On this date in 1954, filmmaker James Cameron was born in Kapuskasing, Ontario, Canada. Cameron directed the two highest grossing films of all-time, "Titanic" (1997) and "Avatar" (2009). Cameron has also written and directed several other blockbuster movies including "The Terminator" (1984), "Aliens" (1986), "The Abyss"(1989), "Terminator 2:Judgement Day" (1991) and "True Lies" (1994). He has also directed several documentaries with themes that range from the deep sea to Mars. Cameron is a proponent of 3D films, and much of his recent work has been shot in 3D. He plans to direct two "Avatar" sequels. He has won numerous awards for his work including several Academy Awards and Golden Globes.

In March 2012, Cameron became the third human to reach the Challenger Deep, the deepest point in the deepest trench, the Marianas Trench, in the world. He traveled there in a submarine he designed himself and has always had a passion for the deep sea, which is reflected in many of his films and documentaries. 

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