Actor
James Cameron
- Born: 16 August 1954, Kapuskasing, Ontario, Canada
- Estimated net worth: $800 million
James Cameron is a renowned filmmaker known for his innovative work in the science fiction and epic genres. He is best known for directing blockbuster films such as Titanic and Avatar, which have set box office records. Cameron's career is marked by his…
James Cameron: best films and shows
About James Cameron
James Cameron is a renowned filmmaker known for his innovative work in the science fiction and epic genres. He is best known for directing blockbuster films such as Titanic and Avatar, which have set box office records. Cameron's career is marked by his pioneering use of technology and special effects, and he is known for his strong storytelling and visual style.
- Born
- 16 August 1954, Kapuskasing, Ontario, Canada
- Known for
- Directing
- Height
- 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
- Spouses
- Suzy Amis (2000-present)
- Children
- 5 children: Josephine, Claire, and others
- Parents
- Phillip Cameron, Shirley Cameron
- Estimated net worth
- $800 million
Fun facts about James Cameron
- James Cameron holds the record for the highest-grossing film of all time with Avatar, until it was surpassed by its own sequel.
- He is an avid deep-sea explorer and has made multiple dives to the Titanic wreck.
Famous James Cameron quotes
“I'm king of the world!”
“The thing about a shark is that it’s got lifeless eyes, black eyes, like a doll's eyes.”
“I see you.”
James Cameron: coming up
- Avatar 4 (Movie, Story)19 December 2029
- Avatar 5 (Movie, Director)17 December 2031
Credits and dates: TMDB.
James Cameron filmography
Cast (117)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Terminator, des machines et des hommes... et une femme Movie | Himself | 7.1 |
| 2026 | Disney Worldbuilders Movie | Self | |
| 2026 | Disney Celebrates America: The Pursuit of Happiness Movie | Self | 4.0 |
| 2026 | James Cameron: Exploring Minds Movie | Self | |
| 2026 | Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D) Movie | Self (uncredited) | 8.4 |
| 2026 | Igniting the Flame: The Making of “Avatar: Fire and Ash” Movie | Self | |
| 2026 | OceanGate Disaster: Minute by Minute Movie | Self (archive footage) | |
| 2025 | Avatar: A New Era - Special Edition of 20/20 Movie | Self | 6.3 |
| 2025 | Fire and Water: Making the Avatar Films TV | Self - Director, Writer, Producer, Creator, Editor | 7.1 |
| 2025 | Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story Movie | Self | 7.5 |
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Crew (148)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2031 | Avatar 5 Movie | Director · Directing | |
| 2031 | Avatar 5 Movie | Characters · Writing | |
| 2031 | Avatar 5 Movie | Producer · Production | |
| 2031 | Avatar 5 Movie | Editor · Editing | |
| 2031 | Avatar 5 Movie | Story · Writing |
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| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2031 | Avatar 5 Movie | Screenplay · Writing | |
| 2029 | Avatar 4 Movie | Screenplay · Writing | |
| 2029 | Avatar 4 Movie | Story · Writing | |
| 2029 | Avatar 4 Movie | Director · Directing | |
| 2029 | Avatar 4 Movie | Editor · Editing | |
| 2029 | Avatar 4 Movie | Producer · Production | |
| 2026 | Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D) Movie | Director · Directing | 8.4 |
| 2026 | Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D) Movie | Editor · Editing | 8.4 |
| 2026 | Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D) Movie | Producer · Production | 8.4 |
| 2026 | Secrets of the Bees TV | Executive Producer · Production | 8.8 |
| 2025 | Avatar: Fire and Ash Movie | Story · Writing | 7.6 |
| 2025 | Avatar: Fire and Ash Movie | Director · Directing | 7.6 |
