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Bill Paxton

Bio: Bill Paxton (May 17, 1955 - February 25, 2017) was an American actor. He appeared in films including Aliens and Titanic and starred as practising polygamist Bill Henrickson in the HBO series Big Love
Born: Tue, May 17 1955
Birthplace: Fort Worth, Texas, USA

Death: Sat, Feb 25 2017
Bill Paxton is 61 years old
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Poster of Arnold & Sly: Rivals, Friends, Icons
Arnold & Sly: Rivals, Friends, Icons
Bill Paxton would have been no older than 61 in Arnold & Sly: Rivals, Friends, Icons as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 23 2024
Poster of The Circle
The Circle
Bill Paxton would have been no older than 61 in The Circle as 'Vinnie Holland'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 27 2017
Poster of Mean Dreams
Mean Dreams
Bill Paxton was 61 in Mean Dreams as 'Wayne Caraway'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 21 2016
Poster of Term Life
Term Life
Bill Paxton was 60 in Term Life as 'Detective Keenan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 29 2016
Poster of The Gamechangers
The Gamechangers
Bill Paxton was 60 in The Gamechangers as 'Jack Thompson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 15 2015
Poster of Pixies
Pixies
Bill Paxton was 60 in Pixies as 'Eddie Beck (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 05 2015
Poster of Nightcrawler
Nightcrawler
Bill Paxton was 59 in Nightcrawler as 'Joe Loder'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 23 2014
Poster of Edge of Tomorrow
Edge of Tomorrow
Bill Paxton was 59 in Edge of Tomorrow as 'Master Sergeant Farell'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 27 2014
Poster of Million Dollar Arm
Million Dollar Arm
Bill Paxton was 58 in Million Dollar Arm as 'Tom House'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 09 2014
Poster of JFK: The Final Hours
JFK: The Final Hours
Bill Paxton was 58 in JFK: The Final Hours as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 08 2013
Poster of Red Wing
Red Wing
Bill Paxton was 58 in Red Wing as 'Jim Verret'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 04 2013
Poster of 2 Guns
2 Guns
Bill Paxton was 58 in 2 Guns as 'Earl'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 02 2013
Poster of The Colony
The Colony
Bill Paxton was 57 in The Colony as 'Mason'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 12 2013
Poster of Reflections on Titanic
Reflections on Titanic
Bill Paxton was 57 in Reflections on Titanic as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 10 2012
Poster of Titanic: 100 Years On
Titanic: 100 Years On
Bill Paxton was 57 in Titanic: 100 Years On as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 01 2012
Poster of Shanghai Calling
Shanghai Calling
Bill Paxton was 56 in Shanghai Calling as 'Donald'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 03 2012
Poster of Haywire
Haywire
Bill Paxton was 56 in Haywire as 'John Kane'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 01 2011
Poster of Tornado Alley
Tornado Alley
Bill Paxton was 55 in Tornado Alley as 'Himself - Narrator'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 18 2011
Poster of 13 Scarier Movie Moments
13 Scarier Movie Moments
Bill Paxton was 54 in 13 Scarier Movie Moments as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 10 2009
Poster of His Highness Hollywood
His Highness Hollywood
Bill Paxton was 53 in His Highness Hollywood as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 20 2008
Poster of The Good Life
The Good Life
Bill Paxton was 51 in The Good Life as 'Robbie'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 20 2007
Poster of Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon
Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon
Bill Paxton was 50 in Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon as 'Ed Mitchell (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 23 2005
Poster of Derailroaded
Derailroaded
Bill Paxton was 49 in Derailroaded as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 01 2005
Poster of The Hunters and the Hunted: The Making of 'Predator 2'
The Hunters and the Hunted: The Making of 'Predator 2'
Bill Paxton was 49 in The Hunters and the Hunted: The Making of 'Predator 2' as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 25 2005
Poster of Haven
Haven
Bill Paxton was 49 in Haven as 'Carl Ridley'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 10 2004
Poster of No Strings Attached: The Making of Thunderbirds
No Strings Attached: The Making of Thunderbirds
Bill Paxton was 49 in No Strings Attached: The Making of Thunderbirds as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 24 2004
Poster of Thunderbirds
Thunderbirds
Bill Paxton was 49 in Thunderbirds as 'Jeff Tracy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 23 2004
Poster of Club Dread
Club Dread
Bill Paxton was 48 in Club Dread as 'Coconut Pete'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 27 2004
Poster of Superior Firepower: Making 'Aliens'
Superior Firepower: Making 'Aliens'
Bill Paxton was 48 in Superior Firepower: Making 'Aliens' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 02 2003
Poster of Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over
Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over
Bill Paxton was 48 in Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over as 'Dinky Winks'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 25 2003
Poster of Resistance
Resistance
Bill Paxton was 48 in Resistance as 'Ted Brice'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 16 2003
Poster of Ghosts of the Abyss
Ghosts of the Abyss
Bill Paxton was 47 in Ghosts of the Abyss as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 10 2003
Poster of The Alien Saga
The Alien Saga
Bill Paxton was 47 in The Alien Saga as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 13 2002
Poster of Living in Darkness
Living in Darkness
