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James Cameron

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Film director

James Cameron

Canadian filmmaker and explorer (born 1954)

James Cameron is 72 years old, born on August 16, 1954 in Kapuskasing.

Next birthday in 284 days, turning 73.

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Born
August 16, 1954, Kapuskasing
Age
72
Zodiac sign
Leo
Country
Canada, New Zealand
Known as
Film director

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James’s birthday, by the numbers

  • James Cameron was born on a Monday.
  • James Cameron has been alive for about 26,379 days.
  • Their 30,000-day milestone falls on October 4, 2036.
  • Their next birthday, turning 73, is on a Monday.
  • Next milestone: James Cameron turns 75 on August 16, 2029, in 2 years and 9 months. More milestone birthdays
  • James Cameron is younger than 949 and older than 5,897 of the living celebrities on CFOTD.
  • Half birthday: February 16. Birthstone: Peridot and spinel.
  • James Cameron belongs to Baby Boomers.

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Sezen AksuSinger · July 13, 1954Mario KempesSoccer player · July 15, 1954Elvis CostelloSinger · August 25, 1954Michael EmersonActor · September 7, 1954Steve MorseMusician · July 28, 1954Pat MethenyMusician · August 12, 1954

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How old is James Cameron?

James Cameron is 72 years old, born on August 16, 1954 in Kapuskasing.

What is James Cameron’s zodiac sign?

Leo, born August 16.