TV Shows - Bill Paxton
Sorted by online popularity, based on the Engagement Score on October 02, 2025. Bill Paxton has appeared in 5 television series with data.
#157Saturday Night Liveas Self - Host • 1 episode • #157 most popular showSaturday Night Live (SNL) is a live sketch comedy and variety show that has been a staple of American television since its debut in 1975. The show features a talented ensemble cast who perform a series of comedic sketches, musical performances, and celebrity impressions. SNL is known for its satirical commentary on current events and pop culture, often pushing the boundaries of social and political humor. With a new episode airing every Saturday night, SNL has become a cultural phenomenon and has launched the careers of numerous comedy legends.
#412Frasieras Ernie (voice) • 1 episode • #412 most popular showFrasier is a sitcom that aired from 1993 to 2004. The show follows the life of Dr. Frasier Crane, a psychiatrist and radio host, as he navigates the ups and downs of relationships, family, and his career in Seattle. Known for its witty and intelligent humor, the series explores Frasier's complicated relationships with his father, his younger brother Niles, and his quirky coworkers at the radio station. With a talented ensemble cast and sharp writing, Frasier is a beloved classic that won numerous awards and remains one of the most successful spin-offs in television history.
#593Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.as John Garrett • 6 episodes • #593 most popular showMarvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. is an American television series based on the Marvel Comics organization S.H.I.E.L.D. (Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement, and Logistics Division). The show follows a team of agents led by Phil Coulson as they investigate and combat supernatural and otherworldly threats to Earth. With a blend of action, espionage, and science fiction, the series explores the interconnectedness of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and introduces new characters and storylines. Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. has garnered a dedicated fanbase and has been praised for its character development, compelling story arcs, and visual effects.
#1,151The Tonight Show with Jay Leno2 episodes • #1,151 most popular showThe Tonight Show with Jay Leno is a late-night talk show hosted by comedian Jay Leno. Part of the renowned Tonight Show franchise, the show was broadcast from NBC Studios in Burbank, California. It featured a mix of comedy segments, interviews, and musical performances, sticking to a format similar to its predecessors. Jay Leno premiered as the host in 1992 after Johnny Carson's retirement and continued until 2009, with a subsequent run from 2010 to 2014.
#1,606The Viewas Self • 1 episode • #1,606 most popular showThe View is an American daytime talk show airing on ABC that features a diverse panel of female co-hosts. These co-hosts engage in discussions on current sociopolitical issues, entertainment, and hot topics of the day, in addition to conducting interviews with celebrities and public figures. The show is known for its multi-generational lineup and varying perspectives.
Movies - Bill Paxton
Sorted by online popularity. Bill Paxton has appeared in 36 movies with data.
#79Titanicas Brock Lovett • #79 most popular movieTitanic is a 1997 American romantic disaster film directed by James Cameron, starring Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio. It incorporates historical events surrounding the sinking of RMS Titanic in 1912, featuring a love story between individuals from different social classes.
#151Aliensas Pvt. William L. Hudson • #151 most popular movieAliens is a 1986 science fiction action film directed by James Cameron, serving as a sequel to Alien. Sigourney Weaver stars as Ellen Ripley, who teams up with Colonial Marines to investigate a human colony overrun by alien creatures.
#216The Terminatoras Punk Leader • #216 most popular movieThe Terminator is a 1984 American science fiction action film directed by James Cameron, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger as the Terminator, a cyborg assassin sent back in time to eliminate Sarah Connor.
#347Edge of Tomorrowas Master Sergeant Farell • #347 most popular movieEdge of Tomorrow is a science fiction action film featuring Major William Cage, who finds himself trapped in a time loop during a battle against an alien race.
#353Nightcrawleras Joe Loder • #353 most popular movieNightcrawler is a 2014 American thriller film featuring Jake Gyllenhaal as Louis 'Lou' Bloom, a freelancer who dives into the dangerous realm of crime journalism in Los Angeles with the help of a seasoned news producer named Nina.
#374Tombstoneas Morgan Earp • #374 most popular movie
#1,017Apollo 13as Fred Haise • #1,017 most popular movie
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#1,556Spy Kids 3-D: Game Overas Dinky Winks • #1,556 most popular movieSpy Kids 3-D: Game Over is a 2003 American spy action comedy film directed by Robert Rodriguez. It is the third installment in the Spy Kids film series and features an immersive virtual reality game created by the villainous Toymaker. The story revolves around Juni's mission to rescue his sister, Carmen, and prevent the Toymaker's destructive plans from coming to fruition.
#1,558Commandoas Intercept Officer • #1,558 most popular movieCommando is a 1985 American action thriller film featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger as John Matrix, a former Special Forces Colonel forced back into action to rescue his kidnapped daughter.
#1,642The Circleas Vinnie Holland • #1,642 most popular movieThe Circle is a 2017 American techno-thriller film that follows a young tech worker who joins a prominent Internet corporation and becomes entangled in an alarming dilemma involving privacy, surveillance, and liberty.
#1,874Predator 2as Jerry Lambert • #1,874 most popular movie
#1,879Weird Scienceas Chet Donnelly • #1,879 most popular movieWeird Science is a 1985 American science fantasy comedy film about two socially awkward high school students who create a virtual woman using a computer program to boost their popularity.
#2,115U-571as Lt. Cmdr. Mike Dahlgren • #2,115 most popular movieU-571 is a 2000 submarine film directed by Jonathan Mostow, featuring a star-studded cast including Matthew McConaughey, Harvey Keitel, and Jon Bon Jovi. The movie revolves around American submariners boarding a German U-boat during World War II in an attempt to capture the Enigma cipher machine, which could turn the tide of the war.