Bill Paxton was 47 in Living in Darkness as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 10 2002
Poster of Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams
Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams
Bill Paxton was 47 in Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams as 'Dinky Winks'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 07 2002
Poster of Frailty
Frailty
Bill Paxton was 46 in Frailty as 'Dad Meiks'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 12 2002
Poster of Vertical Limit
Vertical Limit
Bill Paxton was 45 in Vertical Limit as 'Elliot Vaughn'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 08 2000
Poster of U-571
U-571
Bill Paxton was 44 in U-571 as 'Lt. Cmdr. Mike Dahlgren'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 20 2000
Poster of Mighty Joe Young
Mighty Joe Young
Bill Paxton was 43 in Mighty Joe Young as 'Gregg O'Hara'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 25 1998
Poster of A Simple Plan
A Simple Plan
Bill Paxton was 43 in A Simple Plan as 'Hank Mitchell'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 11 1998
Poster of A Bright Shining Lie
A Bright Shining Lie
Bill Paxton was 43 in A Bright Shining Lie as 'John Paul Vann'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 30 1998
Poster of Titanic
Titanic
Bill Paxton was 42 in Titanic as 'Brock Lovett'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 18 1997
Poster of Traveller
Traveller
Bill Paxton was 41 in Traveller as 'Bokky'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 18 1997
Poster of The Evening Star
The Evening Star
Bill Paxton was 41 in The Evening Star as 'Jerry Bruckner'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 25 1996
Poster of Lost Moon: The Triumph of Apollo 13
Lost Moon: The Triumph of Apollo 13
Bill Paxton was 41 in Lost Moon: The Triumph of Apollo 13 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 16 1996
Poster of Twister
Twister
Bill Paxton was 40 in Twister as 'Bill'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 10 1996
Poster of The Last Supper
The Last Supper
Bill Paxton was 40 in The Last Supper as 'Zachary Cody'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 08 1995
Poster of Apollo 13
Apollo 13
Bill Paxton was 40 in Apollo 13 as 'Fred Haise'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 30 1995
Poster of Frank & Jesse
Frank & Jesse
Bill Paxton was 39 in Frank & Jesse as 'Frank James'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 21 1994
Poster of True Lies
True Lies
Bill Paxton was 39 in True Lies as 'Simon'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 15 1994
Poster of Future Shock
Future Shock
Bill Paxton was 38 in Future Shock as 'Vince'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 19 1994
Poster of Tombstone
Tombstone
Bill Paxton was 38 in Tombstone as 'Morgan Earp'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 25 1993
Poster of Monolith
Monolith
Bill Paxton was 38 in Monolith as 'Tucker'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 16 1993
Poster of Indian Summer
Indian Summer
Bill Paxton was 37 in Indian Summer as 'Jack Belston'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 23 1993
Poster of Boxing Helena
Boxing Helena
Bill Paxton was 37 in Boxing Helena as 'Ray O'Malley'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 22 1993
Poster of Trespass
Trespass
Bill Paxton was 37 in Trespass as 'Vince'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 25 1992
Poster of The Vagrant
The Vagrant
Bill Paxton was 36 in The Vagrant as 'Graham Krakowski'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 15 1992
Poster of One False Move
One False Move
Bill Paxton was 36 in One False Move as 'Dale "Hurricane" Dixon'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 12 1991
Poster of The Dark Backward
The Dark Backward
Bill Paxton was 36 in The Dark Backward as 'Gus'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 26 1991
Poster of Predator 2
Predator 2
Bill Paxton was 35 in Predator 2 as 'Jerry Lambert'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 21 1990
Poster of Navy Seals
Navy Seals
Bill Paxton was 35 in Navy Seals as 'Floyd Dane'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 20 1990
Poster of The Last of the Finest
The Last of the Finest
Bill Paxton was 34 in The Last of the Finest as 'Howard 'Hojo' Jones'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 09 1990
Poster of Brain Dead
Brain Dead
Bill Paxton was 34 in Brain Dead as 'Jim Reston'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 16 1990
Poster of Next of Kin
Next of Kin
Bill Paxton was 34 in Next of Kin as 'Gerald Gates'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 20 1989
Poster of Slipstream
Slipstream
Bill Paxton was 34 in Slipstream as 'Matt Owens'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 22 1989
Poster of The Roommate
The Roommate
Bill Paxton was 33 in The Roommate
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 20 1989
Poster of Back to Back
Back to Back
Bill Paxton was 33 in Back to Back as 'Bo Brand'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of Pass the Ammo
Pass the Ammo
Bill Paxton was 32 in Pass the Ammo as 'Jesse Wilkes'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 04 1988
Poster of Near Dark
Near Dark
Bill Paxton was 32 in Near Dark as 'Severen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 02 1987
Poster of Touched by the Hand of God
Touched by the Hand of God
Bill Paxton was 32 in Touched by the Hand of God as 'Running Man'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 12 1987
Poster of Zabagabee
Zabagabee
Bill Paxton was 31 in Zabagabee
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of Aliens
Aliens
Bill Paxton was 31 in Aliens as 'Private Hudson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 18 1986
Poster of Commando
Commando
Bill Paxton was 30 in Commando as 'Intercept Officer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 03 1985
Poster of Weird Science
Weird Science
Bill Paxton was 30 in Weird Science as 'Chet'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 01 1985
