James Francis Cameron is a Canadian filmmaker. He is a major figure in the post-New Hollywood era. He often uses novel technologies with a classical filmmaking style. He first gained recognition for writing and directing
The Terminator (1984) and found further success with
Aliens (1986),
The Abyss (1989),
Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991),
True Lies (1994), as well as
Avatar (2009) and its sequels. He directed, wrote, co-produced, and co-edited
Titanic (1997), winning three Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Film Editing. He is a recipient of various other industry accolades, and three of his films have been selected for preservation in the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress.