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.

Bill Paxton

Acting Born May 17, 1955 – Died February 25, 2017 Fort Worth, Texas, USA

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.

Known For

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Self

Saturday Night Live

Self - Host

Saturday Night Live

Man in Fish Heads (uncredited)

The View

Self

Frasier

Ernie (voice)

Golden Globe Awards

Self - Presenter

Golden Globe Awards

Self - Nominee / Presenter

Golden Globe Awards

Self - Nominee

Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

John Garrett

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

Miami Vice

Vic Romano

American Experience

Self - Reader (voice)