James Cameron filmography 1986, he directed and wrote the science fiction action sequel "Aliens" starring Sigourney Weaver. He followed this by directing another science fiction film "The Abyss" (1989). In 1991, Cameron directed the sequel to "The Terminator", "" (with Schwarzenegger reprising his role), and also executive produced the action crime film "Point Break". Three years later he directed a third Schwarzenegger-starring action film "True Lies" (1994). In 1997, Cameron directed, wrote, and produced the epic romantic disaster film "Titanic" which grossed over $1.84 billion at the worldwide box-office and became the highest grossing of all time. He received the Academy Award for
James Cameron the release of "Avatar", on February 28, 2010, Cameron was also honored with a Visual Effects Society (VES) Lifetime Achievement Award. For "Avatar", Cameron won numerous awards as well, including: Golden Globes for Best Motion Picture – Drama (shared with Jon Landau) and Best Director. He was nominated for three Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Director and Best Film Editing (shared with John Refoua and Stephen E. Rivkin). However, Cameron and "Avatar" lost to his former wife Kathryn Bigelow and her film, "The Hurt Locker". On September 24, 2010, James Cameron was named Number 1 in The 2010 Guardian Film