| 2025 | Avatar: Fire and Ash Movie | Characters · Writing | 7.6 |
| 2025 | Avatar: Fire and Ash Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 7.6 |
| 2025 | Avatar: Fire and Ash Movie | Editor · Editing | 7.6 |
| 2025 | Avatar: Fire and Ash Movie | Producer · Production | 7.6 |
| 2025 | Fire and Water: Making the Avatar Films TV | Executive Producer · Production | 7.1 |
| 2025 | Predator: Badlands Movie | Thanks · Crew | 7.8 |
| 2025 | Frankenstein Movie | Thanks · Crew | 7.6 |
| 2025 | Secrets of the Penguins TV | Executive Producer · Production | 7.6 |
| 2025 | There Is Another Way Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 10.0 |
| 2024 | OceanXplorers TV | Executive Producer · Production | 7.9 |
| 2024 | Secrets of the Octopus TV | Executive Producer · Production | 8.3 |
| 2023 | The Spot Movie | Thanks · Crew | 10.0 |
| 2023 | Secrets of the Elephants TV | Executive Producer · Production | 8.4 |
| 2023 | True Lies TV | Original Film Writer · Writing | 6.1 |
| 2023 | True Lies TV | Executive Producer · Production | 6.1 |
| 2023 | Titanic: 25 Years Later with James Cameron Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 7.4 |
| 2022 | Avatar: The Way of Water Movie | Director · Directing | 7.6 |
| 2022 | Avatar: The Way of Water Movie | Producer · Production | 7.6 |
| 2022 | Avatar: The Way of Water Movie | Editor · Editing | 7.6 |
| 2022 | Avatar: The Way of Water Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 7.6 |
| 2022 | Avatar: The Way of Water Movie | Story · Writing | 7.6 |
| 2022 | Avatar: The Way of Water Movie | Characters · Writing | 7.6 |
| 2022 | Super/Natural TV | Executive Producer · Production | 7.4 |
| 2021 | Secrets of the Whales TV | Executive Producer · Production | 7.8 |
| 2021 | The Six Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 8.0 |
| 2020 | Akashinga: The Brave Ones Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 5.1 |
| 2019 | Terminator: Dark Fate Movie | Story · Writing | 6.4 |
| 2019 | Terminator: Dark Fate Movie | Producer · Production | 6.4 |
| 2019 | Terminator: Dark Fate Movie | Characters · Writing | 6.4 |
| 2019 | The Game Changers Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 7.3 |
| 2019 | Alita: Battle Angel Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 7.3 |
| 2019 | Alita: Battle Angel Movie | Producer · Production | 7.3 |
| 2018 | James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction TV | Creator · Creator | 6.8 |
| 2017 | The Shape of Water Movie | Thanks · Crew | 7.2 |
| 2017 | Atlantis Rising Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 6.4 |
| 2016 | Cirque du Soleil: Toruk - The First Flight Movie | Co-Director · Directing | 7.1 |
| 2016 | Cirque du Soleil: Toruk - The First Flight Movie | Co-Producer · Production | 7.1 |
| 2015 | Beyond Glory Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 4.7 |
| 2015 | Terminator Genisys Movie | Characters · Writing | 6.0 |
| 2014 | Deepsea Challenge 3D Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 6.6 |
| 2014 | Years of Living Dangerously TV | Executive Producer · Production | 6.8 |
| 2013 | Gravity Movie | Thanks · Crew | 7.2 |
| 2013 | All Is Lost Movie | Thanks · Crew | 6.6 |
| 2012 | Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away Movie | Producer · Production | 7.0 |
| 2012 | Titanic: The Final Word with James Cameron Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 7.3 |
| 2012 | Plaga zombie: zona mutante: revolución tóxica Movie | Thanks · Crew | 5.7 |
| 2011 | Sanctum Movie | Presenter · Crew | 6.1 |
| 2011 | Sanctum Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 6.1 |
| 2010 | Nunca más asistas a este tipo de fiestas Movie | Thanks · Crew | 7.0 |
| 2009 | Avatar Movie | Producer · Production | 7.6 |