#2,371Stripesas Soldier • #2,371 most popular movieStripes is a 1981 American action comedy film starring Bill Murray and Harold Ramis. The story follows John Winger, a disenchanted taxi driver who joins the US Army after a series of setbacks.
#2,398Frailtyas Dad Meiks • #2,398 most popular movieFrailty is a 2001 psychological thriller film directed by and starring Bill Paxton, and co-starring Matthew McConaughey and Powers Boothe. The plot revolves around a man who reveals to an FBI agent the horrifying tale of how his father's religious delusions led to a string of murders in a quest to eliminate alleged 'demons.'
#2,465Near Darkas Severen • #2,465 most popular movieNear Dark is a 1987 American neo-Western horror film about a young man who joins a family of nomadic American vampires after being bitten by a drifter.
#2,738Streets of Fireas Clyde the Bartender • #2,738 most popular movieStreets of Fire is a 1984 American action crime neo-noir film following ex-soldiers on a mission to rescue a kidnapped rock singer from an outlaw motorcycle gang.
#2,801Thunderbirdsas Jeff Tracy • #2,801 most popular movieThunderbirds is a 2004 British-American science fiction action-adventure film directed by Jonathan Frakes. It is based on the 1960s TV series Thunderbirds created by Gerry and Sylvia Anderson. The plot revolves around the Thunderbirds, a high-tech secret force led by Jeff Tracy, as they battle their nemesis, The Hood, who attempts to use their rescue vehicles for a coup.
#2,856A Simple Planas Hank Mitchell • #2,856 most popular movieA Simple Plan is a 1998 American neo-noir crime thriller film that delves into the dark consequences of greed, paranoia, and distrust when $4.4 million is found in a crashed plane in rural Minnesota.
#2,9662 Gunsas Earl • #2,966 most popular movie2 Guns is a 2013 American buddy cop action comedy film directed by Baltasar Kormákur. It stars Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg as a DEA agent and an undercover Naval Intelligence officer. The plot revolves around the two men discovering they have been set up by the mob, the same organization they have been stealing money from.
#3,318Vertical Limitas Elliot Vaughn • #3,318 most popular movieVertical Limit is a 2000 American survival thriller film directed by Martin Campbell, featuring a gripping tale of a high-stakes rescue mission on K2, the second-highest mountain in the world.
#3,515Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreamsas Dinky Winks • #3,515 most popular movieSpy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams is a 2002 American spy action comedy film and the second installment in the Spy Kids film series. The movie follows siblings Carmen and Juni Cortez as they embark on a mission to a volcanic island filled with unusual creatures and a mad scientist.
#3,744Haywireas John Kane • #3,744 most popular movieHaywire is a 2011 action thriller film directed by Steven Soderbergh, featuring Gina Carano as a black ops agent betrayed by her employers and targeted for assassination. The film showcases Carano's own stunt work and also stars Michael Fassbender, Ewan McGregor, Bill Paxton, Channing Tatum, Antonio Banderas, and Michael Douglas.
#3,889Navy Sealsas Floyd Dane • #3,889 most popular movieNavy Seals is a 1990 American military action film featuring a team of highly trained Navy SEALs on a mission to locate and destroy US-built Stinger missiles in the hands of terrorists.
#4,846The Evening Staras Jerry Bruckner • #4,846 most popular movieThe Evening Star is a 1996 American comedy-drama film, serving as a sequel to the acclaimed Terms of Endearment. Shirley MacLaine reprises her award-winning role as Aurora Greenway, navigating her relationships with her grandchildren and facing the challenges of aging.
#5,066Club Dreadas Coconut Pete • #5,066 most popular movieClub Dread is a 2004 comedy slasher film directed by Jay Chandrasekhar and written by and starring the comedy troupe Broken Lizard. The story follows a group of staff members on a tropical island resort, where an unknown killer begins a murder spree.
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#5,320Next of Kinas Gerald Gates • #5,320 most popular movieNext of Kin is a 1989 American action thriller film following Truman Gates, a Chicago police officer, on a quest to seek justice for his brother's murder. Amidst his investigation, his hillbilly brother, Briar, takes matters into his own hands.
#5,641One False Moveas Dale 'Hurricane' Dixon • #5,641 most popular movieOne False Move is a 1992 American crime thriller film following three criminals on the run after a series of murders and drug deals, who find themselves in a tense showdown with local law enforcement in a small Arkansas town.
#5,890Brain Deadas Jim Reston • #5,890 most popular movieBrain Dead is a sci-fi thriller film that follows Martin, a neurosurgeon studying brain malfunctions while fighting against a powerful corporation.
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#7,210Mortuaryas Paul Andrews • #7,210 most popular movieMortuary is a 1982 American slasher film following a young woman named Christie, who suspects her father's death was a murder rather than an accident. As she investigates, she unravels dark secrets tied to a local mortuary.
#8,001The Last of the Finestas Howard 'Hojo' Jones • #8,001 most popular movieThe Last of the Finest, also known as Blue Heat, is a 1990 American crime action film following a group of vice cops who are fired from the L.A.P.D. and unite to take down a drug ring with corrupt superiors involved.
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Bill Paxton Biography
Bill Paxton (May 17, 1955 – February 25, 2017) was an American actor and filmmaker. He gained recognition for his roles in popular films such as Aliens, Near Dark, Tombstone, True Lies, Apollo 13, Twister, Titanic, Mighty Joe Young, and A Simple Plan. Paxton also had supporting roles in Weird Science, Edge of Tomorrow, and Nightcrawler. He starred in the HBO drama series Big Love, earning three Golden Globe Award nominations. Paxton was also nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award for his performance in the History channel miniseries Hatfields & McCoys. Born in Fort Worth, Texas, Paxton was the son of Mary Lou and John Lane Paxton.
