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Bill Paxton
Bill Paxton TV Listings
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HBO2e
Sat, Nov 7, 8:00 PM
Big Love
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USA
Thu, Nov 12, 8:30 AM
U-571
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HBO2e
Sat, Nov 14, 8:00 PM
Big Love
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ENC
Sun, Nov 15, 6:10 AM
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Sun, Nov 15, 7:50 AM
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Sun, Nov 15, 6:05 PM
Twister
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Mon, Nov 16, 1:50 AM
Twister
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HBO2e
Mon, Nov 16, 1:55 AM
The Last of the Finest
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HBO2e
Tue, Nov 17, 9:00 AM
Apollo 13
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HBO2e
Tue, Nov 17, 8:30 PM
Apollo 13
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HBO2e
Wed, Nov 18, 3:50 AM
Predator 2
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HBO2e
Sat, Nov 21, 1:30 PM
Apollo 13
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Bill Paxton Biography
Birth Name:
William Paxton
Birth Place:
Fort Worth, TX
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign:
05/17/1955, Taurus
Profession:
Actor; director
Though blessed with leading-man looks, Paxton spent much of his career relegated to playing gung-ho bullies or sleazebags (
Aliens
,
Last Action Hero
and his classic turn as a sadistic big brother in
Weird Science
). Initially, Paxton pursued a career behind the camera as a set dresser and aspiring director before switching to acting. A succession of small bits in the early '80s (including a part in Pat Benatar's "Shadows of the Night" video) finally led to supporting parts, mainly in action flicks that showcased his imposing presence (
Next of Kin
,
Predator 2
). He finally snagged a lead role in the lauded 1992 indie
One False Move
as a small-town police chief on a crash course with violence. While his nuanced performance upped his profile, he promptly returned to playing second fiddle, albeit in A-list pictures (
Apollo 13
,
Titanic
,
Twister
). He also realized his directing dreams with the 2001 feature
Frailty
, in which he also starred. As the '00s wore on, his career slowed down. But it got a nice boost when he signed on as a bigamist businessman on the edgy series
Big Love
, which showcased his heretofore untapped sex appeal.
Bill Paxton Fast Facts:
Caddied for legendary golfer Ben Hogan as a teenager.
Worked as a set dresser when he first arrived in Hollywood.
Made and starred in the short film
Fish Heads
, which reached cult status after it aired on
Saturday Night Live
.
Performed in the short-lived New Wave duo Martini Ranch; James Cameron directed the video for their song "Reach."
Bill Paxton Relationships:
James Paxton - Son
John Lane Paxton - Father
Louise Paxton - Wife
Lydia Paxton - Daughter
Mary Lou Paxton - Mother
Bill Paxton Awards:
2007 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama - Nominee
1999 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Nominee
2008 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama - Nominee
College:
Attended Richmond College, London, England; attended New York University, New York City, NY
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