In Titanic (1997), the man in the background is Edward Kamuda, an American historian who specialized in the study of the RMS Titanic. He worked with James Cameron on the movie. In gratitude, Cameron gave him a cameo.
Kamuda and other members of the society served as consultants for the 1997 film, Titanic, directed by James Cameron.[1] Kamuda helped Cameron with the historical details of the set and story.[2] In return, Cameron cast Kamuda and his wife, society vice president Karen Kamuda, as extras in the film.[1][2] Before shooting their scene, James Cameron told the assembled Titanic cast and crew, "Because of these two people we are here today."[2] The director also introduced Kamuda to several actors, telling them, "Here's the man who made it all possible."[1] Ed and Karen Kamuda can be seen in the background on the ship's promenade while Leonardo DiCaprio (who plays Jack Dawson) teaches Kate Winslet (Rose DeWitt Bukater) how to spit.[2] Edward Kamuda, who was initially reluctant to appear onscreen in the film, later described the experience on set in a 1997 interview with The Republican, "To look at the books for 40 years and then to walk the decks of the ship - it was a dream come true."[2][1]
Numerous-Lemon on April 19th, 2021 at 21:50 UTC »
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he died in 2014. RIP
Moonbay51 on April 20th, 2021 at 00:04 UTC »
"I can totally pay you for your contribution.. In exposure!"
woopdeedoo69 on April 20th, 2021 at 00:56 UTC »
"In gratitude, Cameron gave him a cameo"
Hopefully also money.