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Bill Paxton (1955-2017) was an American actor and filmmaker who starred in films such as Aliens, Titanic, and A Simple Plan. He also appeared in TV shows like Big Love and Hatfields & McCoys, and was related to Confederate general Elisha Paxton.
Feb 26, 2017 · The actor, known for his roles in Titanic, Apollo 13 and Big Love, passed away in 2017 after undergoing a procedure. He was a beloved and prolific actor and filmmaker, who worked with Tom Hanks and Rob Lowe among others.
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Bill Paxton. Actor: Aliens. Bill Paxton was born on May 17, 1955 in Fort Worth, Texas. 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.
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Mar 6, 2017 · Bill Paxton's death certificate states the actor died last month from a stroke days after surgery to replace a heart valve and repair damage to his aorta.
Learn about the life and career of Bill Paxton, a versatile actor who starred in films such as Aliens, Apollo 13, and True Lies. Find out his birth date, death date, family, trivia, and more on IMDb.
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- May 17, 1955
Apr 2, 2014 · Who Was Bill Paxton? With his rich, distinctively Texan voice and everyman looks, actor Bill Paxton played a variety of roles, from offbeat characters to leading men.
Feb 26, 2017 · Bill Paxton, the affable actor who was a co-star in a string of 1990s blockbuster movies including “Twister,” “Titanic” and “Apollo 13,” and who later played the lead in the critically acclaimed...