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J.J. Abrams traces his love of the unseen mystery -- the heart of Alias, Lost, and the upcoming Cloverfield -- back to its own magical beginnings, which may or may not include an early obsession with magic, the love of a supportive grandfather, or his own
About J.J. Abrams
Writer, director and producer J.J. Abrams makes smart, addictive dramas like TV's Lost and Alias -- and the hotly anticipated film Cloverfield. Read full bio »
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