Bill Paxton Short biography
Bill Paxton was an American actor, filmmaker, and musician. He was known for his roles in films such as Aliens, Titanic, and Twister, as well as his starring role in the HBO series Big Love. Paxton also directed and starred in the film Frailty, and co-produced the film Parkland about JFK's assassination.
Paxton was born in Fort Worth, Texas, on May 17, 1955. He began his career in the entertainment industry as a director but later switched to acting. He studied with famed acting coach Stella Adler before booking a string of notable roles in 80s movies like Weird Science, Aliens, and Near Dark.
Paxton died of a stroke on February 25, 2017, at the age of 61.
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When was Bill Paxton's net worth last updated?
We last updated this estimate in March 2024.
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Bill Paxton earns income primarily from Acting and Music, as shown in our latest estimate above.
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Currently # 152 among all Actors.
What is Bill Paxton known for?
He is best known as an actor and filmmaker.
When did Bill Paxton start his career?
Bill Paxton's career ran from 1975 to 2017.
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