Bill Paxton
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- May 17, 1955 in Fort Worth, Texas, USA
- Died
- February 25, 2017
- Active Years
- 1944–2023 (80 Years)
- Total Credits
- 140 credits in database
Acting Born May 17, 1955 Died Feb 25, 2017 Fort Worth, Texas, USA 140 credits
Biography
Bill Paxton was an American actor. He appeared in films including Aliens and Titanic. He also starred in the HBO series Big Love, playing the role of Bill Henrickson, a practicing polygamist.
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Career overview
Bill Paxton was an American actor who appeared in various films. He is known for his roles in movies such as Aliens and Titanic. Paxton's film career involved working on multiple projects throughout his time in the industry.
In addition to his film work, Paxton also appeared in television series. He starred as Bill Henrickson in the HBO series Big Love. Paxton's involvement in the series showcased his ability to take on a variety of roles in different mediums.
Paxton's acting career spanned multiple formats, including film and television. His work in both mediums demonstrated his versatility as an actor.
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Career timeline
Titanic: Stories from the Heart
The Movies That Made Us
Training DayThe Circle
Term LifeMean DreamsTom Hanks: A League of His Own
Texas RisingPixiesThe Gamechangers
Edge of TomorrowNightcrawlerMillion Dollar Arm
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.2 GunsParkland · ProducerThe ColonyJFK: The Final Hours
Hatfields & McCoysReflections on TitanicShanghai Calling
HaywireTattoo · DirectorTattoo · StoryTornado Alley
Who Do You Think You Are?Overheard with Evan Smith
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon13 Scarier Movie Moments
His Highness Hollywood
The Good LifeThe Good Life · Executive Producer
Big Love
The Reichen ShowThe Greatest Game Ever Played · DirectorMagnificent Desolation: Walking on the MoonThe Hunters and the Hunted: The Making of 'Predator 2'Derailroaded
HavenThunderbirdsClub DreadNo Strings Attached: The Making of Thunderbirds
Spy Kids 3-D: Game OverGhosts of the AbyssResistanceSuperior Firepower: Making 'Aliens'
FrailtyFrailty · DirectorSpy Kids 2: The Island of Lost DreamsThe Alien SagaThe Making of 'Tombstone'
Vertical LimitU-571
Mighty Joe YoungA Simple PlanA Bright Shining Lie
The ViewTitanicTravellerTraveller · Producer
TwisterThe Evening StarLost Moon: The Triumph of Apollo 13
Apollo 13The Last Supper
True LiesFrank & JesseFuture Shock
FrasierTombstoneBoxing HelenaIndian SummerMonolith
The Tonight Show with Jay LenoHBO First LookTrespassOne False MoveThe Vagrant
The Dark Backward
Predator 2Navy SealsThe Last of the FinestBrain Dead
Tales from the CryptNext of KinSlipstreamThe Making of SlipstreamBack to Back
American ExperiencePass the AmmoMartini Ranch: ReachMartini Ranch: Reach · WriterMartini Ranch: Reach · Producer
Full Filmography
140 titles- Titanic: Stories from the Heart (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- The Movies That Made Us (2019) as Self (archive footage)
- Training Day (2017) as Frank Rourke
- The Circle (2017) as Vinnie Holland
- Term Life (2016) as Detective Keenan
- Mean Dreams (2016) as Wayne Caraway
- Tom Hanks: A League of His Own (2016) as Self
- Texas Rising (2015) as Sam Houston
- Pixies (2015) as Eddie Beck (voice)
- The Gamechangers (2015) as Jack Thompson
- Edge of Tomorrow (2014) as Master Sergeant Farell
- Nightcrawler (2014) as Joe Loder
- Million Dollar Arm (2014) as Tom House
- Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013) as John Garrett
- 2 Guns (2013) as Earl
- Parkland (2013) Producer
- The Colony (2013) as Mason
- JFK: The Final Hours (2013) as Narrator (voice)
- Red Wing (2013) as Jim Verret
- Hatfields & McCoys (2012) as Randall McCoy
- Reflections on Titanic (2012) as Self
- Shanghai Calling (2012) as Donald
- Haywire (2011) as John Kane
- Tattoo (2011) Director
- Tattoo (2011) Story
- Tornado Alley (2011) as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Who Do You Think You Are? (2010) as Self
- Overheard with Evan Smith (2010) as Self
- Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (2009) as Self - Guest
- 13 Scarier Movie Moments (2009) as Self
- His Highness Hollywood (2008) as Self
- The Good Life (2007) as Robbie
- The Good Life (2007) Executive Producer
- Big Love (2006) as Bill Henrickson
- The Reichen Show (2005) as Self
- The Greatest Game Ever Played (2005) Director
- Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon (2005) as Ed Mitchell (voice)
- The Hunters and the Hunted: The Making of 'Predator 2' (2005) as Self (archive footage)
- Derailroaded (2005) as Self (archive footage)
- Haven (2004) as Carl Ridley
- Thunderbirds (2004) as Jeff Tracy
- Club Dread (2004) as Coconut Pete
- No Strings Attached: The Making of Thunderbirds (2004) as Self
- Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003) as Dinky Winks
