn Award for Best Director for Super 8. 2012
Source: Wikipedia