Poster of An Early Frost
An Early Frost
Bill Paxton was 29 in An Early Frost as 'Bob Maracek'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 01 1985
Poster of The Terminator
The Terminator
Bill Paxton was 29 in The Terminator as 'Punk Leader'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 26 1984
Poster of Impulse
Impulse
Bill Paxton was 29 in Impulse as 'Eddie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 28 1984
Poster of Streets of Fire
Streets of Fire
Bill Paxton was 29 in Streets of Fire as 'Clyde the Bartender'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 01 1984
Poster of Deadly Lessons
Deadly Lessons
Bill Paxton was 27 in Deadly Lessons as 'Eddie Fox'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 07 1983
Poster of The Lords of Discipline
The Lords of Discipline
Bill Paxton was 27 in The Lords of Discipline as 'Gilbreath'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 18 1983
Poster of Riding Fast
Riding Fast
Bill Paxton was 27 in Riding Fast as 'Bobo'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1983
Poster of Great Day
Great Day
Bill Paxton was 27 in Great Day as 'Rudy'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1983
Poster of Taking Tiger Mountain
Taking Tiger Mountain
Bill Paxton was 27 in Taking Tiger Mountain as 'Billy Hampton'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 01 1982
Poster of Mortuary
Mortuary
Bill Paxton was 26 in Mortuary as 'Paul Andrews'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 07 1982
Poster of Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker
Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker
Bill Paxton was 26 in Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker as 'Eddie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 20 1981
Poster of Stripes
Stripes
Bill Paxton was 26 in Stripes as 'Soldier'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 26 1981
Poster of The Egyptian Princess
The Egyptian Princess
Bill Paxton was 22 in The Egyptian Princess as 'The Man'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 07 1977
Poster of Crazy Mama
Crazy Mama
Bill Paxton was 20 in Crazy Mama as 'John'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 01 1975

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Movies That Made Us
The Movies That Made Us
Bill Paxton would have been no older than 61 in The Movies That Made Us as 'Self (archive footage)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 29 2019
Poster of Training Day
Training Day
Bill Paxton was 61+ in Training Day as 'Frank Rourke'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 2017
Poster of Texas Rising
Texas Rising
Bill Paxton was 60+ in Texas Rising as 'Sam Houston'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 25 2015
Poster of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Bill Paxton was 58+ in Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. as 'John Garrett'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 2013
Poster of Hatfields & McCoys
Hatfields & McCoys
Bill Paxton was 57+ in Hatfields & McCoys as 'Randall McCoy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 28 2012
Poster of Honest Trailers
Honest Trailers
Bill Paxton was 56+ in Honest Trailers as 'Brock Lovett (archive footage)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 13 2012
Poster of Who Do You Think You Are?
Who Do You Think You Are?
Bill Paxton was 54+ in Who Do You Think You Are? as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 05 2010
Poster of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
Bill Paxton was 53+ in Late Night with Jimmy Fallon as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 02 2009
Poster of Big Love
Big Love
Bill Paxton was 50+ in Big Love as 'Bill Henrickson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 12 2006
Poster of The Reichen Show
The Reichen Show
Bill Paxton was 50+ in The Reichen Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 11 2005
Poster of The View
The View
Bill Paxton was 42+ in The View as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of Frasier
Frasier
Bill Paxton was 38+ in Frasier as 'Ernie (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1993
Poster of HBO First Look
HBO First Look
Bill Paxton was 37+ in HBO First Look as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jun 12 1992
Poster of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Bill Paxton was 37+ in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 25 1992
Poster of Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt
Bill Paxton was 34+ in Tales from the Crypt as 'Billy DeLuca'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 10 1989
Poster of American Experience
American Experience
Bill Paxton was 33+ in American Experience as 'Self - Reader (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 04 1988
Poster of Fresno
Fresno
Bill Paxton was 31+ in Fresno as 'Billy Joe Bobb'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 16 1986
Poster of The Atlanta Child Murders
The Atlanta Child Murders
Bill Paxton was 29+ in The Atlanta Child Murders as 'Campbell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 10 1985
Poster of Miami Vice
Miami Vice
Bill Paxton was 29+ in Miami Vice as 'Vic Romano'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 16 1984
Poster of The Hitchhiker
The Hitchhiker
Bill Paxton was 28+ in The Hitchhiker as 'Trout'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 01 1983
Poster of The Six O'Clock Follies
The Six O'Clock Follies
Bill Paxton was 24+ in The Six O'Clock Follies
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 24 1980
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Bill Paxton was 20+ in Saturday Night Live as 'Self - Host'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Bill Paxton was 7+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Awards
Bill Paxton was 0+ in Golden Globe Awards as 'Self - Presenter, Self - Nominee/Presenter, Self - Nominee'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 1944