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Bill Paxton
William 'Bill' Paxton, born May 17, 1955, was a remarkable American actor and filmmaker. He garnered fame for major roles in popular films such as 'Aliens' (1986), 'Near Dark' (1987), 'Tombstone' (1993), 'True Lies' (1994), 'Apollo 13' (1995), 'Twister' (1996), 'Titanic' (1997), 'Mighty Joe Young' (1998), and 'A Simple Plan' (1998). He also had significant supporting roles in other films like 'Weird Science' (1985), 'Edge of Tomorrow' (2014), and 'Nightcrawler' (2014). He notably starred in the HBO drama series 'Big Love' (2006–2011), earning him three Golden Globe Award nominations. His performance as Randall McCoy in the History Channel miniseries 'Hatfields & McCoys' (2012) led to nominations for both a Primetime Emmy Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award.
In addition to acting, Paxton was a musician and a member of the band Martini Ranch. He experienced an illustrious career with wide-ranging characters across different genres. He also directed a couple of feature films, demonstrating his versatility in the movie industry. His unique screen presence and acting contribution were widely praised. Paxton passed away on February 25, 2017, leaving a significant impact on Hollywood and his fans worldwide.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: William Paxton
Born: Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
Citizenship: American
Birthday: May 17, 1955
Occupations: Actor, Filmmaker, Musician
Years Active: 1975-2017
Children: 2
Spouses: Kelly Rowan, Louise Newbury
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Awards and Nominations Received by Bill Paxton
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Movies Featuring Bill Paxton
One False Move
A Simple Plan
2 Guns
Near Dark
Thunderbirds
U-571
Twister
Apollo 13
Trespass
Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker
Ghosts of the Abyss
Frailty
Edge of Tomorrow
Million Dollar Arm
Mighty Joe Young
Streets of Fire
Nightcrawler
Vertical Limit
Predator 2
Haven
Tombstone
Traveller
Next of Kin
Navy Seals
Indian Summer
The Dark Backward
Brain Dead
Tornado Alley
JFK: The Final Hours
Hatfields & McCoys
Titanic: 100 Years On
Tattoo
Reflections on Titanic
Texas Rising
Pixies
Living in Darkness
The Alien Saga
The Hunters and the Hunted: The Making of ‘Predator 2’
Resistance
Superior Firepower: Making ‘Aliens’
Mortuary
Taking Tiger Mountain
The Lords of Discipline
Impulse
An Early Frost
The Atlanta Child Murders
Weird Science
Fresno
Back to Back
Slipstream
Pass the Ammo
Frank & Jesse
The Vagrant
The Last Supper
Lost Moon: The Triumph of Apollo 13
The Evening Star
Future Shock
His Highness Hollywood
Arnold & Sly: Rivals, Friends, Icons
Heart of the Ocean: The Making of Titanic
Monolith
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