A biography of the distinguished director JJ Abrams
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The distinguished author was born on 27 June 1966 in New York City. His family was, and still is, directly connected to the following with the film industry. His father Gerald William Abrams is still a television producer while his mother was also an executive producer of various shows and films. The artiste grew up with his sister, who eventually became a screenwriter as well.
At the age of eight, he got on a tour of Universal Studios, completely shaping his future. He borrowed an 8mm camera from his father, after which he would later name his collaborative work with Steven Spielberg. He started making his first films. In high school, the young artist faced a difficult choice. At one point he decided to go to college to become a dentist, but his father in time reassured him to follow in the footsteps of creativity.
Abrams' youth
In college, JJ participated in various student film festivals, where he often won or took prizes. It was there that the young author's first screenplay for The Beautiful Life was sold.As a teenager, Abrams had the opportunity to perform as a composer for the film "Night Beast.". Nevertheless, the author released his initial serious paintings after graduating from college.
Further successes
After receiving creative education Abrams created films. This is followed by a series of scripts for films starring successful actors. For example, the film "Something about Henry." The film was a success with both audiences and film critics. An equally successful script for the film was "Forever Young", starring the irresistible Mel Gibson. The film was a commercial success for that year.
His first work as a director was several episodes of the TV series "Happiness", based on his own script. The experience of working with TV series continued in the future. The author took part in the role of director and screenwriter in such films as "Spy", which won one of the Golden Globe nominations. It is impossible not to mention the work on the pilot episode of the television series "Staying Alive."which became popular both in America and among many viewers around the world. The author received many awards for it and became even more recognisable.
Film debut
Abrams' footage for "Spy" was personally reviewed by Tom Cruise and he decided that he was the most suitable person to work with "Mission Impossible 3". After receiving a huge amount of money for his debut as a director, JJ created a great film that fits perfectly into this series. In 2009, the author assembled a great team for the second series of the reboot of the no less of the acclaimed "Star Trek" franchise.. It became one of the most favourite parts among fans and grossed almost four hundred million at the worldwide box office with one hundred and fifty. The film was nominated for four Academy Awards, but won in only one category - best makeup. The director himself was on the list of contenders for the Saturn Award for Best Director.
The next work of the author was "Super 8", to which Steven Spielberg had a hand. Filming was carried out in the strictest secrecy inherent in JJ Abrams, so the work was codenamed "Darlings". The picture was a great commercial success, with a $50 million budget. For this work, the author was honoured with the Saturn Award for best director. In this film Abrams was maximally involved with the film, in which he was also the writer and producer. .
Star Wars Abrams.
In yet another reboot of a legendary franchise, Abrams took over. This time it was Star Wars. Not long before, The Walt Disney Company bought Lucasfilm Ltd. Abrams was chosen to continue this series of films. George Lucas, creator of the "Star Wars" franchise. was delighted with this choice and even added that there was no better contender for his legacy. The author was reminded many times that he had a four billion dollar film in his hands, so he should treat it like a jewel, preserving and respecting the memory. In the end, the film was very much a success, receiving praise from critics and becoming the highest-grossing film in North America. At the worldwide box office, it became the third highest-grossing film of all time.
In the future, a new saga about adventures in a galaxy far, far away and was finished by J.J. Abrams. The ending turned out to be quite controversial for fans, but the author admits that it was what he had hoped for. Ending the Skywalker saga was expected to receive as praise, as well as outrage from the audience. At the moment, the author continues to delight us with his works, along with producing many films and TV series.
