James Cameron

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.

Filmography

James Cameron's best-known films, from newest to oldest.

• 2031Avatar 5Director · Screenplay · Editing
• 2029Avatar 4Director · Screenplay · Editing
• 2026Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D)Director · Editing
• 2025Avatar: Fire and AshDirector · Screenplay · Editing
• 2022Avatar: The Way of WaterDirector · Screenplay · Editing
• 2019Alita: Battle AngelScreenplay
• 2009AvatarDirector · Screenplay · Editing
• 2005Aliens of the DeepDirector
• 2003Ghosts of the AbyssDirector
• 2002Expedition: BismarckDirector
• 1997TitanicDirector · Screenplay · Editing
• 1996Terminator: Battle Across TimeDirector
• 1995Strange DaysScreenplay
• 1994True LiesDirector · Screenplay
• 1991Terminator 2: Judgment DayDirector · Screenplay
• 1989The AbyssDirector · Screenplay
• 1988Martini Ranch: ReachDirector · Screenplay
• 1986AliensDirector · Screenplay
• 1985Rambo: First Blood Part IIScreenplay
• 1984The TerminatorDirector · Screenplay
• 1982Piranha II: The SpawningDirector · Screenplay
• 1978XenogenesisDirector · Screenplay
• —Ghosts of HiroshimaDirector · Screenplay
• —The DevilsDirector · Screenplay