Was inspired to become a filmmaker when he saw, as a teen, 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
Worked as a truck driver while trying to get his start as a screenwriter
His breakthrough hit was The Terminator (1984)
Its producer, Gale Anne Hurd, became the second Mrs
Cameron; female lead Linda Hamilton became his fourth wife
Appeared as himself twice on Entourage as the director of a film (called Aquaman) starring Vince (Adrian Grenier)
Has served on the NASA Advisory Council from 2003 to 2005 due to his interest in space exploration; also involved with ocean exploration and conservation
Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in December 2009
Topped the Vanity Fair list of Hollywood's Top 40 earners of 2010, largely due to the success of Avatar
Awards
2022Oscar-Best Motion Picture of the Year:nominated
2010Critics' Choice Movie Awards-Best Director:nominated
2010Critics' Choice Movie Awards-Best Editing:winner
2010BAFTA Film Awards-Best Director:nominated
2010BAFTA Film Awards-Best Film:nominated
2010BAFTA Film Awards-Best Editing:nominated
2010Producers Guild Awards-Darryl F. Zanuck Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures:nominated
2010Golden Globe-Best Director - Motion Picture:winner