Known for movies
The Usual Suspects (1995)
as Edie Finneran
Titanic (1997)
as Lizzy Calvert
Blown Away (1994)
as Kate
The Ballad of Little Jo (1993)
as Josephine 'Jo' Monaghan
Short Info
| Net Worth | $5.5 million |
| Date Of Birth | January 5, 1962 |
| Spouse | James Cameron (m. 2000), Sam Robards (m. 1986–1994) |
| Fact | Former Ford model. Former John Casablancas Elite model. |
Suzy Amis Cameron is an American environmentalist, author, and former actress. She is the founder of MUSE School CA, the first plant-based K-12 school in the United States. She is also the co-founder of the food waste reduction campaign, #LoveLunch.
@MUSEVirtual provides a fulfilling online educational experience for K-12 students with LIVE instruction. Enroll your child now for Fall 2021. #virtuallearning #onlinelearning pic.twitter.com/34TWzz72QR
— Suzy Amis Cameron (@suzymusing) May 26, 2021
Born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on January 5, 1962, Amis Cameron is the daughter of James Amis, an English professor, and Stella Amis, a librarian. She has two older sisters, Barbara and Becky. She was raised in Texas and graduated from high school in 1980. She then attended Stanford University, where she studied English literature.
After graduation, Amis Cameron moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career. She made her film debut in Thelma & Louise (1991) and went on to appear in such films as Titanic (1997), Solaris (2002), and Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle (2003). In 2006, she starred in the television series What About Brian.
In addition to her acting career, Amis Cameron has been active in environmental causes. In 2005, she co-founded the MUSE School CA, the first plant-based K-12 school in the United States. She is also the co-founder of the food waste reduction campaign, #LoveLunch.
Amis Cameron is married to director James Cameron. The couple has three children: Claire, Quinn, and Elizabeth.
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— Suzy Amis Cameron (@suzymusing) March 21, 2022
General Info
| Full Name | Suzy Amis Cameron |
| Net Worth | $5.5 million |
| Date Of Birth | January 5, 1962 |
| Height | 1.72 m |
| Profession | Actor, Model |
| Nationality | American |
Family
| Spouse | James Cameron (m. 2000), Sam Robards (m. 1986–1994) |
| Children | Elizabeth Rose Cameron, Jasper Robards, Quinn Cameron, Claire Cameron |
| Parents | Dave Amis |
| Siblings | Rebecca Amis, Page Amis, Dave Amis, Scott Amis, Charlie Amis |
Accomplishments
| Nominations | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture, Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead |
| Movies | Titanic, The Usual Suspects, The Ballad of Little Jo, Blown Away, Rocket Gibraltar, Rich in Love, Last Stand at Saber River, The Big Town, Judgment Day, Nadja, Fandango, Two Small Bodies, Where the Heart Is, Plain Clothes, One Good Turn, The Ex, Firestorm, Twister, Watch It, Dead by Midnight, Cadill... |
Social profile links
Facts
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Son, James Quinn (known as Quinn), with husband James Cameron, born. [September 2003] |
| 2 | Owns a private school, Muse Elementary, in Malibu, California. |
| 3 | Retired from acting after her role in Judgment Day (1999). |
| 4 | Was friends with the late Gloria Stuart. |
| 5 | Sister-in-law of Mike Cameron and John David Cameron. |
| 6 | Had daughter, Elizabeth Rose, with James Cameron on 29 December 2006. |
| 7 | Former daughter-in-law of Jason Robards and Lauren Bacall |
| 8 | Her father, Dave Amis, owned and operated Amis Construction Company and Downtown Airpark in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. |
| 9 | She has 14 nieces and nephews. |
| 10 | Daughter Claire, with husband James Cameron, born. [April 2001] |
| 11 | Son Jasper with Sam Robards (b. 1990). |
| 12 | Former Ford model. Former John Casablancas Elite model. |
