J.J. Abrams

American film director, producer, screenwriter, actor, and composer. He is best known for his work in the action, drama, and science fiction genres. Abrams served as a screenwriter or producer on such films as "Regarding Henry" (1991), "Forever Young" (1992), "Armageddon" (1998), "Cloverfield" (2008), "Star Trek" (2009), "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" (2015), and the upcoming "Star Wars: Episode IX" (2019).

Abrams created a number of series, including "Felicity" (co-creator; 1998–2002), "Alias" (creator; 2001–2006), "Lost" (co-creator; 2004–2010), and "Fringe" (co-creator; 2008–2013). He won two Emmy Awards for his work on "Lost" — for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series and Outstanding Drama Series.

His directing credits include the films "Mission: Impossible III" (2006), "Star Trek" (2009), "Super 8" (2011), and "Star Trek Into Darkness" (2013). He also served as director, screenwriter, and producer of the film "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" (2015) — the first picture in the sequel trilogy of the "Star Wars" saga. He will return as director, co-writer, and producer of Episode IX (2019).