James Cameron
James Cameron
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Early Life and Education

James Cameron's early life and educational background laid the foundation for his future success in filmmaking.
Birth
August 16, 1954
James Francis Cameron was born in Kapuskasing, Ontario, Canada.
Move to California
1971
Cameron moved to Brea, California, where he studied physics at Fullerton Junior College while working as a machinist and later as a truck driver.
Career Shift
1978
Cameron quit his trucking job to pursue a career in filmmaking, raising money from local dentists to produce a 35mm short film.