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Bill Paxton

Bill Paxton TV Listings

ChannelDate & TimeTitleBuy
AMCSat, Jul 4, 6:00 PMCommandoBuy
CINEMAXSat, Jul 4, 7:30 PMApollo 13Buy
AMCSat, Jul 4, 8:00 PMTrue LiesBuy
HBO2eSat, Jul 4, 10:00 PMBig LoveBuy
AMCSun, Jul 5, 1:30 AMCommandoBuy
ENCSun, Jul 5, 2:15 PMNavy SEALsBuy
AMCSun, Jul 5, 5:00 PMTrue LiesBuy
TNTMon, Jul 6, 3:30 AMNext of KinBuy
FLIXeMon, Jul 6, 8:00 PMOne False MoveBuy
CINEMAXTue, Jul 7, 7:30 AMVertical LimitBuy
CINEMAXThu, Jul 9, 5:50 PMApollo 13Buy
HISTSat, Jul 11, 8:00 PMTombstoneBuy
HISTSun, Jul 12, 12:00 AMTombstoneBuy
CINEMAXSun, Jul 12, 9:00 AMVertical LimitBuy
AMCMon, Jul 13, 5:30 PMStripesBuy
ENCWed, Jul 15, 4:10 AMThe TerminatorBuy
ENCWed, Jul 15, 3:00 PMThe TerminatorBuy
FLIXeThu, Jul 16, 3:15 AMOne False MoveBuy

Bill Paxton Biography

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  • 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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