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Bill Paxton

Bill Paxton TV Listings

ChannelDate & TimeTitleBuy
HBOeTue, Feb 9, 10:30 PMBig LoveBuy
NBCWed, Feb 10, 12:35 AMLate Night With Jimmy Fallon NewBuy
HBO2eWed, Feb 10, 2:30 PMVertical LimitBuy
HBOeWed, Feb 10, 10:00 PMBig LoveBuy
HBOSGeThu, Feb 11, 9:00 PMBig LoveBuy
HBOeFri, Feb 12, 8:00 PMBig LoveBuy
HBOeSat, Feb 13, 1:35 AMBig LoveBuy
STARZSat, Feb 13, 8:40 AMThunderbirdsBuy
HBO2eSat, Feb 13, 1:00 PMBig LoveBuy
HBOSGeSat, Feb 13, 4:30 PMApollo 13Buy
CMTSat, Feb 13, 8:00 PMTrue LiesBuy
HBO2eSat, Feb 13, 11:30 PMBig LoveBuy
HBOSGeSun, Feb 14, 1:30 PMBig LoveBuy
WGNAMESun, Feb 14, 2:00 PMThe Greatest Game Ever PlayedBuy
CMTSun, Feb 14, 4:30 PMTrue LiesBuy
IFCSun, Feb 14, 6:45 PMNear DarkBuy
HBO2eSun, Feb 14, 8:00 PMBig LoveBuy
HBOeSun, Feb 14, 9:00 PMBig Love NewBuy
HBOeSun, Feb 14, 11:00 PMBig LoveBuy
IFCMon, Feb 15, 2:15 AMNear DarkBuy
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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:
  • 2008 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama - Nominee
  • 2010 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
  • 2007 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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