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Acting
Bill Paxton
Bill Paxton is best known for Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Tales from the Crypt, Frasier and Miami Vice. Bill Paxton was born on May 17, 1955. Bill Paxton died on February 25, 2017 at the age of 61.
- Born
- May 17, 1955
- Place of birth
- Fort Worth, Texas, USA
- Died
- February 25, 2017 (61 years old)
Biography
Bill Paxton (May 17, 1955 – February 25, 2017) was an American actor. He appeared in films including Aliens and Titanic and starred as practising polygamist Bill Henrickson in the HBO series Big Love. On February 25, 2017 he died from complications following heart surgery.
Known for
Filmography
- 2019The Movies That Made UsSelf (archive footage)
- 2017Training DayFrank Rourke
- 2015Texas RisingSam Houston
- 2013Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.John Garrett
- 2012Hatfields & McCoysRandall McCoy
- 2010Who Do You Think You Are?Self
- 2010Overheard with Evan SmithSelf
- 2009Late Night with Jimmy FallonSelf - Guest
- 2006Big LoveBill Henrickson
- 2005The Reichen ShowSelf
- 1997The ViewSelf
- 1993FrasierErnie (voice)
- 1992The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
- 1992HBO First LookSelf
- 1989Tales from the CryptBilly DeLuca
- 1988American ExperienceSelf - Reader (voice)
- 1986FresnoBilly Joe Bobb
- 1985The Atlanta Child MurdersCampbell
- 1984Miami ViceVic Romano
- 1983The HitchhikerTrout
- 1980The Six O'Clock Follies
- 1975Saturday Night LiveSelf - Host
- 1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf
- 1944Golden Globe AwardsSelf - Presenter
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Bill Paxton been in?
Bill Paxton is best known for Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Tales from the Crypt, Frasier and Miami Vice.
When was Bill Paxton born?
Bill Paxton was born on May 17, 1955. (Fort Worth, Texas, USA)
How old is Bill Paxton?
Bill Paxton died on February 25, 2017 at the age of 61.
Updated: October 31, 2026 ·