Bill Paxton Net Worth
Bill Paxton Net Worth: Bill Paxton was an American actor, producer and film director who had a net worth of $40 million. Bill Paxton began in his career in the mid-70’s and worked steadily for more than 40 years. He is probably best known for films as “Titanic”, “Aliens”, “Twister”, and “Tombstone”. He was also the star of the HBO television series, “Big Love” which ran from 2006-2011. He was born William Paxton on May 17, 1955, in Forth Wort, Texas. During his career he made a successful transition from a performer of oddball character parts into a dramatic artist with considerable acting range in acclaimed features and on popular TV series. Paxton first entered the limelight portraying the bullying Chet in “Weird Science” (1985), before famously starring as the loud-mouthed Private Hudson for James Cameron in “Aliens” (1986). Throughout the next decade, Paxton continued to land leads in such movies as “Brain Dead” (1990), “The Vagrant” (1992) and “One False Move” (1992). Once he played Morgan Earp in Tombstone” (1993), Paxton escalated to a dependable featured player and leading man in blockbusting flicks like “Apollo 13” (1995), “Twister” (1996), and “Titanic” (1997). At the same time, he continued to act in smaller film projects like “Traveller” (1997), “A Simple Plan” (1998) and “Frailty” (2002), the latter of which marked his debut as a feature director. Having spent most of his time on the big screen, Paxton set his foot on TV with his turns on HBO’s acclaimed series “Big Love” (2006-2011), as well as on “Hatfields & McCoys” (History Channel, 2012). Over the years, Bill Paxton proved to be a veteran performer capable of dazzling audiences constantly by the breadth of his versatility. Tragically, Bill Paxton died on February 25, 2017 due to complications from heart surgery. He reportedly suffered a fatal stroke.
Net Worth Stats and More
How much is Bill Paxton worth? Below is all Bill Paxton's wealth stats, including net worth, salary, and more!
| Net Worth | $40 Million |
|---|---|
| Salary | N/A |
| Date of Birth | May 17, 1955 - February 25, 2017 (age 61 years) | Gender | Male |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.8 m) |
| Profession | Actor, Film director, Film Producer |
| Nationality | United States of America |
Favorite Quotes from Bill Paxton
Why does Bill Paxton have a net worth of $40 Million? Perhaps these quotes can explain why:
I'm actually really opposed to the death penalty.
Bill Paxton
It's become very popular in contemporary films to have the twist ending.
Bill Paxton
I hate tests. It's a really lousy way to judge a person's ability.
Bill Paxton
I don't care how much hardware you throw at an audience. If they are not emotionally invested in the thing, it's zero. I can name a slew of films, but I have no ax to grind. I understand the commerce of Hollywood probably better than anyone.
Bill Paxton
I've always loved movies about con men. I think con men are as American as apple pie.
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