may not adequately summarize its contents. To comply with Wikipedia's lead section guidelines, please consider expanding the lead to provide an accessible overview of the article's key points. (November 2009) Bill Paxton Paxton in April 2010 Born William Paxton May 17, 1955 (1955-05-17) (age 55) Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. Occupation Actor/Director Years active 1974–present Spouse Kelly Rowan (1979-1980) Louise Newbury (1987-present) William "Bill" Paxton (born May 17, 1955) is an American actor and film director. He gained popularity after starring roles in the movies Apollo 13, Twister, Aliens,True Lies, and Titanic. Paxton currently stars in the fifth and final season of the HBO series Big Love, which premiered in the United States on January 16, 2011..