J.J. Abrams directs Star Trek into Darkness

MANILA, Philippines - J.J. Abrams (photo) is the founder and president of Bad Robot Productions, which he runs with his producing partner Bryan Burk. Formed in 2001, Bad Robot is partnered with Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros. Studios, and has produced films and television series such as Cloverfield, Star Trek, Morning Glory, Super 8, Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, ABC’s Alias and Lost, Fox’s Fringe, and CBS’s Person of Interest.

Born in New York and raised in Los Angeles, Abrams attended Sarah Lawrence College where he co-wrote a treatment that became the basis for Disney’s Taking Care Of Business. In the following years, he wrote or co-wrote such films as Regarding Henry, Forever Young, Armageddon and Joy Ride.

In 1998, Abrams co-created his first TV series Felicity with collaborator and long-time friend Matt Reeves. Abrams served as executive producer for the series’ four-season run on The WB.  Additionally, Abrams created and executive produced Alias for ABC, and co-created (with Damon Lindelof) and executive-produced ABC’s Lost.

In 2006, Abrams directed his first feature film, Mission: Impossible 3. His second feature directorial effort Star Trek was released in May 2009. He wrote, directed and produced (with Burk and Steven Spielberg) Super 8, which was released in June 2011. His most recent feature, the upcoming Star Trek sequel, will be released this year.

In 2005, Abrams received Emmy Awards for Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series and Outstanding Drama Series for Lost. He also received Emmy nominations for his Alias and Lost pilot scripts. In addition, Abrams composed the theme music for Alias, Fringe, Lost, Person of Interest and Revolution, and he co-wrote the theme song for Felicity.

Abrams presently serves as executive producer of CBS’s Person of Interest, Fox’s Fringe and NBC’s Revolution.

Abrams and his wife have three children.