James Cameron is a Canadian filmmaker and ocean explorer. A major figure in the post-New Hollywood era, Cameron is considered one of the industry’s most innovative filmmakers.
He 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 the action comedy True Lies (1994).
James Cameron Bio
James Francis Cameron was born on the 16th of August, 1954, in Ontario, Canada. He pursued his education from the ‘Stamford Collegiate School ‘ in Ontario, and later from ‘Troy High School’, California.
He began attending ‘Fullerton College’, for a course in Physics but dropped out before graduating. While working as a truck driver to support himself, this aspiring filmmaker learned all that he could about special effects.
James Cameron Career
In 1978 James Cameron was inspired by ‘Screenplay’, a book by British actor Syd Field, and wrote the script of a movie titled ‘Xenogenesis’. The script was for a ten-minute sci-fi film, shot in 35mm reel. Soon, he was hired by ‘Roger Corman Studios’, to make miniature models for low-investment films.
during this time, he also began working on ‘Piranha II: The Spawning’, a sequel to the earlier sci-fi horror movie, first as the special effects in-charge, and later as the director.
In 1993, the director teamed up with special effects experts Scott Ross and Stan Winston to establish a firm named ‘Digital Domain’. The company, located in California, is known for creating spectacular special effects for movies.
During 1994-95, ‘True Lies’, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, and ‘Strange Days’, with Ralph Fiennes in the lead, were released.
In 1997 ‘Titanic’ was released, with Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet in the lead roles. Made on a high budget of $200 million, which is considered to be one of the most high-grossing movies in history.
Avatar’ was released in 3D, starring Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, and Sigourney Weaver and the film was released in 2009. The movie was directed, co-produced and written by Cameron, while its technology proved to be ground-breaking in the world of cinema.
James Cameron Biography
James Francis Cameron was born on the 16th of August, 1954, in Ontario, Canada.
With record-breaking hits like ‘Avatar’, ‘Titanic’, and ‘Terminator’, James Cameron, a famous Canadian filmmaker, has carved a niche for himself in the science fiction genre.
He harbors a passion for science, as is visible in his movies, and serves on the ‘NASA Advisory Council’.
James Cameron Age
James Cameron was born on August 16, 1954, and is currently 68 years old.
James Cameron Wife
Cameron has been married five times. He was married to Sharon Williams from 1978 . A year after he and Sharon divorced, Cameron married film producer Gale Anne Hurd, a close collaborator for his 1980s films. They divorced in 1989.
Soon after separating from Hurd, Cameron met the director Kathryn Bigelow whom he wed in 1989, and they divorced in 1991. Cameron then began a relationship with Linda Hamilton, actress in The Terminator series. Cameron married Hamilton in 1997.
Amid speculation of an affair between Cameron and actress Suzy Amis, Cameron and Hamilton separated after two years of marriage, with Hamilton receiving a settlement of $50 million. He married Amis, his fifth wife, in 2000.
James Cameron Net Worth
Cameron is estimated to have a net worth of $ $800 million.
James Cameron Children
Cameron has been blessed with four children who are called Josephine Archer Cameron, Elizabeth Rose Cameron, Quinn Cameron and Claire Cameron.
James Cameron Height
James Cameron’s height is 1.87 m, which is equal to 6 ft 2 in.
James Cameron Parents
The parents of James Cameron are Phillip Cameron and Shirley Cameron.
James Cameron Siblings
James siblings are John David Cameron and Mike Cameron.
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