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James Cameron

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Born August 16, 1954 · Kapuskasing, Ontario, Canada

Also known as เจมส์ แคเมรอน · 제임스 캐머런 · Джеймс Кемерон

Biography

James Francis Cameron is a Canadian and New Zealand filmmaker and explorer. His films combine cutting-edge film technology with classical filmmaking techniques and have grossed over $10 billion worldwide, making him the second highest-grossing film director of all time. A major figure in the post-New Hollywood era, Cameron has received numerous accolades including three Academy Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards, as well as nominations for six British Academy Film Awards.

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Awards & recognition

  • Hubbard Medal · 2013
  • Nierenberg Prize · 2013
  • Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame · 2012
  • California Hall of Fame · 2010
  • Golden Globe Award — Best Director · 2009
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  • Canada's Walk of Fame · 2008
  • Hans Hass Award · 2004
  • Academy Award — Best Film Editing · 1998
  • Academy Award — Best Director · 1998
  • Academy Award — Best Picture · 1998
  • Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award — Best Director · 1997
  • Golden Globe Award — Best Director · 1997
  • Hugo Award — Best Dramatic Presentation · 1992
  • Hugo Award — Best Dramatic Presentation · 1987
  • Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Screenplay · 1986
  • Companion of the Order of Canada
  • Directors Guild of America Award
  • star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
  • Academy Award — Best Picture · 2023 · nominated
  • Golden Globe Award — Best Director · 2023 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Director · 2010 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Picture · 2010 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Film Editing · 2010 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Picture · 1998 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Director · 1998 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Film Editing · 1998 · nominated
  • Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Screenplay · 1986 · nominated

Filmography50+ titles

Fatal Dive to the Titanic: Truth and Lies

2024as Self

The Spot

2023Thanks

Aliens Expanded

2024as Self

Secrets of the Bees

2026Executive Producer

Secrets of the Elephants

2023Executive Producer

Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D)

2026as Self (uncredited)

Secrets of the Octopus

2024as Self

Terminator 2: Judgment Day

1991Characters, Director, Producer, Writer

Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli

2024as Self

The Six

2021as Self

Aliens

1986Director, Screenplay, Story

OceanXplorers

2024as Voice

Light & Magic

2022as Self - Director

Titanic

1997as Steerage Dancer (uncredited)

Predator: Badlands

2025Thanks

Secrets of the Whales

2021as Self

MythBusters

2003as Self

The Terminator

1984Director, Writer

Avatar: Fire and Ash

2025Characters, Director, Editor, Producer, Screenplay, Story

Secrets of the Penguins

2025Executive Producer

Frankenstein

2025Thanks

Avatar: The Way of Water

2022Characters, Director, Editor, Producer, Screenplay, Story

Avatar

2009Director, Editor, Producer, Writer

Terminator Salvation: The Machinima Series

2009Characters

Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story

2025as Self

Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles

2008Characters

Dark Angel

2000Creator, Director, Executive Producer, Writer

Apollo 13

1995Visual Effects Design Consultant

Mission Blue

2014as Self

Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan

2011as Self

Entourage

2004as James Cameron

The Abyss

1989Director, Writer

The Movies That Made Us

2019as Self (archive footage)

Alita: Battle Angel

2019Producer, Screenplay

Eating You Alive

2018as Self

The Game Changers

2018Executive Producer

Side by Side

2012as Self

Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20

2022as Self

The Shape of Water

2017Thanks

Gravity

2013Thanks

Crash

2004Production Assistant

Point Break

1991Executive Producer

Fire and Water: Making the Avatar Films

2025as Self - Director, Writer, Producer, Creator, Editor

Score

2016as Self

True Lies

1994as Helicopter pilot (voice) (uncredited)

The Titan Sub Disaster: Minute by Minute

2024as Self

Diving Deep: The Life and Times of Mike deGruy

2020as Self

Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away

2012Producer

The Colbert Report

2005

The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing

2004as Self