| 13 | Siblings: Dave, Scott, Charlie, Page and Rebecca. |
| 14 | Listed as one of twelve "Promising New Actors of 1986" in John Willis' Screen World, Vol. 38. [1986] |
Pictures
Movies
Actress
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judgment Day | 1999 | Video | Jeanine Tyrell |
| Firestorm | 1998 | Jennifer | |
| Dead by Midnight | 1997 | TV Movie | Lisa Larkin / Dr. Sarah Flint |
| Titanic | 1997 | Lizzy Calvert | |
| Last Stand at Saber River | 1997 | TV Movie | Martha Cable |
| The Beneficiary | 1997 | TV Movie | Connie Roos |
| The Ex | 1996 | Molly Kenyon | |
| One Good Turn | 1996 | Laura Forrest | |
| Cadillac Ranch | 1996 | C.J. Crowley | |
| The Usual Suspects | 1995 | Edie Finneran | |
| Nadja | 1994 | Cassandra | |
| Blown Away | 1994 | Kate | |
| The Ballad of Little Jo | 1993 | Josephine 'Jo' Monaghan | |
| Two Small Bodies | 1993 | Eileen Mahoney | |
| Watch It | 1993 | Anne | |
| Rich in Love | 1992 | Rae Odom | |
| Where the Heart Is | 1990 | Chloe McBain | |
| Twister | 1989 | Maureen Cleveland | |
| Rocket Gibraltar | 1988 | Aggie Rockwell | |
| Plain Clothes | 1987 | Robin Torrence | |
| The Big Town | 1987 | Aggie Donaldson | |
| Fandango | 1985 | The Girl | |
| Miami Vice | 1984 | TV Series | Penny McGraw |
Producer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Designing Change | 2016 | Documentary short producer - as Suzy Amis Cameron | |
| The Rounder Comes to Town | 2010 | Short executive producer | |
| Jackie Cochran: First Lady of Flight | 2002 | Video documentary producer |
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Small Bodies | 1993 | performer: "Now the Day Is Over" |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy for Earth | 2017 | Documentary filming | Herself |
| Eating You Alive | 2016 | Documentary | Herself |
| Designing Change | 2016 | Documentary short as Suzy Amis Cameron | |
| Dream Camp: New Zealand | 2016 | Documentary short | Herself |
| Deepsea Challenge 3D | 2014 | Documentary | Herself |
| EcoDivas TV | 2013 | TV Series | Herself |
| Secret Life of Old Rose: The Art of Gloria Stuart | 2012 | Documentary | Herself |
| Reflections on Titanic | 2012 | Documentary | Herself (as Suzy Amis-Cameron) |
| Sky News: Live at Five | 2012 | TV Series | Herself |
| James Cameron: Voyage to the Bottom of the Earth | 2012 | TV Movie documentary | Herself |
| The 82nd Annual Academy Awards | 2010 | TV Special | Herself - Audience Member |
| Live from Studio Five | 2010 | TV Series | Herself |
| The 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards | 2010 | TV Special | Herself - Audience Member |
| Secret's Out | 2008 | TV Series | Herself |
| Jackie Cochran: First Lady of Flight | 2002 | Video documentary | |
| The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 1994 | TV Series | Herself |
| The Making of Blown Away: A Day in the Life of the Bomb Squad | 1994 | TV Short | Herself |
| Late Night with Conan O'Brien | 1993 | TV Series | Herself |
Archive Footage
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Sleep TV3 | 2016 | TV Series | Josephine 'Jo' Monaghan |
| Planeta Globalizado | 2013 | Documentary | Himself |
| A Message from Pandora | 2010 | Video documentary short | Herself - James' Wife / Actress |
| Round Up: Deposing 'The Usual Suspects' | 2002 | Video documentary | Edie Finneran |
Awards
Won Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | ACCA | Awards Circuit Community Awards | Best Cast Ensemble | The Usual Suspects (1995) |
| 1995 | NBR Award | National Board of Review, USA | Best Acting by an Ensemble | The Usual Suspects (1995) |
Nominated Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Actor | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Cast | Titanic (1997) |
| 1994 | Independent Spirit Award | Independent Spirit Awards | Best Female Lead | The Ballad of Little Jo (1993) |
Source: IMDb, Wikipedia
