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James Cameron is known for his work as a writer, director, and producer of primarily Science Fiction and Action-Adventure films. His films, most notably Titanic and the Terminator Franchise, have been both innovative and commercially successful. The films he has directed have generated an estimated $3 billion in revenue. He won three Academy Awards for his work on Titanic in 1997. His work generally deals with the relationships between humans and technology. His films have also been motivated by the idea of a nuclear holocaust and Cameron's personal interest in deep sea exploration. Recently, he has been working as a Documentary filmmaker, producing 3-D Imax films about deep sea exploration.
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- Born: 1954
- Grew up in Chippawa, Canada
- 1971: family moved to Brea, California
- Attended California State University, Fullerton
- Won three Academy Awards for Titanic
- Other popular films include the Terminator Franchise, Aliens (Film), The Abyss and True Lies
- Movies have grossed an estimated $3 billion
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James Cameron came to visit work today, that was pretty cool. Nice to see the work we do is appreciated :-)
@jsperl | July 10, 2009 04:09 AM -
Larry King reminds me of my grandaddy Rip James Cameron Sr.| he had more swag in his suspenders|
@Techni_Kohler | July 10, 2009 04:09 AM -
Coming soon: 3D video games! Plus a Ubi mention for James Cameron's Avatar video game. Exciting stuff! http://bit.ly/3Dgames
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AAARRGHHH! Rub it in a little more >:( RT @TheFilmStage James Cameron is set to show Avatar footage at on July 23rd at Comic-Con this year!
@Jazzled4life | July 10, 2009 02:29 AM -
@devincf So the best place to be is living on James Cameron's property with his private militia and fire-fighting team?
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Titanic and the Making of James Cameron: The Inside Story of the Three-Year Adventure That Rewrote Motion Picture History - $24.95
The only full-length narrative book, including excerpts from Cameron's journals, on how this landmark film was made, drawn from three years of research and interviews. Its 18 chapters read like an adventure story, and cover Cameron's techni...
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AFI - The Directors - James Cameron - $9.98
Before setting his sights on a motion picture career, James Cameron studied physics and worked as a machinist and a truck driver. Today, he is one of the most successful directors in Hollywood. His blockbuster films include The Terminator, ...
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Titanic: James Cameron's Illustrated Screenplay - $30.00
"Titanic: James Cameron' s Illustrated Screenplay" contains the shooting script of the most popular film of all time. An invaluable reference for film students and fans, this book details the evolution of the epic romance from script to scr...
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Aliens (Two-Disc Collector's Edition) - $19.98
In this action-packed sequel to Alien, Sigourney Weaver returns as Ripley, the only survivor from mankind's first encounter with the monstrous Alien. Her account of the Alien and the fate of her crew are received with skepticism - until th...
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View All James Cameron Questions (169) | Ask a QuestionHow was the King James version of the Bible canonized? (1 Answer)In 1604, King James I of England commissioned 54 scholars to make a new translation of the Bible. The did a translation from Hebrew and Greek, whick they completed and ... read moreWho has photos of Mercy James, Madonnas new baby? (2 Answers)Here's the best ones I could find. read moreIs there going to be a Young James Bond film? (1 Answer)I never heard of the book before you mentioned it. It would be an interesting read. But my initial impression is its a children's book. In 2006 BBC News article, ... read moreHave you watched any of James Burkes documentaries? (2 Answers)Absolutely! I loved both Connections and The Day the Universe Changed. The episodes that stand out were one where he took a whack at a cow carcass with a claymore ... read more
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James Cameron Timeline
- Note: The majority of the links in this timeline are to IMDb, which has pop-ups.
- 1954: Born
- 1984: The Terminator
- 1991: Terminator 2: Judgment Day
- 1994: True Lies
- 1997: Titanic
- 2000: Dark Angel
- 2007: The Lost Tomb of Jesus


