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William Paxton (May 17, 1955 – February 25, 2017) was an American actor and filmmaker. He starred in 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).
Bill Paxton was an American actor, producer, writer and director who appeared in films such as Aliens, Apollo 13 and True Lies. He died in 2017 at the age of 61 from complications following heart surgery.
He was the son of Mary Lou (Gray) and John Lane Paxton, a businessman and actor (as John Paxton). Bill moved to Los Angeles, California at age eighteen, where he found work in the film industry as a set dresser for Roger Corman's New World Pictures.
Young Paxton was among the crowd of onlookers during President John F. Kennedy’s assassination on November 22, 1963. There are pictures that show young Paxton lifted above the crowd to watch the rally.
Apr 2, 2014 · Early Life. Paxton was born on May 17, 1955, in Fort Worth, Texas, where his father worked in the family's lumber business. Paxton's father was also a supporter of the arts, and...
Feb 26, 2017 · A tribute to the late actor Bill Paxton, who died in 2017 at the age of 61. The article covers his career highlights, from his early roles in Roger Corman films to his memorable performances in "Aliens", "One False Move" and "Apollo 13".
Bill Paxton (born May 17, 1955, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.—died February 25, 2017, Los Angeles, California) was an American actor who was an exceptionally versatile artist; he played a wide variety of roles in films and on television, conveying in each part an essential and believable humanity.
