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J.J. Abrams
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J.J. Abrams is an American film director and producer born in 1966 in New York City, New York. He created television shows such as Felicity, Alias, Undercovers, Fringe, and Lost. He produced the TV shows Revolution and Person of Interest. He directed Star Trek: Into Darkness, Mission: Impossible III, and Super 8, and Star Wars: The Force Awakens. He has earned multiple Emmy Awards, a PGA Award, and ASCAP Film and Television Music Award. He is married to Katie McGrath and has three children.