James Francis Cameron is a Canadian film director, writer and producer known for directing blockbuster films such as The Terminator, Titanic, and Avatar. He has won three Academy Awards, two Golden Globes, and has been nominated for six BAFTA awards. Cameron became fascinated with filmmaking at age 15 after seeing 2001: A Space Odyssey and strived to create visual magic for audiences. He began his career by inventing space adventures with a 16mm camera and creating his own visual effects. Titanic and Avatar both topped the list of highest grossing films of all time.