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Bill Paxton

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Actor · Film director

Bill Paxton

American actor and filmmaker (1955 to 2017)

Bill Paxton was born on May 17, 1955 and died on February 25, 2017, aged 61.

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Born
May 17, 1955, Fort Worth
Died
February 25, 2017
Zodiac sign
Taurus
Country
United States
Known as
Actor, Film director

Official links: Wikipedia

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Bill’s birthday, by the numbers

  • Bill Paxton was born on a Tuesday.
  • Bill Paxton would have turned 71 in 2026.
  • Half birthday: November 17. Birthstone: Emerald.
  • Bill Paxton belongs to Baby Boomers.

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Michel PlatiniSoccer player · June 21, 1955Isabelle AdjaniActor · June 27, 1955Richard SchiffActor · May 27, 1955Chow Yun-fatActor · May 18, 1955Akira NishinoSoccer player · April 7, 1955Debra WingerActor · May 16, 1955

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When was Bill Paxton born?

Bill Paxton was born on May 17, 1955 and died on February 25, 2017, aged 61.

What is Bill Paxton’s zodiac sign?

Taurus, born May 17.