Jack Dawson

Jack Dawson is the fictional hero of James Cameron's 1997 blockbuster Titanic. He was played by American actor Leonardo DiCaprio.

Jack Dawson vs J. Dawson

The gravestone carrying number 227 at Fairview Cemetery in Halifax, Nova Scotia bears the date of the sinking and the inscription of a name: "J. Dawson." Since the film came out in 1997, this grave has frequently been mistaken for the grave of Jack Dawson, Leonardo DiCaprio's character who never existed. James Cameron, the film's director, claimed he didn't know there was a "J. Dawson" on board when he named the character. The "J." stands in fact for "Joseph", who was a crewmember on Titanic's maiden voyage. Nevetheless, the grave has since then been visited by thousands of fans, leaving flowers, candles, cards, pictures and even hotel keys.

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Fairview Cemetery - Halifax, Nova Scotia - Leonardo DiCaprio - James Cameron

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