J.J. Abrams

The American film- and television producer, director, actor and screenwriter Jeffrey Jacob Abrams is best known to fans as J.J. Abrams. He is well known for his roles in films such as “Star Trek” and “Mission Impossible III,” as well as television shows such as “Alias” and “Felicity.” His father is also a television director, so he gained an early interest in filmmaking.

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Biography and Early Life

Abrams was born to TV producer Gerald Abrams in New York and his wife, Carol Ann, who has produced TV and movies in New York. He has a sister who is a screenwriter as well. He is a devout follower of the Jewish faith.

Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement

So, how old is J.J. Abrams in 2021 and what is his height and weight? Well, J.J. Abrams’s age is 55 years old as of today’s date 2nd August 2021 having been born on 27 June 1966. Though, he is 5′ 57″ in feet and inches and 170 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 149 lbs in Pound and 68kg in Kilograms

Education

He was born and raised in the city of Los Angeles. He graduated from Palisades Charter High School and went on to Sarah Lawrence College, an art school in New York. J.J. Abrams intended to pursue a career in dentistry, but his father encouraged him to pursue a career in the arts instead.

Personal Life: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids

J.J. Abrams married Katie McGrath, a brand marketing executive, in 1996. Henry Abrams, daughter Gracie Abrams, and son August Abrams are their three beautiful children.

Is J.J. Abrams Gay?

No, he is not gay because even at the moment he is still married to his wife and he is always there for his family.

Professional Career

Abrams co-wrote a screenplay treatment with Jill Mazursky, which was later adapted into the 1990 comedy film “Taking Care of Business.” At the box office, the film was a dud. Unfazed by his disappointment, he went on to write the screenplay for the 1991 drama film “Regarding Henry,” which received critical acclaim. He wrote the screenplay for Mel Gibson’s scifi romantic comedy “Forever Young” in 1992.

The public was enthusiastic about the film. With the romantic comedy ‘The Pallbearer,’ released in 1996, he made the transition to director. He and Jill Mazursky co-wrote the script for ‘Gone Fishin’ in 1997. Both ‘The Pallbearer’ and ‘Gone Fishin’ were huge box office flops. In 1998, he co-wrote the script for “Armageddon” with Jonathan Hensleigh and others, which was his first major success as a screenwriter for films.

The film was a box office success all over the world. In the same year, he and Matt Reeves co-created the television show “Felicity.” Felicity, the title character, was a university student, and the show revolved around her experiences. The series lasted four years. When he co-wrote the script for ‘Armageddon’ (1998) with Jonathan Hensleigh and others, he had his first big break as a film screenwriter.

The film was a box office success all over the world. In 1998, he and Matt Reeves co-created the television show “Felicity.” Felicity, the title character, was a university student, and the show revolved around her experiences. The series lasted four years. In 2001, he co-wrote and co-produced the horror film “Joy Ride,” which was a critical and commercial success. For the next five years, he didn’t write or make another film.

Abrams wrote the script for the action series “Alias,” which followed the life and work of a fictional CIA agent named Sydney Bristow and the identities she used to hide her true profession from her friends and family. From 2001 to 2006, it aired for five seasons. From 2004 to 2010, Abrams co-created the television drama series ‘Lost,’ which aired for six seasons. The series followed passengers who were trapped on a mysterious tropical island after surviving a plane crash.

With ‘Mission: Impossible III,’ which he also co-wrote, he made his directorial debut in 2006. The film starred Tom Cruise and was a box office success. Critics praised his direction and co-production of the 2009 space fiction film “Star Trek,” which he directed and co-produced. It was a commercial success as well.

In 2011, he worked with Tom Cruise and Bryan Burk to co-produce ‘Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol.’ It went on to become the most popular Mission Impossible film of all time. In the same year, he collaborated with Steven Spielberg on the science-fiction thriller ‘Super 8,’ which he wrote, directed, and co-produced.

Awards

For his television drama series “Lost,” he earned two Emmy Awards in 2005: Best Director and Outstanding Drama Series. In 2012, the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Films honored him with the Saturn Award for Best Director for his thriller “Super 8.” The Producers Guild of America has bestowed upon him two honors (PGA). In 2006, he won the Best Drama Award for ‘Lost,’ and in 2013, he received the Norman Lear Achievement Award in Television.

Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of J.J. Abrams in 2021

J.J. Abrams alias “Jeffrey Jacob Abrams” has a net worth of $350 million as of 2021. He made his millions through his artistic work, which he began when he was about 15 years old. J.J. Abrams founded Bad Robot Productions, where he worked on a number of television shows and films. He directed “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” which grossed more than $2 billion in theaters.

He is a huge fan of Howard Stern, the radio personality known as the “Shock jock.” Greg Grunberg, an actor who he often casts in his films and shows, is his best friend. He is politically active and has donated to the campaigns of Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, John Edwards, Harry Reid, and others.