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Jeffrey Jacob Abrams, who is popularly referred to just as JJ Abrams, is a television and film producer. He has also worked as a writer and director. His current estimated net worth stands at a cool $120 million. Over the years Abrams has worked on different genres – drama, science fiction and action.

JJ has made his money from the many popular TV series, such as Lost, Alias, Felicity and Fringe. His wealth comes from other sources too. For instance, the credit for bringing two Star Trek films to the big screen goes to him – Star Trek of 2009 and Star Trek Into Darkness of 2013. He has also directed Super 8, Mission: Impossible III, and is now working on Star Wars: Episode VII that is to be released in 2015. Some of the other movies where he has worked include Regarding Henry, Gone Fishin', Armageddon, Morning Glory, and Cloverfield. Some of his television work can be seen in Felicity, The Office, Six Degrees, Anatomy of Hope, Family Guy, and many others.

He has worked with some of the most renowned people in Hollywood, such as Tom Cruise, Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Bruce Willis, Joe Pesci, Danny Glover and many others.

JJ Abrams has won several awards in his life. He had been nominated for many more times. Emmy Award, Writers Guild of America, BAFTA Award, Directors Guild of America, Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, PGA Award are just a few of them.

He is married to Katie McGrath, who is a public relations executive. The couple has three kids – August, Henry and Gracie. JJ Abrams lives in LA, California.

Earnings & Financial Data

Date

Category

Description

Amount

1991

Royalties

Amount he earned when he sold his script for Forever Young

$2,000,000