James Cameron

James Cameron

Directing
Born 1954-08-16Kapuskasing, Ontario, Canada

Biography

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 well as Avatar (2009) and its sequels. He directed, wrote, co-produced, and co-edited Titanic (1997), winning Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Film Editing. He is a recipient of various other industry accolades, and three of his films have been selected for preservation in the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress. Cameron co-founded the production companies Lightstorm Entertainment, Digital Domain, and Earthship Productions. In addition to filmmaking, he is a National Geographic explorer-in-residence. He has produced many documentaries on deep-ocean exploration, including Ghosts of the Abyss (2003) and Aliens of the Deep (2005). Cameron has also contributed to underwater filming and remote vehicle technologies and helped create the digital 3D Fusion Camera System. In 2012, Cameron became the first person to solo descend the Mariana Trench, the deepest part of the Earth's ocean, in the Deepsea Challenger submersible. Cameron's films have grossed over $8 billion worldwide, making him the second-highest-grossing film director. Three of Cameron's films are among the top four highest-grossing films of all time; Avatar (2009), Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) and Titanic (1997) are the highest, third-highest and fourth-highest-grossing films of all time, respectively. Cameron directed the first film to gross over $1 billion, the first two films to gross over $2 billion, and is the only director to have had three films grossing over $2 billion. In 2010, Time named Cameron one of the 100 most influential people in the world. Cameron is also an environmentalist and runs several sustainability businesses. Description above from the Wikipedia article James Cameron, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Movies (84)

Titanic
7.9

Titanic

1997Movie7.9
True Lies
7.1

True Lies

1994Movie7.1
Disney Worldbuilders

Disney Worldbuilders

2026Movie
Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D)
8.5

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

2026Movie8.5
Ghosts of the Abyss
6.8

Ghosts of the Abyss

2003Movie6.8
Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20
7.2

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

2022Movie7.2
Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story
7.5

Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story

2025Movie7.5
Auto Motives
6.0

Auto Motives

2000Movie6.0
Monster Maker

Monster Maker

Movie
The Muse
5.2

The Muse

1999Movie5.2
Duets
5.7

Duets

2000Movie5.7
Score: A Film Music Documentary
7.2

Score: A Film Music Documentary

2017Movie7.2
Attack of the Doc!
5.5

Attack of the Doc!

2023Movie5.5
Capturing Avatar
7.0

Capturing Avatar

2010Movie7.0
Atlantis Rising
6.1

Atlantis Rising

2017Movie6.1
Side by Side
7.3

Side by Side

2012Movie7.3
Amazon Unknown
7.5

Amazon Unknown

2013Movie7.5
Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan
7.4

Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan

2012Movie7.4
Jackie Chan: Down to Earth

Jackie Chan: Down to Earth

Movie
The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing
7.0

The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing

2004Movie7.0
The Making of 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day'
7.1

The Making of 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day'

1991Movie7.1
Titanic: 20 Years Later with James Cameron
6.6

Titanic: 20 Years Later with James Cameron

2017Movie6.6
Reflections on Titanic
7.2

Reflections on Titanic

2012Movie7.2
Jamie Lee Curtis: Hollywood Call of Freedom
7.1

Jamie Lee Curtis: Hollywood Call of Freedom

2022Movie7.1
Under Pressure: Making 'The Abyss'
8.2

Under Pressure: Making 'The Abyss'

