Bill Paxton: Actor of Apollo 13 and Twister Dies at 61
February 25, 2017
Bill Paxton was an American actor and director. Born on May 17, 1955, in Fort Worth, Texas, he started out as a set dresser.
He appeared in Aliens, Titanic, Apollo 13, Twister and True Lies, and starred in the HBO series Big Love. He directed the film Frailty.
He was nominated for Golden Globes and Emmys. Paxton died from complications after heart surgery in Los Angeles on February 25, 2017, at age 61.
Achievements: Golden Globe and Emmy nominations.
Birth: May 17, 1955 - Fort Worth, Texas.
Profession: Actor and director.
Interesting Facts: He famously said "Game over, man!" in Aliens.