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James Paxton Biography

Birth Name:
James Paxton
Birth Place:
Ojai, California, United States
Profession
Actor

Fast Facts

  • Father is accomplished actor Bill Paxton
  • As a 9-year-old, first acted in the 2003 film Spy Kids 3 alongside his father
  • Majored in journalism in college but later found a passion for acting
  • Learned about British theater and film in London
  • Studied acting under the tutelage of esteemed acting coach Vincent Chase

Relationships

  • John Paxton -- Grandfather
  • Mary Lou Paxton -- Grandmother
  • Louise Newbury -- Mother
  • Lydia Paxton -- Sister
  • Bob Paxton -- Uncle