cameron was born on october 12, 1970 in panorama city, california. his parents are robert cameron, a retired school teacher, and barbara bausmith, a stay-at-home mom. he is the brother to bridgette, melissa, and candace cameron, who is played "d.j. tanner" on the television sitcom, "full house". he would go to school on the set of "growing pains", as opposed to a normal school. he graduated at age 17 with high honors.