Happy birthday! J. J. Abrams turns 59 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on June 27, 2025

The iconic and legendary director turns 59 on Friday, Jun. 27, 2025.

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J. J. Abrams is celebrating his 59th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed directors of his generation.

Popular director-screenwriter-producer J. J. Abrams (Star Trek, Mission: Impossible III, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 59th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Abrams, a cultural icon

Born Jeffrey Jacob Abrams in New York on June 27, 1966, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Abrams' not just a great director, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little J. J. hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for J. J. Abrams as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 59.

Happy Birthday, J. J., you're the best!