JAMES CAMERON, NET WORTH – $800 MILLION
We’re willing to bet that James Cameron directed some of your most favorite movies. After all, his golden touch and brilliant mind have produced some of the industry’s biggest blockbusters. This includes the likes of Titanic, Aliens, The Terminator Franchise, and Avatar. Over time, he has also co-founded a number of production companies, including Earthship Productions, Lightstorm Entertainment, and Digital Domain. James also gets credit for being part of the National Geographic team as a sea explorer.
He has contributed much to scientific research outside of his work in Hollywood. His documentaries Ghosts of the Abyss and Aliens of the Deep have helped shed light on some of the marine mysteries that have intrigued mankind over the years. Not a bad hobby for this extraordinary millionaire. Did we mention he was also the first person to do a solo descent to the Mariana Trench?