1993Movie8.2
Watch the Skies!: Science Fiction, the 1950s and Us
6.8

Watch the Skies!: Science Fiction, the 1950s and Us

2005Movie6.8
Diving Deep: The Life and Times of Mike deGruy
7.0

Diving Deep: The Life and Times of Mike deGruy

2020Movie7.0
Avatar: Creating the World of Pandora
6.5

Avatar: Creating the World of Pandora

2010Movie6.5
Eating You Alive
7.3

Eating You Alive

2016Movie7.3
OceanGate Disaster: Minute by Minute

OceanGate Disaster: Minute by Minute

2026Movie
The Alien Saga
6.3

The Alien Saga

2002Movie6.3
Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection
8.0

Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection

2005Movie8.0
Deepsea Challenge 3D
6.6

Deepsea Challenge 3D

2014Movie6.6
Aliens of the Deep
6.1

Aliens of the Deep

2005Movie6.1
Disney Celebrates America: The Pursuit of Happiness
4.0

Disney Celebrates America: The Pursuit of Happiness

2026Movie4.0
Your Studio and You
6.9

Your Studio and You

1995Movie6.9
Inside Pandora's Box
6.0

Inside Pandora's Box

2023Movie6.0
No Feat But What We Make: 'Terminator 2' and the Rise of Digital Effects
7.0

No Feat But What We Make: 'Terminator 2' and the Rise of Digital Effects

2003Movie7.0
Alien Evolution
5.9

Alien Evolution

2001Movie5.9
Aliens Expanded
8.9

Aliens Expanded

2024Movie8.9
Mission Blue
7.4

Mission Blue

2014Movie7.4
From Star Wars to Star Wars: The Story of Industrial Light & Magic
7.8

From Star Wars to Star Wars: The Story of Industrial Light & Magic

1999Movie7.8
2001: The Making of a Myth
6.6

2001: The Making of a Myth

2001Movie6.6
The Most Magical Story on Earth: 50 Years of Walt Disney World
7.7

The Most Magical Story on Earth: 50 Years of Walt Disney World

2021Movie7.7
From Morf to Morphing: The Dawn of Digital Filmmaking
4.8

From Morf to Morphing: The Dawn of Digital Filmmaking

2001Movie4.8
Expedition: Bismarck
7.2

Expedition: Bismarck

2002Movie7.2
Mythos Hollywood - Das Geheimnis des Erfolgs
3.0

Mythos Hollywood - Das Geheimnis des Erfolgs

1998Movie3.0
Last Mysteries Of The Titanic
6.5

Last Mysteries Of The Titanic

2005Movie6.5
T2: Reprogramming The Terminator
7.4

T2: Reprogramming The Terminator

2017Movie7.4
Avatar: A New Era - Special Edition of 20/20
6.3

Avatar: A New Era - Special Edition of 20/20

2025Movie6.3
Superior Firepower: Making 'Aliens'
7.5

Superior Firepower: Making 'Aliens'

2003Movie7.5
Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli
8.3

Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli

2024Movie8.3
Titanic: The Final Word with James Cameron
7.4

Titanic: The Final Word with James Cameron

2012Movie7.4
The Exodus Decoded
6.9

The Exodus Decoded

2006Movie6.9
Other Voices: Creating 'The Terminator'
5.9

Other Voices: Creating 'The Terminator'

2001Movie5.9
The Force Is with Them: The Legacy of 'Star Wars'
8.0

The Force Is with Them: The Legacy of 'Star Wars'

2004Movie8.0
Iron and Beyond
6.4

Iron and Beyond

2002Movie6.4
Titanic: Into the Heart of the Wreck
7.3

Titanic: Into the Heart of the Wreck

2020Movie7.3
The Making of 'Terminator 2 3D'
5.8

The Making of 'Terminator 2 3D'

