Bill Paxton

Born:1955年5月17日

Place of Birth:Fort Worth, Texas, USA

Died:2017年2月25日

Known For:Acting

Biography

Bill Paxton, born on May 17, 1955, was a versatile American actor whose career spanned over four decades. Paxton's talent and charisma captivated audiences in a variety of genres, from action-packed blockbusters to heartfelt dramas. His memorable performances left a lasting impact on the film industry and solidified his status as a beloved Hollywood icon.

One of Paxton's most iconic roles was in the sci-fi classic "Aliens," where he portrayed the tough and fearless Private Hudson. His portrayal of the sarcastic yet brave marine showcased his ability to bring depth and humor to his characters, earning him critical acclaim and a dedicated fan following. Paxton's magnetic presence on screen made him a standout in every scene he graced, leaving a lasting impression on viewers.

In the epic romance "Titanic," Paxton delivered a poignant performance as the treasure hunter Brock Lovett, who becomes deeply invested in the tragic story of the ill-fated ship. His portrayal of Lovett's emotional journey resonated with audiences worldwide, further highlighting Paxton's range as an actor. His ability to convey complex emotions with authenticity and depth showcased his immense talent and dedication to his craft.

Beyond his film work, Paxton also made a significant impact on television with his portrayal of Bill Henrickson in the acclaimed HBO series "Big Love." As the complex and conflicted polygamist, Paxton brought a nuanced and compelling performance to the small screen, earning critical praise and multiple award nominations. His portrayal of Henrickson's internal struggles and familial dynamics showcased his versatility as an actor and solidified his reputation as a powerhouse talent.

Tragically, on February 25, 2017, the entertainment industry lost a true talent when Paxton passed away due to complications following heart surgery. His untimely death sent shockwaves through Hollywood and left fans mourning the loss of a gifted actor who had touched the hearts of many. Paxton's legacy lives on through his unforgettable performances and the indelible mark he left on the world of cinema.

Throughout his career, Bill Paxton's passion for storytelling and dedication to his craft shone brightly in every role he undertook. Whether he was portraying a heroic space marine, a determined treasure hunter, or a conflicted polygamist, Paxton's commitment to his characters and his ability to bring them to life with authenticity and depth set him apart as a true acting powerhouse. His contributions to the entertainment industry continue to be celebrated and cherished by fans and colleagues alike, ensuring that his legacy will endure for generations to come.

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The Terminator

Punk Leader

1984

In the post-apocalyptic future, reigning tyrannical supercomputers teleport a cyborg assassin known as the "Terminator" back to 1984 to kill Sarah Connor, whose unborn son is destined to lead insurgents against 21st century mechanical hegemony. Meanwhile, the human-resistance movement dispatches a lone warrior to safeguard Sarah. Can he stop the virtually indestructible killing machine?

Titanic

Brock Lovett

1997

101-year-old Rose DeWitt Bukater tells the story of her life aboard the Titanic, 84 years later. A young Rose boards the ship with her mother and fiancé. Meanwhile, Jack Dawson and Fabrizio De Rossi win third-class tickets aboard the ship. Rose tells the whole story from Titanic's departure through to its death—on its first and last voyage—on April 15, 1912.

Edge of Tomorrow

Master Sergeant Farell

2014

Major Bill Cage is an officer who has never seen a day of combat when he is unceremoniously demoted and dropped into combat. Cage is killed within minutes, managing to take an alpha alien down with him. He awakens back at the beginning of the same day and is forced to fight and die again... and again - as physical contact with the alien has thrown him into a time loop.

Aliens

Private Hudson

1986

Ripley, the sole survivor of the Nostromo's deadly encounter with the monstrous Alien, returns to Earth after drifting through space in hypersleep for 57 years. Although her story is initially met with skepticism, she agrees to accompany a team of Colonial Marines back to LV-426.

Nightcrawler

Joe Loder

2014

When Lou Bloom, desperate for work, muscles into the world of L.A. crime journalism, he blurs the line between observer and participant to become the star of his own story. Aiding him in his effort is Nina, a TV-news veteran.

