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Bill Paxton

Bill Paxton TV Listings

ChannelDate & TimeTitleBuy
HBO2eSat, Nov 21, 1:30 PMApollo 13Buy
HBO2eSat, Nov 21, 8:00 PMBig LoveBuy
AMCSat, Nov 21, 8:00 PMAliensBuy
AMCSun, Nov 22, 10:00 AMAliensBuy
CINEMAXSun, Nov 22, 12:20 PMVertical LimitBuy
HBO2eMon, Nov 23, 2:35 AMPredator 2Buy
HBO2eMon, Nov 23, 4:15 PMApollo 13Buy
CARTOONMon, Nov 23, 5:00 PMSpy Kids 2: The Island of Lost DreamsBuy
CARTOONWed, Nov 25, 3:00 PMSpy Kids 3: Game OverBuy
CINEMAXThu, Nov 26, 1:00 PMCommandoBuy
HBO2eThu, Nov 26, 3:00 PMApollo 13Buy
IFCSat, Nov 28, 2:00 AMNear DarkBuy
CARTOONSat, Nov 28, 6:00 PMSpy Kids 2: The Island of Lost DreamsBuy
HISTSat, Nov 28, 8:00 PMTombstoneBuy
HBO2eSat, Nov 28, 8:00 PMBig LoveBuy
ENCSat, Nov 28, 8:00 PMTwisterBuy
HISTSun, Nov 29, 12:01 AMTombstoneBuy
ENCSun, Nov 29, 8:30 AMTwisterBuy
ENCSun, Nov 29, 4:40 PMTwisterBuy
CINEMAXTue, Dec 1, 3:15 AMVertical LimitBuy
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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:
  • 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
  • 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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