James Cameron: Canadian Filmmaker
Biography
Full Name: James Francis Cameron
Date of Birth: August 16, 1954
Place of Birth: Kapuskasing, Ontario, Canada
Nationality: Canadian-American
Profession: Film Director, Producer, Screenwriter, Environmentalist, Deep-sea Explorer
Height: 6 feet 2 inches (188 cm)
Education:
High School: Stamford Collegiate Secondary School (Ontario)
College: Attended Fullerton College (California) – studied physics, later switched to English; dropped out before graduating
Family:
Father: Phillip Cameron (electrical engineer)
Mother: Shirley Cameron (artist and nurse)
Spouses:
Married five times, including:
Sharon Williams (1978–1984)
Gale Anne Hurd (1985–1989) – producer
Kathryn Bigelow (1989–1991) – director
Linda Hamilton (1997–1999) – actress
Suzy Amis Cameron (m. 2000–present) – actress/environmentalist
Children: 4 (with Suzy Amis and others)
Career Highlights:
James Cameron is one of the most influential and successful filmmakers in cinematic history, known for blending cutting-edge technology with epic storytelling.
Breakthrough: The Terminator (1984) – A low-budget sci-fi hit that launched his directing career
Major Films:
Aliens (1986)
The Abyss (1989)
Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
True Lies (1994)
Titanic (1997) – Won 11 Oscars; highest-grossing film at the time
Avatar (2009) – Highest-grossing film of all time (over $2.9 billion)
Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) – Sequel, another box-office hit
Innovations:
Pioneer in CGI and motion capture
Built deep-sea submersibles for real-life exploration (eg, Challenger Deep dive in 2012)
Net Worth (2024):
Estimated at $ 800 million
Awards & Honors:
Academy Awards (Oscars):
Best Director, Best Picture, Best Film Editing – Titanic
Golden Globe Awards:
Won for Titanic and Avatar
BAFTA Nominees
Saturn Awards, Directors Guild Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Recognized for contributions to deep-sea exploration and environmental causes
Summary:
James Cameron is a visionary director and storyteller whose ambitious projects have transformed modern cinema. Known for box-office giants like Titanic and Avatar, he blends groundbreaking technology with emotional storytelling. A passionate environmentalist and explorer, Cameron continues to push boundaries in both film and science, remaining one of the most respected and successful figures in Hollywood history.
