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Bill Paxton Biography
Birth Name:
William Paxton
Birth Place:
Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Profession
Actor, director, producer
Fast Facts
- Was in the crowd that greeted President Kennedy in Fort Worth, TX, on the morning on his assassination; pictures of Paxton can be seen at the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza in Dallas
- Caddied for legendary golfer Ben Hogan as a teenager
- Worked as a set director for famous indie director/producer Roger Corman when he first arrived in Hollywood
- Made and starred in the film short Fish Heads, which reached cult status after it aired on Saturday Night Live
- Frequently worked with director James Cameron, including films like The Terminator (1984)
- Performed in the short-lived New Wave duo Martini Ranch; James Cameron directed the video for their song "Reach
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Awards
- 2012Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie: nominated
- 2010Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama: nominated
- 2008Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama: nominated
- 2007Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama: nominated
- 1999Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
- 1997Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
- 1995Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: winner
Relationships
- Lydia Paxton -- Daughter
- Kelly Rowan -- Ex-wife
- John Lane Paxton -- Father
- Mary Lou Paxton -- Mother
- James Paxton -- Son
- Louise Paxton -- Wife