James Cameron (Director), born on August 16, 1954 in Kapuskasing, Ontario. James Cameron's age 68 years & Zodiac Sign Leo, nationality Canadian (by birth) & Race/Ethnicity is White. Let's check, How Tall is James Cameron?
James Cameron Bio
James Cameron Height
6 Feet 2 Inches (187.96 cm/1.879 m)
| Height & Weight | |
|---|---|
| Height (in Feet-Inches) | 6 Feet 2 Inches |
| Height (in Centimeters) | 187.96 cm |
| Height (in Meters) | 1.879 m |
| Weight (in Kilograms) | 77 kg |
| Weight (in Pounds) | 169.75 lbs |
James Cameron Body Measurements
James Cameron's full body measurements are 45 inches (114.3 cm) - 14 inches (35.56 cm) - 33 inches (83.82 cm).
| Body Measurements | |
|---|---|
| Measurements | 45-33-14 inches/ 114.3-83.82-35.56 cm |
| Chest Size | 45 inches (114.3 cm) |
| Biceps Size | 14 inches (35.56 cm) |
| Waist Size (Male) | 33 inches (83.82 cm) |
James Cameron FAQs
Did James Cameron dive down to the Titanic?
Two of Cameron’s passions—filmmaking and diving—blended into his work on the movies The Abyss and Titanic. The latter required him to make 12 submersible dives to the wreck itself, two and a half miles down in the North Atlantic.
Is James Cameron A Vegan?
Cameron personally made the change to a completely plant-based diet in 2012, joining his family. Although signing on for so many ambitious “Avatar” sequels was surely scary, the director asserts that switching to a vegan diet has improved his health.
How did James Cameron get rich?
1. Writing And Directing Films. Cameron is one of the most prolific directors working in Hollywood today, and his films have earned him hundreds of millions of dollars. Worldwide, his movies have grossed $6.3 billion, $1.9 million of which came from domestic box office sales.Dec
James Cameron is one of the most famous and trending Director in the whole world right now. James Cameron was born on August 16, 1954, in Kapuskasing, Ontario, Canada. He was born as James Francis Cameron but is best known as James Cameron.
Family, Childhood, and Education
James Cameron’s father’s name is Phillip Cameron and her mother’s name is Shirley Cameron. He has two brothers, Mike Cameron and John David Cameron. They are actors.
James Cameron studied at Stamford Collegiate School in Ontario. When he was 17 years old, his family shifted base to Brea in California. He then attended Sonora High School and after dropping out, enrolled at Brea Olinda High School. Next, he attended the community college, Fullerton College to study physics in 1973. He switched it to English and the next year, in 1974, before the fall semester could begin, he dropped out of college.
Career
James Cameron’s first film project was a 10-minute-long sci-fi story called Xenogenesis, which he wrote after reading Syd Field‘s book on filmmaking techniques called ‘Screenplay’, In 1978. The film was shot with the help of his friends using a 35 mm lens and rented cameras. In 1984, James’ first major project ‘The Terminator’ was released under ‘Pacific Western Productions,’ owned by his former colleague Gale Anne Hurd. The movie, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, was made with a budget of $6.5 million but went on to earn more than $78 million.
In 1986, James came up with ‘Aliens,’ a sequel to Ridley Scott’s 1979 film ‘Alien.’ The movie was a hit, grossing millions of dollars. It also received several ‘Academy Award’ nominations. In 1991, Cameron directed and produced Terminator 2: Judgment Day, which grossed over $500 million worldwide and won four Academy Awards. He followed this success with the 1997 epic romance film Titanic, which became the highest-grossing film of all time and won 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director for Cameron.
From 2000-02, the famous director made a shift to television series, and created the sci-fi show ‘Dark Angel’ with Jessica Alba in the lead. In 2009, Cameron directed and produced Avatar, a science fiction film set on a distant planet. The film broke box office records and became the highest-grossing film of all time, surpassing Titanic. With a budget of $237 million, the film grossed $2.8 billion worldwide.
Titanic movie directed by James Cameron, held the record as the highest-grossing film until it was surpassed by “Avatar.” “Titanic” grossed over $600 million and launched the careers of stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet. It received 14 Academy Award nominations, winning 11, including Best Picture and Best Director. The film’s worldwide box office earnings totaled a staggering $2 billion.
In addition to his work as a filmmaker, Cameron is also known for his commitment to environmental causes and the use of cutting-edge technology in filmmaking. He has been a vocal advocate for reducing the use of fossil fuels and has been involved in several environmental projects, including the Deepsea Challenge, which explored the depths of the Mariana Trench in a one-man submersible.
Awards And Achievements
For ‘Titanic,’ James Cameron received several honors, including ‘Academy Awards’ in the ‘Best Director,’ ‘Best Film Editing,’ and ‘Best Picture’ categories. He also received the ‘Golden Globe’ award for the film in 1998. In 2010, the filmmaker was felicitated with the ‘Visual Effects Society Lifetime Achievement Award’ for the movie ‘Avatar.’ The movie won him several other awards, including ‘Golden Globe’ for ‘Best Motion Picture – Drama.’
Relationship/ Affairs And Girlfriend/ Wife
James Cameron married Sharon Williams in 1978, Gale Anne Hurd in 1985, director Kathryn Bigelow in 1989, and Linda Hamilton in 1997 before marrying Suzy Amis in 2000. He has three daughters named Josephine, Claire, and Elizabeth and a son named Quinn.
James Cameron Net Worth And Salary
As of 2023, the estimated James Cameron net worth is $748 million USD. James Cameron’s major source of income is her acting career. James Cameron’s salary as of 2023 is $9 million per year.
Social Media Profile
James Cameron is active on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts. He has more than 861k followers on Twitter, around 1.2 million followers on Facebook, and more than 545k followers on Instagram.
Trivia: James Cameron Facts
* James Cameron was enrolled at Fullerton College in the early 1970s but dropped out before graduation.
* He would then work as a truck driver before quitting his job to write and direct his first film, Xenogenesis, in 1978.
* In 2010, Time named Cameron as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
Now he is ranked in the list of the most popular Canadian director.
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