Undercovers

J.J. Abrams

J.J. Abrams is the founder of Bad Robot Productions, which he runs with his producing partner, Bryan Burk. Formed in 2001, Bad Robot is partnered with Paramount Pictures for motion pictures, and Warner Bros. Television for TV series, and has since produced films and television series such as "Cloverfield," "Star Trek," ABC's "Alias" and "Lost," and Fox's "Fringe."

In 2006, Abrams directed his first feature film "Mission: Impossible 3." His second feature directorial effort "Star Trek" was released in May 2009.

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

In 1998, Abrams co-created his first television series "Felicity," with collaborator and long-time friend Matt Reeves. Abrams served as executive producer for the series' four-season run on The WB. Abrams additionally created and executive produced "Alias" for ABC, and is co-creator (with Damon Lindelof) and executive producer of "Lost."

In 2005, Abrams received Emmy Awards for Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series for the "Lost" pilot, as well as Outstanding Drama Series for "Lost." He also received Emmy nominations for his "Alias" and "Lost" pilot scripts. Additionally, Abrams composed the theme music for "Alias," "Fringe," and "Lost," and co-wrote the theme song for "Felicity."

Abrams presently serves as executive producer of "Fringe," which he co-created with Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman in 2008. Currently, Abrams is producing the romantic comedy "Morning Glory," starring Harrison Ford and Rachel McAdams, as well as sequels for both "Mission: Impossible" and "Star Trek."

Abrams and his wife have three young children.