Bill Paxton
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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.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Bill Paxton reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Bill Paxton's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 70% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Bill Paxton remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Living in Darkness, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Bill Paxton Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Bill Paxton's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Bill Paxton.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Titanic: Stories from the Heart | Self / Brock Lovett (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Mean Dreams | Wayne Caraway | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Tom Hanks: A League of His Own | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Term Life | Detective Keenan | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Gamechangers | Jack Thompson | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Nightcrawler | Joe Loder | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Edge of Tomorrow | Master Sergeant Farell | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Million Dollar Arm | Tom House | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | JFK: The Final Hours | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Red Wing | Jim Verret | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | 2 Guns | Earl | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Reflections on Titanic | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Shanghai Calling | Donald | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Tornado Alley | Self - Narrator (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | 13 Scarier Movie Moments | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | His Highness Hollywood | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Good Life | Robbie | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Derailroaded | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Hunters and the Hunted: The Making of 'Predator 2' | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Superior Firepower: Making 'Aliens' | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Ghosts of the Abyss | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Alien Saga | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Living in Darkness | Himself | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Frailty | Dad Meiks | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Vertical Limit | Elliot Vaughn | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | U-571 | Lt. Cmdr. Mike Dahlgren | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Mighty Joe Young | Gregg O'Hara | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | A Simple Plan | Hank Mitchell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Titanic | Brock Lovett | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Evening Star | Jerry Bruckner | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Twister | Bill | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Last Supper | Zachary Cody | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Apollo 13 | Fred Haise | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | True Lies | Simon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Tombstone | Morgan Earp | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Indian Summer | Jack Belston | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Trespass | Vince | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | One False Move | Dale "Hurricane" Dixon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Predator 2 | Jerry Lambert | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Last of the Finest | Howard 'Hojo' Jones | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Next of Kin | Gerald Gates | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Near Dark | Severen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Aliens | Private Hudson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Commando | Intercept Officer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Weird Science | Chet | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Terminator | Punk Leader | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Streets of Fire | Clyde the Bartender | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Lords of Discipline | Gilbreath | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker | Eddie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Stripes | Soldier | Hit | Similar → |
Bill Paxton - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Bill Paxton?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Bill Paxton is "Living in Darkness" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Bill Paxton acted in?
Bill Paxton has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Bill Paxton?
Other notable films include "13 Scarier Movie Moments", "JFK: The Final Hours", and "Aliens".