Twister

Bill

1996

An unprecedented series of violent tornadoes is sweeping across Oklahoma. Tornado chasers, headed by Dr. Jo Harding, attempt to release a groundbreaking device that will allow them to track them and create a more advanced warning system. They are joined by Jo's soon to be ex-husband Bill, a former tornado chaser himself, and his girlfriend Melissa.

Commando

Intercept Officer

1985

John Matrix, the former leader of a special commando strike force that always got the toughest jobs done, is forced back into action when his young daughter is kidnapped. To find her, Matrix has to fight his way through an array of punks, killers, one of his former commandos, and a fully equipped private army. With the help of a feisty stewardess and an old friend, Matrix has only a few hours to overcome his greatest challenge: finding his daughter before she's killed.

Tombstone

Morgan Earp

1993

Legendary marshal Wyatt Earp, now a weary gunfighter, joins his brothers Morgan and Virgil to pursue their collective fortune in the thriving mining town of Tombstone. But Earp is forced to don a badge again and get help from his notorious pal Doc Holliday when a gang of renegade brigands and rustlers begins terrorizing the town.

Predator 2

Jerry Lambert

1990

A police chief in the war-torn streets of Los Angeles discovers that an extraterrestrial creature is hunting down residents - and that he is the next target.

True Lies

Simon

1994

A fearless, globe-trotting, terrorist-battling secret agent has his life turned upside down when he discovers his wife might be having an affair with a used car salesman while terrorists smuggle nuclear war heads into the United States.

Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams

Dinky Winks

2002

Exploring the further adventures of Carmen and Juni Cortez, who have now joined the family spy business as Level 2 OSS agents. Their new mission is to save the world from a mad scientist living on a volcanic island populated by an imaginative menagerie of creatures. On this bizarre island, none of the Cortez's gadgets work and they must rely on their wits--and each other--to survive and save the day.

U-571

Lt. Cmdr. Mike Dahlgren

2000

In the midst of World War II, the battle under the sea rages and the Nazis have the upper hand as the Allies are unable to crack their war codes. However, after a wrecked U-boat sends out an SOS signal, the Allies realise this is their chance to seize the 'enigma coding machine'.

2 Guns

Earl

2013

A DEA agent and an undercover Naval Intelligence officer who have been tasked with investigating one another find they have been set up by the mob -- the very organization the two men believe they have been stealing money from.

Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over

Dinky Winks

2003

Carmen's caught in a virtual reality game designed by the Kids' new nemesis, the Toymaker. It's up to Juni to save his sister, and ultimately the world.

Haywire

John Kane

2011

A black ops soldier seeks payback after she is betrayed and left for dead.

Stripes

Soldier

1981

John Winger, an indolent sad sack in his 30s, impulsively joins the US Army after losing his job, his girlfriend and his apartment.

Mighty Joe Young

Gregg O'Hara

1998

As a child living in Africa, Jill Young saw her mother killed while protecting wild gorillas from poachers led by Andrei Strasser. Now an adult, Jill cares for an orphaned gorilla named Joe -- who, due to a genetic anomaly, is 15 feet tall. When Gregg O'Hara arrives from California and sees the animal, he convinces Jill that Joe would be safest at his wildlife refuge. But Strasser follows them to the U.S., intent on capturing Joe for himself.

Next of Kin

Gerald Gates

1989

Truman Gates, a Chicago cop, sets out to find his brother's killer. Meanwhile, another of his brothers, Briar (a hillbilly) decides to find the killer himself.

Vertical Limit

Elliot Vaughn

2000

Trapped near the summit of K2, the world's second-highest mountain, Annie Garrett radios to base camp for help. Brother Peter hears Annie's message and assembles a team to save her and her group before they succumb to K2's unforgiving elements. But, as Annie lays injured in an icy cavern, the rescuers face several terrifying events that could end the rescue attempt -- and their lives.

