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Producer
Birthday
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Died
Birthplace
New York City, New York, USA
Nationality
Religion
Judaism
Languages
English
Children
2 children
Parents
Ely Landau, Edie Landau
Education
USC School of Cinematic Arts, Brentwood School
Zodiac Sign
♌ Leo
Chinese Zodiac
鼠 Rat
Popularity
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Screen debut
Produced first film at age 49
Year context
Born in 1960 -- First televised presidential debate (Kennedy vs Nixon); Dwight D. Eisenhower was US president
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Career
Career spanning 32 years (1997-2029)
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Filmography (10)
AWARDS (9)
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Academy Award for Best Picture
1998
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Producers Guild of America Award for Best Theatrical Motion Picture
1998
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Golden Globe Awards
1998
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Directors Guild of America Award
1998
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Biography
Jon Landau (/ˈlændaʊ/; July 23, 1960 – July 5, 2024) was an American film producer. Best known for his collaborations with filmmaker James Cameron, he notably co-produced Cameron's epic romantic film Titanic (1997)—for which he won the Academy Award for Best Picture—as well as Cameron's Avatar film series (2009–2029). As of 2025, Titanic, Avatar (2009) and Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) are three of the four highest-grossing films of all time, with Avatar in the top spot (not adjusted for inflation).
Landau's other notable credits include Solaris (2002) and Alita: Battle Angel (2019), both of which he produced alongside Cameron, as well as Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989) and Dick Tracy (1990). Following his death from cancer in 2024, Landau's final works will be the final three Avatar sequels, for which he will be credited posthumously. His memoir, The Bigger Picture: My Blockbuster Life & Lessons Learned Along the Way, written after his cancer diagnosis, was published in November 2025, featuring a foreword by Cameron.
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Where was Jon Landau born?
Jon Landau was born in New York City, New York, USA.
What movies or shows has Jon Landau been in?
Jon Landau has 10 credits in our database. Notable titles include Avatar 5 (2031), Avatar 4 (2029), Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025), Avatar: The Way of Water (2022), Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20 (2022).
What is Jon Landau known for?
Jon Landau is primarily known as a producer. Jon Landau (/ˈlændaʊ/; July 23, 1960 – July 5, 2024) was an American film producer. Best known for his collaborations with filmmaker James Cameron, he…
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