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James Cameron

Also known as James Francis Cameron, Jim Cameron, James F. Cameron, James F Cameron, J. F. Cameron, J.F. Cameron, J. Cameron, J F Cameron

James Francis Cameron is a Canadian filmmaker and deep-sea 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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James Francis Cameron is a male film producer, director, screenwriter, and editor. Born in Kapuskasing in 1954, he holds citizenship in Canada and New Zealand. He was educated at California State University, Fullerton, and resides in Malibu and New Zealand. Cameron speaks English, French, and Portuguese. He is a member of the Writers Guild of America West.

His filmography includes works in the genres of action, science fiction, horror, and epic films. He has received the Academy Award for Best Director, the Academy Award for Best Film Editing, the Academy Award for Best Picture, and the Directors Guild of America Award. He was also nominated for the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screenplay, as well as the Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Film Editing. His spouses include Gale Anne Hurd, Suzy Amis Cameron, Kathryn Bigelow, and Linda Hamilton.

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Died: 1883
Works: 95

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Kapuskasing, Ontario, Canada

James Francis Cameron (born August 16, 1954) is a Canadian filmmaker. He is a major figure in the post-New Hollywood era and often uses novel technologies with a classical filmmaking style. Cameron first gained recognition for writing and directing The Terminator (1984), and found further success with Aliens (1986), The Abyss (1989), Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991), and True Lies (1994), as…

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Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D) — Self (uncredited)2026
Disney Celebrates America: The Pursuit of Happiness — Self2026
Disney Worldbuilders — Self2026
OceanGate Disaster: Minute by Minute — Self (archive footage)2026
James Cameron: Exploring Minds — Self2026
Terminator, des machines et des hommes... et une femme — Himself2026
Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story — Self2025
Avatar: A New Era - Special Edition of 20/20 — Self2025
Visionaries — Self2025
Fire and Water: Making the Avatar Films — Self - Director, Writer, Producer, Creator, Editor2025

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Instance of: human
Given name: Francis
Family name: Cameron
Gender: male
Citizenship: New Zealand
Place of birth: Kapuskasing
Occupation: actor
Languages spoken: Portuguese
Award: Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award for Best Director
Genre: comedy film
Image: James Cameron at 53rd Saturn Awards 2026-01 (cropped).jpg
Height: 187
Residence: New Zealand

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Commons category: James Cameron
date of birth: 1954-08-16
topic's main category: Category:James Cameron
filmography: James Cameron filmography
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birth name: James Francis Cameron
start of work period: 1978-00-00
related category: Category:Films with screenplays by James Cameron
topic has template: Template:James Cameron
social media followers: 866527
on focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4
nominated for: Academy Award for Best Picture
member of: Writers Guild of America West

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Encyclopedic overview

James Francis Cameron (born August 16, 1954) is a Canadian filmmaker and deep-sea 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.

Born and raised in Ontario, Cameron moved to California aged 17 and enrolled at Fullerton Community College. Beginning his career with the short film Xenogenesis (1978), he first gained recognition for writing and directing the science fiction action film The Terminator (1984). He had further success with Aliens (1986), The Abyss (1989), Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991), and True Lies (1994), as well as the Avatar franchise (2009, 2022–present). He directed, wrote, co-produced, and co-edited the historical romance epic Titanic (1997), winning Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Film Editing.

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