2000Movie5.8
Tipping Point: The End of Oil
8.0

Tipping Point: The End of Oil

2011Movie8.0
The Six
8.0

The Six

2021Movie8.0
Solartaxi: Around the World with the Sun
8.0

Solartaxi: Around the World with the Sun

2010Movie8.0
Titanic: 25 Years Later with James Cameron
7.4

Titanic: 25 Years Later with James Cameron

2023Movie7.4
Infinite Worlds of Science Fiction

Infinite Worlds of Science Fiction

Movie
Ray Harryhausen: Working with Dinosaurs
8.5

Ray Harryhausen: Working with Dinosaurs

1999Movie8.5
Brian May's Brief History of 3D
7.0

Brian May's Brief History of 3D

2011Movie7.0
George Lucas: Creating an Empire
5.0

George Lucas: Creating an Empire

2005Movie5.0
Titanic: Stories from the Heart
7.0

Titanic: Stories from the Heart

2023Movie7.0
James Cameron: Exploring Minds

James Cameron: Exploring Minds

2026Movie
Fatal Dive to the Titanic: Truth and Lies
10.0

Fatal Dive to the Titanic: Truth and Lies

2024Movie10.0
The Making of the Terminator
8.0

The Making of the Terminator

1985Movie8.0
Terminator, des machines et des hommes... et une femme
7.0

Terminator, des machines et des hommes... et une femme

2026Movie7.0
Titanic: Breaking New Ground
7.0

Titanic: Breaking New Ground

1998Movie7.0
Hollywood between Paranoia and Sci-Fi: The Power of Myth
5.5

Hollywood between Paranoia and Sci-Fi: The Power of Myth

2011Movie5.5
The Director's Vision: Hollywood's Best Discuss Their Craft

The Director's Vision: Hollywood's Best Discuss Their Craft

1998Movie
The Making of 'The Terminator': A Retrospective
6.8

The Making of 'The Terminator': A Retrospective

1992Movie6.8
James Cameron: Voyage to the Bottom of the Earth
6.0

James Cameron: Voyage to the Bottom of the Earth

2012Movie6.0
T2: More Than Meets the Eye
6.8

T2: More Than Meets the Eye

1993Movie6.8
Tony Robinson's Titanic Adventure
10.0

Tony Robinson's Titanic Adventure

2005Movie10.0
A Message from Pandora
6.0

A Message from Pandora

2010Movie6.0
Explorers: From The Titanic To The Moon
6.0

Explorers: From The Titanic To The Moon

2006Movie6.0
History in the Making: Titanic

History in the Making: Titanic

1998Movie
Save the Titanic: Treasures From the Deep
6.2

Save the Titanic: Treasures From the Deep

2019Movie6.2
James Cameron & Buzz Aldrin: Explorers - Von der Titanic bis zum Mond

James Cameron & Buzz Aldrin: Explorers - Von der Titanic bis zum Mond

2012Movie

TV Shows (28)

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
5.8

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

2014Series5.8
Saturday Night Live
6.9

Saturday Night Live

1975Series6.9
The Colbert Report
7.0

The Colbert Report

2005Series7.0
The View
4.3

The View

1997Series4.3
Entourage
7.4

Entourage

2004Series7.4
Golden Globe Awards
7.0

Golden Globe Awards

1944Series7.0
Mad About You
6.8

Mad About You

1992Series6.8
MythBusters
7.8

MythBusters

2003Series7.8
Click
6.1

Click

2000Series6.1
Faut Voir - L'Hebdo cinéma

Faut Voir - L'Hebdo cinéma

2023Series
The Oscars
7.0

The Oscars

1953Series7.0
LIGHT & MAGIC
7.9

LIGHT & MAGIC

2022Series7.9
StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson
6.7

StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson

2015Series6.7
The Movies That Made Us
7.3

The Movies That Made Us

2019Series7.3
HBO First Look
5.5

HBO First Look

1992Series5.5
Great Minds
5.2

Great Minds

2021Series5.2
Directors on Directors

Directors on Directors

2021Series
Who's Talking to Chris Wallace?
3.7

Who's Talking to Chris Wallace?

2022Series3.7
Secrets of the Whales
7.8

Secrets of the Whales

2021Series7.8
James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction
6.8

James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction

2018Series6.8
Disney Legends Award Ceremony
1.0

Disney Legends Award Ceremony

2024Series1.0
Fire and Water: Making the Avatar Films
6.9

Fire and Water: Making the Avatar Films

2025Series6.9
What's Next? The Future with Bill Gates
5.4

What's Next? The Future with Bill Gates

2024Series5.4
Secrets of the Octopus
8.3

Secrets of the Octopus

2024Series8.3
OceanXplorers
7.9

OceanXplorers

2024Series7.9
Visionaries

Visionaries

2025Series
Mars Rising
6.8

Mars Rising

2007Series6.8
The Titan Sub Disaster: Minute by Minute
7.0

The Titan Sub Disaster: Minute by Minute

2024Series7.0