Jim Abrahams


James S. Abrahams is an American movie director and writer, best known as a member of Zucker, Abrahams and Zucker.

Life and career

Abrahams was born to a Jewish family in Shorewood, Wisconsin, the son of Louise M., an educational researcher, and Norman S. Abrahams, a lawyer. His family was Jewish; he attended Shorewood High School. He has a home in Eagle River, Wisconsin where he has spent summers since he was a child.
He may be best known for the spoof movies that he co-wrote and produced with brothers Jerry Zucker and David Zucker, such as Airplane! and The Naked Gun series. The team of Zucker, Abrahams and Zucker really began when the three men grew up together in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He directed movies on his own, such as Big Business, and further honed his skills in parody with Hot Shots! and its 1993 sequel, Hot Shots! Part Deux.
Abrahams and his wife, Nancy co-founded .

Filmography

Films

Executive Producer only

Television

Acting Roles