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James Cameron

  • Birthplace: Kapuskasing, Ontario, Canada
  • Birthday: August 16, 1954

An audacious visionary who developed new film technologies midstream in order to turn his creative visions into film reality, director James Cameron was credited with single-handedly resurrecting a once-dead science fiction genre, thanks to the timeless success of “The Terminator” (1984) and “Aliens” (1986). But because of his legendary temper and determination on set, Cameron also became known as one of the most difficult directors to work for, genius be damned. While it was true that he drove himself and his crews to the brink of exha…more

Career Milestones

  • 2005

    Appeared as himself in several episodes of the hit HBO comedy "Entourage," directing a big screen version of the comic book hero Aquaman starring Vincent Chase (Adrian Grenier)

  • 2000 to 2002

    Executive produced and co-wrote the Fox fall drama series "Dark Angel"; helmed the finale of the 2001-2002 season

  • 1998

    Signed exclusive deal with 20th Century Fox TV to develop programming; co-wrote five-hour miniseries on the colonization of Mars to air in the spring of 2001

  • 1998

    With Stan Winston, resigned from board of Digital Domain

  • 1997

    Co-edited, co-produced, wrote and directed the lavish spectacle "Titanic," reported to be the most expensive film made to date (budgeted at $200 million); went on to become the top grossing film in history; film received 14 Academy Award nominations (matching the record set by 1950's "All About Eve"), including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Editing; awarded 11 Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director, tying the record set by 1959's "Ben-Hur"

Awards

  • 2004

    Vanguard Award Sponsored by Intel and United Airlines Recognizing outstanding achievement in new media and technology:

  • 1999

    American Cinema Editors Golden Eddie Award:

  • 1999

    People's Choice Award: Favorite Dramatic Motion Picture

  • 1999

    People's Choice Award: Favorite Motion Picture

  • 1998

    MTV Movie Award: Best Picture

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