Bill Paxton: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 61
- as director
- 1
- on screen
- 1982–2024
- box office
- $2.21B
- award win
- 1
- Born
- May 17, 1955
- Birthplace
- Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
- Full name
- William Paxton
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Actor, Filmmaker, Musician
- Years active
- 1975-2017
- Spouses
- Kelly Rowan, Louise Newbury
- Children
- 2
The Best Bill Paxton Movies
The films of Bill Paxton that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Twister (1996) leads with $495M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $495M Twister 1996 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $388M Edge of Tomorrow 2014 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $355M Apollo 13 1995 · Adventure -
Worldwide box office: $216M Vertical Limit 2000 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $132M 2 Guns 2013 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $128M U-571 2000 · Action
Bill Paxton's Career in Numbers
Bill Paxton's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Bill Paxton works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Taking Tiger Mountain (1982) to Texas Rising (2015), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.
Bill Paxton Movies by Decade
- 1980s 15
- 1990s 19
- 2000s 7
- 2010s 9
The 1990s were Bill Paxton's busiest decade, with 19 films.
Bill Paxton Movies by Genre
- Action 16
- Drama 13
- Comedy 5
- Mystery 2
- Sci-Fi 2
- Adventure 2
- Horror 2
- Animation 1
- Western 1
- Biography 1
Action is the genre Bill Paxton has worked in most, with 16 films, ahead of drama (13).
Bill Paxton Career Milestones
- First film
- Taking Tiger Mountain 1982
- Biggest box office hit
- Twister $495M worldwide
- Newest film
- Texas Rising 2015
Bill Paxton Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Bill Paxton is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 1 as director and 49 as actor. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by Bill Paxton
1
Bill Paxton Movies as an Actor
49- 2015
Pixies as Eddie Beck (voice) · Animation Worldwide box office: $135K - 2015
Texas Rising as Sam Houston · Western - 2014
Nightcrawler Drama Worldwide box office: $47.4M - 2014 Edge of Tomorrow Action Worldwide box office: $388M
- 2014
Million Dollar Arm Biography Worldwide box office: $38.5M - 2013
JFK: The Final Hours as Narrator (voice) · Documentary - 2013 2 Guns Action Worldwide box office: $132M
- 2012
Hatfields & McCoys as Randall McCoy · Drama - 2006
Haven Drama - 2004
Thunderbirds Action Worldwide box office: $28.3M - 2003
Resistance as Ted Brice · Romance - 2003
Ghosts of the Abyss Family Worldwide box office: $27.6M - 2002
Frailty Sci-Fi Worldwide box office: $17.4M - 2000 Vertical Limit Action Worldwide box office: $216M
- 2000 U-571 Action Worldwide box office: $128M
- 1998
Mighty Joe Young Action Worldwide box office: $50.6M - 1998
A Simple Plan Drama Worldwide box office: $16.3M - 1997
Traveller Drama Worldwide box office: $534K - 1996
The Evening Star as Jerry Bruckner · Drama Worldwide box office: $12.8M - 1996 Twister Action Worldwide box office: $495M
- 1995
The Last Supper as Zachary Cody · Comedy Worldwide box office: $460K - 1995 Apollo 13 Adventure Worldwide box office: $355M
- 1994
Frank & Jesse as Frank James · Drama Worldwide box office: $50K - 1994
Future Shock as Vince · Horror - 1993
Tombstone Action Worldwide box office: $56.5M - 1993
Monolith as Tucker · Action - 1993
Indian Summer Drama Worldwide box office: $14.9M - 1992
Trespass Action Worldwide box office: $13.2M - 1992
The Vagrant as Graham Krakowski · Comedy Worldwide box office: $5.9K - 1992
One False Move Drama Worldwide box office: $1.54M - 1991
The Dark Backward Comedy Worldwide box office: $28.7K - 1990
Predator 2 Action Worldwide box office: $57.1M - 1990
Navy Seals Action Worldwide box office: $25.1M - 1990
Brain Dead Sci-Fi Worldwide box office: $1.63M - 1989
Next of Kin Action Worldwide box office: $15.9M - 1989
Slipstream as Matt Owens · Adventure - 1989
Back to Back as Bo Brand · Action - 1988
Pass the Ammo as Jesse Wilkes · Comedy Worldwide box office: $170K - 1987
Near Dark Action Worldwide box office: $3.37M - 1986
Fresno as Billy Joe Bobb · Comedy - 1985
Weird Science as Chet · Fantasy Worldwide box office: $38.9M - 1985
An Early Frost as Bob Maracek · Drama - 1985
The Atlanta Child Murders as Campbell · Drama - 1984
Impulse as Eddie · Thriller Worldwide box office: $2.77M - 1984
Streets of Fire Action Worldwide box office: $8.09M - 1983
The Lords of Discipline as Gilbreath · Drama Worldwide box office: $11.8M - 1982
Taking Tiger Mountain as Billy Hampton · Drama - 1982
Mortuary as Paul Andrews · Horror Worldwide box office: $4.32M - 1982
Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker Mystery
Bill Paxton in Documentaries & Specials
11- 2024
Arnold & Sly: Rivals, Friends, Icons as Self (archive footage) (uncredited) · Documentary - 2012
Reflections on Titanic as Self · Documentary - 2012
Titanic: 100 Years On as Self · Documentary - 2011
Tornado Alley as Self - Narrator (voice) · Documentary Worldwide box office: $170K - 2008
His Highness Hollywood as Self · Documentary - 2005
The Hunters and the Hunted: The Making of ‘Predator 2’ as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2003
Superior Firepower: Making ‘Aliens’ as Self · Documentary - 2002
The Alien Saga as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2002
Living in Darkness as Himself · Documentary - 1997
Heart of the Ocean: The Making of Titanic as Self / Brock Lovett · Documentary - 1996
Lost Moon: The Triumph of Apollo 13 as Self · Documentary
Bill Paxton: Awards & Nominations
1 win from 3 nominations across 1 award body, from 1987 to 1996. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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22nd Saturn Awards- Bill Paxton: Nominated Best Actor Twister
- 21st Saturn Awards
- Bill Paxton: Nominated Best Supporting Actor True Lies
- 14th Saturn Awards
- Bill Paxton: Win Best Supporting Actor Aliens
Who Is Bill Paxton?
Bill Paxton was born in Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. in 1955. Credited on films since 1982, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
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.
Who Bill Paxton Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Bill Paxton shares the most films with. James Cameron comes first, with 6 films together, followed by Michael Biehn (5).
Bill Paxton: Questions & Answers
How many movies Bill Paxton has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Bill Paxton been in?
Bill Paxton is credited on 61 films, from 1982 to 2024. 49 of them as an actor and 1 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Bill Paxton's highest-grossing movie?
Twister (1996) is Bill Paxton's biggest box office hit, with $495M worldwide, ahead of Edge of Tomorrow (2014) ($388M). Across every film with box office figures, Bill Paxton's movies have made $2.21B.
Bill Paxton's biggest hits Has Bill Paxton won an Oscar?
Bill Paxton has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Bill Paxton has 1 win from 3 nominations.
What is Bill Paxton's newest movie?
The most recent film on Bill Paxton's filmography is Arnold & Sly: Rivals, Friends, Icons (2024), in the role of Self (archive footage) (uncredited).
Who does Bill Paxton work with most often?
Bill Paxton shares the most films with James Cameron (6 films), Michael Biehn (5 films) and Lance Henriksen (4 films).
The Best Bill Paxton Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 61 credits.
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