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J.J. Abrams

Milestones

  • Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
  • Birthday: June 27, 1966
  • 2009

    Directed an all new cast in the eleventh film of the franchise "Star Trek," which explores the early days of Kirk and Spock before they unite aboard the USS Enterprise

  • 2008

    Again collaborated with Matt Reeves who directed the Abrams-produced "Cloverfield"

  • 2006

    Made feature directorial debut with "Mission: Impossible III" starring Tom Cruise

  • 2004 to 0000

    Co-created (with Damon Lindelof) and executive produced the ABC series "Lost"; also wrote and directed several episodes; earned a Golden Globe (2005) nomination for Best Drama

  • 2001

    Co-wrote and co-produced the thriller "Joyride"

  • 2001 to 2006

    Created and executive-produced the ABC series "Alias"; also wrote and directed several episodes

  • 1998 to 2002

    Co-created (with Reeves) and executive produced the drama series "Felicity" (The WB); also directed episodes

  • 1998

    Co-scripted the summer hit "Armageddon"; collaborated with producer Jerry Bruckheimer and director Michael Bay

  • 1996

    Produced first film, "The Pallbearer"; directed by future collaborator Matt Reeves

  • 1991

    Penned the dramatic feature "Regarding Henry" starring Harrison Ford; also co-produced

  • 1990

    First produced film, "Taking Care of Business" (co-wrote with Jill Mazursky)

  • 1982

    Wrote music for cult director Don Dohler's horror feature "Nightbeast"

  • Began making Super 8mm movies at age eight

  • Formed a production company with Jason Katims and Paul Webster

  • Formed the company Bad Robot Productions

  • Met future collaborator Matt Reeves at age 13

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