What Is J.J. Abrams' Net Worth and Salary?
J.J. Abrams is an American film and television producer, screenwriter, director, actor, and composer with a net worth of $300 million. Known for creating popular TV series like "Felicity," "Alias," "Lost," and "Fringe," Abrams has also directed blockbuster films such as the "Star Trek" reboot and several "Star Wars" movies.
Abrams first gained prominence as the creator of the TV series "Felicity" (1998-2002), later co-creating "Alias" (2001-2006) and "Lost" (2004-2010). He directed and produced commercial hits like "Mission: Impossible III" (2006) and the "Star Trek" reboot (2009).
In 2011, Abrams co-created the sci-fi thriller "Super 8" and followed it with "Star Trek Into Darkness" (2013). He then directed and co-wrote "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" (2015), rejuvenating the Star Wars franchise with massive box office success.
Abrams produces various films and TV shows through his production company, Bad Robot Productions, founded in 2001. Notable projects include "Cloverfield" (2008), "Westworld" (2016-present), and sequels in the "Mission: Impossible" and "Star Trek" series.
WarnerMedia Deal
In June 2019, rumors circulated about J.J. Abrams and Bad Robot closing a $500 million development deal with a major network or streaming platform. In September 2019, Abrams signed a five-year, $250 million deal with WarnerMedia Film, retaining his backend rights unlike other major producers. According to "The Hollywood Reporter," this deal could pay out over a billion dollars if Abrams creates a successful feature film franchise for WarnerMedia. He turned down a $500 million offer from Apple due to the lack of a theatrical distribution strategy and exclusive content requirements.
Early Life
Jeffrey Jacob Abrams was born on June 27, 1966, in New York City, to TV producer Gerald W. Abrams and executive producer Carol Ann Abrams. His sister, Tracy Rosen, is also a screenwriter. Abrams attended Palisades High School and Sarah Lawrence College.
Early Career
Abrams started his career at age 16 by composing music for Don Dohler's 1982 horror movie "Nightbeast." In college, he wrote the feature film "Taking Care of Business," starring Charles Grodin and James Belushi. This was followed by "Regarding Henry" starring Harrison Ford, and "Forever Young" starring Mel Gibson. In 1998, Abrams co-wrote the blockbuster "Armageddon" with Jerry Bruckheimer and Michael Bay.
Mainstream Success
Abrams made his mark with the hit drama "Felicity" (1998-2002) and continued his success with Bad Robot, co-creating "Alias" (2001-2006) and "Lost" (2004-2010). In 2006, he directed his first film, "Mission: Impossible III," starring Tom Cruise. Abrams produced "Cloverfield" (2008) and co-created the series "Fringe" (2008-2013). He directed the reboot of "Star Trek" (2009). His film "Super 8," co-produced by Steven Spielberg, was released in 2011. He directed "Star Trek Into Darkness" (2013) and was chosen to direct and produce "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" (2015), which grossed over $2 billion. Abrams returned as a producer for "Star Trek Beyond" (2016) and produced three "Mission: Impossible" sequels. He directed and co-wrote "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" (2019). As of April 2020, Abrams is developing three new shows for HBO Max: "Justice League Dark," "Overlook," and "Duster."
Abrams has received several accolades, including Emmy Awards, BAFTA Awards, Directors Guild of America Awards, and PGA Awards.
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Personal Life and Real Estate
J.J. Abrams married Katie McGrath in 1996. They have three children: August, Henry, and Gracie. The couple co-founded Bad Robot Productions. In February 2014, they bought a home in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, for nearly $15 million, followed by another house in the same neighborhood for $6.75 million in April 2017.
