James Cameron

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Nationality: Canadian
Birthdate: 08/16/1954
Birthplace: Kapuskasing, Ontario, Canada

biography

An audacious visionary who developed new film technologies midstream in order to turn his creative visions into film reality, director James Cameron was credited with single-handedly resurrecting a once-dead science fiction genre, thanks to the timeless success of “The Terminator” (1984) and “Aliens” (1986). But because of his legendary temper and determination on set, Cameron also became known as one of the most difficult directors to work for, genius be damned. While it was true that he drove himself and his crews to the brink of exhaustion, no one could dispute his passion for blending film Continued

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milestones

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Moved with family to Niagara Falls, New York, as a child
1966 
At age 12, wrote a sci-fi short story that was reportedly a precursor for "The Abyss" (date approximate)
1968 
Saw Stanley Kubrick's "2001: A Space Odyssey" ten times (dates approximate)
 
Started building models and experimenting with 16mm film
 
Made first film "Niagara: Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Falls"
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