| 2009 | Avatar Movie | Editor · Editing | 7.6 |
| 2009 | Avatar Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.6 |
| 2009 | Avatar Movie | Director · Directing | 7.6 |
| 2009 | Terminator Salvation Movie | Characters · Writing | 6.1 |
| 2009 | Terminator Salvation: The Machinima Series TV | Characters · Writing | 7.6 |
| 2009 | Terminator Salvation: The Machinima Series Movie | Characters · Writing | 6.1 |
| 2008 | Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert Movie | Thanks · Crew | 5.7 |
| 2008 | Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles TV | Characters · Writing | 7.5 |
| 2007 | The Lost Tomb Of Jesus Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 6.2 |
| 2006 | The Exodus Decoded Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 6.9 |
| 2006 | The Exodus Decoded Movie | Production Director · Production | 6.9 |
| 2005 | Last Mysteries Of The Titanic Movie | Producer · Production | 6.5 |
| 2005 | Crash Movie | Production Assistant · Production | 7.2 |
| 2005 | Aliens of the Deep Movie | Cinematography · Crew | 6.1 |
| 2005 | Aliens of the Deep Movie | Producer · Production | 6.1 |
| 2005 | Aliens of the Deep Movie | Director · Directing | 6.1 |
| 2003 | Volcanoes of the Deep Sea Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 6.2 |
| 2003 | Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines Movie | Characters · Writing | 6.2 |
| 2003 | Ghosts of the Abyss Movie | Producer · Production | 6.8 |
| 2003 | Ghosts of the Abyss Movie | Director · Directing | 6.8 |
| 2002 | Expedition: Bismarck Movie | Director · Directing | 7.2 |
| 2002 | Solaris Movie | Producer · Production | 6.0 |
| 2000 | Dark Angel TV | Director · Directing | 7.5 |
| 2000 | Dark Angel TV | Writer · Writing | 7.5 |
| 2000 | Dark Angel TV | Creator · Creator | 7.5 |
| 2000 | Dark Angel TV | Executive Producer · Production | 7.5 |
| 1997 | Titanic Movie | Editor · Editing | 7.9 |
| 1997 | Titanic Movie | Director · Directing | 7.9 |
| 1997 | Titanic Movie | Producer · Production | 7.9 |
| 1997 | Titanic Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.9 |
| 1997 | Traveller Movie | Thanks · Crew | 5.6 |
| 1996 | Terminator: Battle Across Time Movie | Director · Directing | |
| 1995 | Strange Days Movie | Story · Writing | 7.0 |
| 1995 | Strange Days Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 7.0 |
| 1995 | Strange Days Movie | Additional Editing · Editing | 7.0 |
| 1995 | Strange Days Movie | Producer · Production | 7.0 |
| 1995 | Apollo 13 Movie | Visual Effects Design Consultant · Crew | 7.5 |
| 1994 | True Lies Movie | Producer · Production | 7.1 |
| 1994 | True Lies Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 7.1 |
| 1994 | True Lies Movie | Director · Directing | 7.1 |
| 1993 | Cronos Movie | Thanks · Crew | 6.7 |
| 1991 | The Making of 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day' Movie | Thanks · Crew | 7.1 |
| 1991 | Point Break Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 7.2 |
| 1991 | Terminator 2: Judgment Day Movie | Producer · Production | 8.2 |
| 1991 | Terminator 2: Judgment Day Movie | Characters · Writing | 8.2 |
| 1991 | Terminator 2: Judgment Day Movie | Director · Directing | 8.2 |
| 1991 | Terminator 2: Judgment Day Movie | Writer · Writing | 8.2 |
| 1990 | Blue Steel Movie | Thanks · Crew | 5.8 |
| 1989 | The Abyss Movie | Director · Directing | 7.4 |
| 1989 | The Abyss Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.4 |
| 1988 | Martini Ranch: Reach Movie | Director · Directing | 3.5 |
| 1988 | Martini Ranch: Reach Movie | Writer · Writing | 3.5 |
| 1986 | Aliens Movie | Director · Directing | 8.0 |
| 1986 | Aliens Movie | Story · Writing | 8.0 |
| 1986 | Aliens Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 8.0 |
