James Cameron, Canadian director, producer, and screenwriter

James Francis Cameron is a Canadian filmmaker who resides in New Zealand. A major figure in the post-New Hollywood era, his films have grossed over $8 billion worldwide, making him the second-highest-grossing film director of all time. A recipient of numerous accolades such as three Academy Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards and four Golden Globe Awards as well as nominations for six British Academy Film Awards, he often uses novel technologies with a classical filmmaking style. He co-founded the production companies Lightstorm Entertainment, Digital Domain, and Earthship Productions, and three of his films have been selected for preservation in the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress. In 2010, Time named Cameron one of the 100 most influential people in the world.

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