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James Cameron is a Canadian writer, director, and inventor twice responsible for the highest grossing films of all time, Titanic and Avatar - the latter he directed after a decade-long hiatus to pursue a career in marine biology. His explosive temper and perfectionism are notorious among celebrity circles.
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Director Credits (16) All | TV | Movies | Instant Watch
2017 Avatar 3 (Working Title)
2016 Battle Angel
2015 Avatar 2
2009 Avatar director
2005 Aliens of the Deep
2003 Ghosts of the Abyss
2000 Dark Angel (1)
1997 Titanic Director
1996 Terminator 2 3D: Battle Across Time
1994 True Lies
1991 Terminator 2: Judgment Day
1989 The Abyss
1986 Aliens
1984 The Terminator
1982 Piranha II: The Spawning
1981 Galaxy of Terror second-unit director
Actor Credits (15) All | TV | Movies | Instant Watch
2012 Side by Side Himself
2010 Inside the Actors Studio (1)
2010 The Jay Leno Show (95)
2010 Saturday Night Live (2) James Cameron
2009 The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien (1) Himself
2006 In the Mix (1) Himself - Guest
2006 Entourage (4) James Cameron
2005 The Hour (1) Himself
2002 E! True Hollywood Story (1) Himself
1999 The Directors (2) Himself
1998 Mad About You (1)
1997 Titanic Steerage Dancer
1994 HBO First Look (2)
1992 MTV Movie Awards (1) Himself
1991 Charlie Rose (2) Himself - Guest
Producer Credits (16) All | TV | Movies | Instant Watch
2017 Avatar 3 (Working Title)
2016 Battle Angel producer
2015 Fantastic Voyage
2012 Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away Producer
2011 Sanctum producer
2009 Avatar Producer
2005 Aliens of the Deep producer
2003 Volcanoes of the Deep Sea executive producer
2003 Ghosts of the Abyss producer
2002 Solaris producer
2000 Dark Angel (42)
1997 Titanic Producer
1995 Strange Days producer
1994 True Lies producer
1991 Point Break executive producer
1991 Terminator 2: Judgment Day produced by
Writer Credits (16) All | TV | Movies | Instant Watch
2017 Avatar 3 (Working Title) Screenplay/Story
2016 Battle Angel writer
2015 Avatar 2
2009 Avatar writer
2008 Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (31)
2003 Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
2000 Dark Angel (42)
1997 Titanic Writer
1996 Terminator 2 3D: Battle Across Time
1995 Strange Days
1994 True Lies Screenplay
1991 Terminator 2: Judgment Day
1989 The Abyss
1986 Aliens
1985 Rambo: First Blood Part II
1984 The Terminator

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General Information Edit
Credited Name James Cameron
Gender Male
Birthday Aug. 16, 1954
Death
Primary Role Director
Hometown Kapuskasing, ON
Country Canada
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