# J.J. Abrams **Entity class:** Person ## Definition **J. J. Abrams** is an American filmmaker, television producer, writer, and director whose work spans network television and major science-fiction film franchises. He co-created series including _Alias_ and _Lost_, founded the production company Bad Robot, directed the 2009 _Star Trek_ film and _Star Wars: The Force Awakens_, and produced projects across film, television, and interactive media. This entry tracks his authorship, production roles, and institutional relationships as distinct parts of that career. ## Relationships <!-- BEGIN HUMANIZED RELATIONSHIPS 2026-09-11 --> This entry's documented connections are expressed in its definition and related-work routes, with provenance retained in the source-linked material. <!-- END HUMANIZED RELATIONSHIPS 2026-09-11 -->