Jeffrey Jacob Abrams (born June 27, 1966) is an American movie and television director, movie and producer, screenwriter, writer, movie and television actor, and composer. Abrams is known for his movie directing; "Star Trek", "Super 8", "Cloverfield" and "". He is also known for his television directing; "Lost" and "Fringe". He has won an Emmy Award in 2005 and a Saturn Award in 2011.