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#Rising Star Award, BAFTA #British Academy of Film and Television Arts #science fiction film

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Gracie Abrams' father is the director J. J. Abrams. 😊 🎥

Singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams.

J. J. Abrams at Amazon MGM Studios 'The Blue Angels' Special Screening, 2024.

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J. J. Abrams admires his work.

J. J. Abrams admires his work.

He had many feuds during his career, including one with J. J. Abrams. ⚔️

William Shatner

He had many feuds during his career, including one with J. J. Abrams. ⚔️

He's the first director to have directed both a Star Trek film and a Star Wars film. 👌

He's the first director to have directed both a Star Trek film and a Star Wars film. 👌

Best friends with Greg Grunberg. 😎

Best friends with Greg Grunberg. 😎

Won an Emmy for his production work on 'Lost.' 🏆

Won an Emmy for his production work on 'Lost.' 🏆

Best buddies with J. J. Abrams. 🤝

English actor, comedian and screenwriter Simon Pegg

Best buddies with J. J. Abrams. 🤝

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J. J. Abrams

American filmmaker and composer

Born

Jun 27, 1966 (59 years old)

Biography

Born in New York City on Monday, June 27, 1966, J. J. Abrams is a Cancer by zodiac sign and is currently 59 years old. J. J. Abrams has made their mark as a filmmaker. Their journey to fame began with academic pursuits at schools like Sarah Lawrence College, and the Palisades Charter High School.

Over the course of their career, they have been honored with numerous accolades, including the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series and the Writers Guild of America Award.

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