Gerald W. Abrams

Birth Name:

Gerald W. Abrams

Profession

Producer, Actor, Director

Formed the company Cypress Point Productions, for which he executive produced the award-winning "Nuremberg․"
Graduated from Pennsylvania State University and received the school's Distinguished Alumni Award in 1986
Father of filmmaker J․J․ Abrams, who created the TV series "Alias" and "Felicity" and directed the films "Star Trek" and "Star Trek Into Darkness․"
Began his career as an account executive for WCBS-TV in 1965
Quote: "[on "Houdini"] "This is really the story of America․""
Best known for producing made-for-TV movies and mini-series like "Houdini," "Out of the Ashes" and "Nuremburg․"
Formed Phoenix Entertainment Group in 1985 with Gerald Isenberg
Joined the Jozak Company as Vice President of Creative Affairs in 1973
Served on the Board of Directors of the Hollywood Radio and Television Society for two years

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