Over the last 20 years Cameron developed cutting edge 3D camera systems for movies and documentaries, as well as for broadcast sports and special events. “Avatar” was nominated for nine Academy Awards and won three. Both “Titanic” and “Avatar” won the Golden Globe for Best Director and Best Picture. Cameron also won the DGA Award for directing “Titanic,” in 1998. Cameron's films have also earned numerous nominations and awards, most notably “Titanic”'s 14 Academy Award nominations (tied for the record) and 11 Oscars (also a record), including Cameron's own three Oscars for Best Picture, Best Direction and Best Editing. As director, writer and producer he is responsible for some of the most memorable films of the past three decades: “The Terminator,” “Aliens,” “The Abyss,” “Terminator 2: Judgment Day,” “True Lies,” “Titanic,” and “Avatar.”įor 10 years “Avatar” was the highest grossing film in history with over $2.7 billion in global box office, beating the previous record holder, Cameron’s own film “Titanic,” which held that record for 12 years. James Cameron is an acclaimed filmmaker, explorer and environmental advocate.

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