JJ Abrams

Having successfully developed the TV series Alias, Lost and Fringe, JJ Abrams is a television producer and film-maker known for his science-fiction and fantasy offerings. In 2009 he directed and released a new feature film reboot of the Star Trek franchise, opening to critical acclaim, with a sequel to follow in 2013.

His other credits include Armageddon, Mission Impossible III, Cloverfield, Super 8 and Revolution.

Occupation:

Director

Nationality:

American

Born:

June 27, 1966 (46)

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Star Trek Into Darkness earns $70m at US box office - top ten in full
May 18, 16:10
Re-Viewed: 'Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan'
May 16, 20:05
Benedict Cumberbatch: 'Star Trek Into Darkness villain is relevant'
May 16, 19:20
'Star Wars 7': William Shatner, Billy Dee Williams give JJ Abrams tips
May 15, 17:01
Benedict Cumberbatch: 'Star Trek into Darkness is feast for the eyes'
May 15, 15:07
Bo Bruce previews 'Star Trek Into Darkness' song - listen
May 15, 11:20
'Star Trek' composer Michael Giacchino to score 'Apes' sequel
May 15, 10:54
'Star Trek Into Darkness' topples 'Iron Man 3' - UK box office top 10
May 14, 16:52
'Star Trek Into Darkness' Simon Pegg: 'It's exciting to play Scotty'
May 14, 11:34
Simon Pegg: 'I don't have a great wish to be in Star Wars'
May 14, 07:12
'Star Trek Into Darkness' tops Australian box office chart
May 13, 22:36
Sleepy Hollow, JJ Abrams sci-fi unveil new trailers - watch and vote
May 13, 13:27
'Sleepy Hollow', JJ Abrams drama lead Fox 2013-2014 schedule
May 11, 00:59
'Star Wars Episode 7' to film in UK
May 09, 19:38
'About a Boy', Sean Hayes sitcom, JJ Abrams 'Believe' picked up by NBC
May 09, 18:06
'Star Trek Into Darkness' unveils making-of video - watch
May 09, 17:55
'Star Wars' franchise will be saved by JJ Abrams, says Simon Pegg
May 09, 09:16
Interview: Eric Bana interview: 'Deadfall', 'Star Trek', 'Hulk' and more
May 09, 01:59
Fox picks up 'Almost Human', 'Sleepy Hollow', more dramas to series
May 08, 15:38
JJ Abrams 'Star Trek' 'honest' movie trailer - watch
May 07, 19:54
Interview: Karl Urban: 'Star Trek Into Darkness deepens character relationships'
May 07, 18:59
'Star Trek': Everything wrong with JJ Abrams sci-fi movie - video
May 07, 18:23
Zoe Saldana: 'I nagged JJ Abrams to make Star Trek Into Darkness'
May 05, 10:29
'Star Trek': 5 of Captain Kirk's most memorable alien loves
May 04, 19:49
'Star Wars Episode 7' to film scenes in Scotland?
May 04, 14:30
Simon Pegg: 'Carrie Fisher thought my Princess Leia crush was strange'
May 03, 22:05
Star Trek 3: Klingons to return, JJ Abrams' future unclear?
May 02, 15:55
'Star Trek Into Darkness' cast gather at London premiere - pictures
May 01, 14:56
'Star Trek', 'Star Wars' JJ Abrams to receive Emmy 'Founders Award'
May 01, 06:50
'Star Wars Episode 7': JJ Abrams expects John Williams to compose score
May 01, 00:30
Review: 'Star Trek Into Darkness' review: Digital Spy verdict
Apr 30, 11:26
'Star Trek': Chris Pine confronts Benedict Cumberbatch in new video
Apr 29, 12:30
JJ Abrams to adapt Stephen King's '11/22/63' for television?
Apr 29, 11:55
Carrie Fisher on Star Wars Episode 7: 'I like being bought by Disney'
Apr 29, 11:14
'Star Trek Into Darkness': Kirk and Spock face danger in new pictures
Apr 26, 16:01
JJ Abrams on directing Star Trek 3: 'It's a possibility'
Apr 26, 15:30
Blog: Thor sequel, Monsters University: This Week's Hottest Movie Trailers
Apr 26, 15:12
'Star Trek Into Darkness': Sulu, Bones in new character posters
Apr 26, 09:00
Review: 'Star Trek: The Game' review (PS3): Generations behind
Apr 25, 20:45
'Star Trek Into Darkness': Harrison analyses Spock in new viral video