Abrams was born to Jewish parents and raised in New York City and in Los Angeles. He is the son of television producer Gerald W. Abrams (born 1939) and executive producer Carol Ann Abrams 1942–2012). His sister is screenwriter Tracy Rosen.
Where did J.J. Abrams go to college?
After graduating from high school, Abrams planned on going to art school rather than a traditional college, but eventually enrolled at Sarah Lawrence College, following his father’s advice: “it’s more important that you go off and learn what to make movies about than how to make movies.”
What did J.J. Abrams study in college?
During Abrams’ senior year at college, he wrote a film treatment. That treatment was purchased by Touchstone Pictures and became Abrams’ first production. Taking Care of Business was released in 1990. One year later Abrams-produced Regarding Henry.
His course of study at college has not been made public.