The Circle

Vinnie Holland

2017

A young tech worker takes a job at a powerful Internet corporation, quickly rises up the company's ranks, and soon finds herself in a perilous situation concerning privacy, surveillance and freedom. She comes to learn that her decisions and actions will determine the future of humanity.

Brain Dead

Jim Reston

1990

In a battle of man versus machine, Martin, a top neurosurgeon who's studying brain malfunctions that cause mental illness, delves deep into his own mind to save himself from a megalomaniacal corporation.

The Colony

Mason

2013

Forced underground by the next ice age, a struggling outpost of survivors must fight to preserve humanity against a threat even more savage than nature.

Frailty

Dad Meiks

2002

A mysterious man arrives at the offices of an FBI agent and recounts his childhood: how his religious fanatic father received visions telling him to kill people who were in fact "demons."

Streets of Fire

Clyde the Bartender

1984

Raven Shaddock and his gang of merciless biker friends kidnap rock singer Ellen Aim. Ellen's former lover, soldier-for-hire Tom Cody, happens to be passing through town on a visit. In an attempt to save his star act, Ellen's manager hires Tom to rescue her. Along with a former soldier, they battle through dangerous cityscapes, determined to get Ellen back.

Near Dark

Severen

1987

A farm boy reluctantly becomes a member of the undead when a girl he meets turns out to be part of a band of vampires who roam the highways in stolen cars.

Million Dollar Arm

Tom House

2014

In a last-ditch effort to save his career, sports agent JB Bernstein dreams up a wild game plan to find Major League Baseball’s next great pitcher from a pool of cricket players in India. He soon discovers two young men who can throw a fastball but know nothing about the game of baseball. Or America. It’s an incredible and touching journey that will change them all — especially JB, who learns valuable lessons about teamwork, commitment and family.

One False Move

Dale "Hurricane" Dixon

1991

Following a series of drug deals and murders, three criminals -- Fantasia, Ray Malcolm and Pluto -- travel from Los Angeles to Houston, finally arriving in a small Arkansas town to go into hiding. Two detectives from the LAPD, who are already on the case, contact the town's sheriff, Dale Dixon, to alert him of the fugitives' presence in the area. Underestimating Dixon, the criminals have no idea what they are about to face.

A Simple Plan

Hank Mitchell

1998

Captivated by the lure of sudden wealth, the quiet rural lives of two brothers erupt into conflicts of greed, paranoia and distrust when over $4 million in cash is discovered at the remote site of a downed small airplane. Their simple plan to retain the money while avoiding detection opens a Pandora's box when the fear of getting caught triggers panicked behavior and leads to virulent consequences.

Club Dread

Coconut Pete

2004

When a serial killer interrupts the fun at the swanky Coconut Pete's Coconut Beach Resort -- a hedonistic island paradise for swingers --- it's up to the club's staff to stop the violence ... or at least hide it!

The Last Supper

Zachary Cody

1995

A group of idealistic, but frustrated, liberals succumb to the temptation of murdering rightwing pundits for their political beliefs.

Arnold & Sly: Rivals, Friends, Icons

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

2024

TMZ exclusively sits down with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone as they discuss for the first time how their once-fierce rivalry led to two Hollywood icons forever being friends and brothers in arms.

制作

Parkland

Producer

2013

November 22nd, 1963 was a day that changed the world forever — when young American President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. This film follows, almost in real time, a handful of individuals forced to make split-second decisions after an event that would change their lives and forever alter the world’s landscape.

Frailty

Director

2002

A mysterious man arrives at the offices of an FBI agent and recounts his childhood: how his religious fanatic father received visions telling him to kill people who were in fact "demons."

Galaxy of Terror

Set Decoration

1981

As a lone spaceship proceeds on its long voyage across space, the crew are surprised to encounter a strange pyramid form. Surprise turns to horror as one by one, they discover that their darkest nightmares are all starting to become real. The pyramid has to be behind it all somehow, but how can they save themselves from its influence?

The Greatest Game Ever Played

Director

2005

A biopic of 20-year-old Francis Ouimet who defeated his golfing idol and 1900 US Open Champion, Harry Vardon.