J.J. Abrams
Jeffrey Jacob Abrams is an American filmmaker. 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), Super 8 (2011), and the Star Wars sequels The Force Awakens (2015) and The Rise of Skywalker (2019). Abrams's films have grossed over $4 billion worldwide, making him the tenth highest-grossing film director of all-time, not adjusted for inflation. As of 2026, Abrams is rated the 140th best movie director of all time by an IMDb aggregator of 34 rankings.
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🎬 Movies
Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker
writer
2019
Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker
director
2019
The Disaster Artist
actor
2018
Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens
director
2016
Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens
writer
2016
For the Love of Spock
actor
2016
Star Trek Into Darkness
director
2013
Super 8
director
2011
Super 8
writer
2011
POM Wonderful Presents: The Greatest Movie Ever Sold
actor
2011
📺 TV Shows
Castle Rock
executive_producer
2018
Westworld
executive_producer
2016
Roadies
executive_producer
2016
Moon Shot
executive_producer
2016
11.22.63
executive_producer
2016
Believe
executive_producer
2014
Almost Human
executive_producer
2013
Revolution
executive_producer
2012
Alcatraz
executive_producer
2012
Person of Interest
executive_producer
2011
Undercovers
executive_producer
2010
Undercovers
creator
2010