- Ghosts of the Abyss (2003) as Self
- Resistance (2003) as Ted Brice
- Superior Firepower: Making 'Aliens' (2003) as Self
- Frailty (2002) as Dad Meiks
- Frailty (2002) Director
- Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams (2002) as Dinky Winks
- The Alien Saga (2002) as Self (archive footage)
- The Making of 'Tombstone' (2002) as Self
- Living in Darkness (2002) as Himself
- Vertical Limit (2000) as Elliot Vaughn
- U-571 (2000) as Lt. Cmdr. Mike Dahlgren
- Mighty Joe Young (1998) as Gregg O'Hara
- A Simple Plan (1998) as Hank Mitchell
- A Bright Shining Lie (1998) as John Paul Vann
- The View (1997) as Self
- Titanic (1997) as Brock Lovett
- Traveller (1997) as Bokky
- Traveller (1997) Producer
- Twister (1996) as Bill
- The Evening Star (1996) as Jerry Bruckner
- Lost Moon: The Triumph of Apollo 13 (1996) as Self
- Apollo 13 (1995) as Fred Haise
- The Last Supper (1995) as Zachary Cody
- True Lies (1994) as Simon
- Frank & Jesse (1994) as Frank James
- Future Shock (1994) as Vince
- Frasier (1993) as Ernie (voice)
- Tombstone (1993) as Morgan Earp
- Boxing Helena (1993) as Ray O'Malley
- Indian Summer (1993) as Jack Belston
- Monolith (1993) as Tucker
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
- HBO First Look (1992) as Self
- Trespass (1992) as Vince
- One False Move (1992) as Dale "Hurricane" Dixon
- The Vagrant (1992) as Graham Krakowski
- The Dark Backward (1991) as Gus
- Predator 2 (1990) as Jerry Lambert
- Navy Seals (1990) as Floyd Dane
- The Last of the Finest (1990) as Howard 'Hojo' Jones
- Brain Dead (1990) as Jim Reston
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Billy DeLuca
- Next of Kin (1989) as Gerald Gates
- Slipstream (1989) as Matt Owens
- The Making of Slipstream (1989)
- Back to Back (1989) as Bo Brand
- The Roommate (1989)
- American Experience (1988) as Self - Reader (voice)
- Pass the Ammo (1988) as Jesse Wilkes
- Martini Ranch: Reach (1988) as The Outlaw
- Martini Ranch: Reach (1988) Writer
- Martini Ranch: Reach (1988) Producer
- Near Dark (1987) as Severen
- Zabagabee (1987)
- Zabagabee (1987) Director
- Aliens (1986) as Private Hudson
- Fresno (1986) as Billy Joe Bobb
- Commando (1985) as Intercept Officer
- Weird Science (1985) as Chet
- The Atlanta Child Murders (1985) as Campbell
- An Early Frost (1985) as Bob Maracek
- Miami Vice (1984) as Vic Romano
- The Terminator (1984) as Punk Leader
- Streets of Fire (1984) as Clyde the Bartender
- Impulse (1984) as Eddie
- The Hitchhiker (1983) as Trout
- The Lords of Discipline (1983) as Gilbreath
- Deadly Lessons (1983) as Eddie Fox
- Riding Fast (1983) as Bobo
- Great Day (1983) as Rudy
- Mortuary (1982) as Paul Andrews
- Taking Tiger Mountain (1982) as Billy Hampton
- Taking Tiger Mountain (1982) Production Design
- Stripes (1981) as Soldier
- Galaxy of Terror (1981) Set Decoration
- Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker (1981) as Eddie
- The Six O'Clock Follies (1980)
- Fish Heads (1980)
- Fish Heads (1980) Director
- Fish Heads (1980) Producer
- Fish Heads (1980) Cinematography
- Fish Heads (1980) Editor
- Death Game (1977) Assistant Art Director
- The Egyptian Princess (1977) as The Man
- The Egyptian Princess (1977) Producer
- Eat My Dust (1976) Set Decoration
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Host
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Man in Fish Heads (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) Director
- Crazy Mama (1975) as John
- Beach Blanket Bango (1975) Art Direction
- Big Bad Mama (1974) Set Dresser
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Presenter
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Nominee / Presenter
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Nominee
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Bill Paxton best known for?
Bill Paxton is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Movies That Made Us (2019), Training Day (2017), The Circle (2017), Term Life (2016).
When and where was Bill Paxton born?
Bill Paxton was born on May 17, 1955 in Fort Worth, Texas, USA. They passed away on February 25, 2017.
How many credits does Bill Paxton have?
Bill Paxton has accumulated over 140 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1944 to 2023.
What is Bill Paxton's background in cinema and television?
Bill Paxton was an American actor. He appeared in films including Aliens and Titanic. He also starred in the HBO series Big Love, playing the role of Bill Henrickson, a practicing polygamist.
Bill Paxton by the numbers
140credits
112films
28TV series
1944–2023active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Billy DeLuca — aged about 34
- Aliens (1986) as Private Hudson — aged about 31
- Titanic (1997) as Brock Lovett — aged about 42
- Nightcrawler (2014) as Joe Loder — aged about 59
- Frasier (1993) as Ernie (voice) — aged about 38
- The Terminator (1984) as Punk Leader — aged about 29
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