| 1985 | Rambo: First Blood Part II Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 6.7 |
| 1984 | The Terminator Movie | Director · Directing | 7.7 |
| 1984 | The Terminator Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.7 |
| 1982 | Android Movie | Visual Effects Design Consultant · Crew | 5.4 |
| 1982 | Piranha II: The Spawning Movie | Director · Directing | 4.3 |
| 1982 | Piranha II: The Spawning Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 4.3 |
| 1981 | Galaxy of Terror Movie | Second Unit · Crew | 5.3 |
| 1981 | Galaxy of Terror Movie | Production Design · Art | 5.3 |
| 1981 | Escape from New York Movie | Matte Painter · Visual Effects | 7.0 |
| 1981 | Escape from New York Movie | Visual Effects Art Director · Crew | 7.0 |
| 1980 | Battle Beyond the Stars Movie | Art Direction · Art | 5.4 |
| 1980 | Battle Beyond the Stars Movie | Visual Effects · Visual Effects | 5.4 |
| 1978 | Xenogenesis Movie | Production Design · Art | 5.0 |
| 1978 | Xenogenesis Movie | Writer · Writing | 5.0 |
| 1978 | Xenogenesis Movie | Director · Directing | 5.0 |
| TBA | Fantastic Voyage Movie | Producer · Production | |
| TBA | Painter Movie | Executive Producer · Production | |
| TBA | The Devils Movie | Writer · Writing | |
| TBA | The Devils Movie | Director · Directing | |
| TBA | Secrets of the Bears TV | Executive Producer · Production | |
| TBA | Secrets of the Bears TV | Producer · Production | |
| TBA | Secrets of the Deep TV | Producer · Production | |
| TBA | Liu ren-Tai tan ni ke hao shang de zhong guo xing cun zhe Movie | Producer · Production | |
| TBA | Ghosts of Hiroshima Movie | Producer · Production | |
| TBA | Ghosts of Hiroshima Movie | Writer · Writing | |
| TBA | Ghosts of Hiroshima Movie | Director · Directing |
Latest releases
- Terminator, des machines et des hommes... et une femme2026 / TMDB 7.1
- Disney Worldbuilders2026
- Disney Celebrates America: The Pursuit of Happiness2026 / TMDB 4.0
- James Cameron: Exploring Minds2026
- Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D)2026 / TMDB 8.4
- Igniting the Flame: The Making of “Avatar: Fire and Ash”2026
Questions about James Cameron
What are some of James Cameron's career highlights?
James Cameron's career highlights include directing iconic films like Titanic and Avatar, both of which won numerous awards and broke box office records. He is also known for his work on The Terminator and Aliens.
Has James Cameron won any Oscars?
Yes, James Cameron has won three Academy Awards, all for Titanic in 1998, including Best Picture and Best Director.
What was James Cameron's first film?
James Cameron's first feature film was Piranha II: The Spawning, released in 1982. However, he gained significant recognition with The Terminator in 1984.
What are James Cameron's most successful films?
His most successful films include Titanic and Avatar, both of which are among the highest-grossing films of all time, with Titanic winning 11 Oscars.
What is known about James Cameron's personal life?
James Cameron has been married five times and has five children. He is known for his passionate interests in technology and environmental conservation.
What is James Cameron's estimated net worth?
James Cameron's estimated net worth is approximately $800 million, making him one of the wealthiest filmmakers in the industry.
What are some milestones in James Cameron's filmography?
Key milestones in Cameron's filmography include pioneering CGI in Terminator 2: Judgment Day and achieving the first film to gross over $2 billion with Titanic.
What themes are common in James Cameron's films?
Common themes in James Cameron's films include human resilience, environmentalism, and the exploration of technology's impact on society, often presented through strong female characters.