Highest rated as cast or director
Aliens
1986
Nightcrawler
2014
Apollo 13
1995
Edge of Tomorrow
2014
A Simple Plan
1998
Hatfields & McCoys
2012 · 1 Season
Bill Paxton's 9 titles from the 2010s have a median Balasaur Score of 66, led by Nightcrawler (81) and Edge of Tomorrow (79), against 60 for those from the 2000s.
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.
Acted in 86
2010s
- 2017
- 2016
- 2015
The Gamechangers
Jack Thompson
- 2014
- 2013
Red Wing
Jim Verret
- 2012
Shanghai Calling
Donald
- 2011
2000s
- 2007
The Good Life
Robbie
- 2006
- 2005
Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon
Ed Mitchell (voice)
- 2004
- 2003
Resistance
Ted Brice
- 2002
- 2000
1990s
- 1998
A Bright Shining Lie
John Paul Vann
- 1997
- 1996
The Evening Star
Jerry Bruckner
- 1995
- 1994
- 1993
Monolith
Tucker
Indian Summer
Jack Belston
- 1992
One False Move
Dale "Hurricane" Dixon
- 1991
The Dark Backward
Gus
- 1990
1980s
- 1989
The Making of Slipstream
Movie
Back to Back
Bo Brand
- 1988
Pass the Ammo
Jesse Wilkes
Martini Ranch: Reach
The Outlaw
- 1987
Zabagabee
Movie
- 1986
Fresno
Billy Joe Bobb · 5 episodes
- 1985
An Early Frost
Bob Maracek
The Atlanta Child Murders
Campbell · 2 episodes
- 1984
Impulse
Eddie
- 1983
Deadly Lessons
Eddie Fox
The Lords of Discipline
Gilbreath
Riding Fast
Bobo
Great Day
Rudy
- 1982
Taking Tiger Mountain
Billy Hampton
- 1981
- 1980
Fish Heads
Movie
1970s
- 1977
The Egyptian Princess
The Man
- 1975
Directed 6
2010s
- 2011
2000s
- 2005
- 2002
1980s
- 1987
Zabagabee
Director
- 1980
Fish Heads
Director
1970s
- 1975
Art department 6
1980s
- 1982
Taking Tiger Mountain
Production Design
- 1981
1970s
- 1977
Death Game
Assistant Art Director
- 1976
- 1975
Beach Blanket Bango
Art Direction
- 1974
Produced 6
2010s
- 2013
2000s
- 2007
The Good Life
Executive Producer
1990s
- 1997
1980s
- 1988
Martini Ranch: Reach
Producer
- 1980
Fish Heads
Producer
1970s
- 1977
The Egyptian Princess
Producer
Wrote 2
2010s
- 2011
1980s
- 1988
Martini Ranch: Reach
Writer
Other crew 1
1980s
- 1980
Fish Heads
Cinematography
Edited 1
1980s
- 1980
Fish Heads
Editor
Appearances26
2020s
- 2023
Titanic: Stories from the Heart
Self (archive footage)
2010s
- 2019
- 2013
JFK: The Final Hours
Narrator (voice)
- 2012
Reflections on Titanic
Self
- 2011
Tornado Alley
Self - Narrator (voice)
- 2010
Overheard with Evan Smith
Self · 1 episode
2000s
- 2009
13 Scarier Movie Moments
Self
- 2008
His Highness Hollywood
Self
- 2005
Derailroaded
Self (archive footage)
The Hunters and the Hunted: The Making of 'Predator 2'
Self (archive footage)
- 2003
Superior Firepower: Making 'Aliens'
Self
- 2002
The Alien Saga
Self (archive footage)
Living in Darkness
Himself
The Making of 'Tombstone'
Self
1990s
- 1997
- 1996
Lost Moon: The Triumph of Apollo 13
Self
- 1995
Sci-Fi Channel: The Making of Apollo 13
Self
- 1992
The Making of 'Alien³'
Self
