Bill Paxton
| Born | May 17, 1955 |
| Hometown | Fort Worth, Texas, United States |
| Net worth | $25 million |
| Height | 6'0" (1.83m) |
| Spouse | Louise Newbury, Kelly Rowan |
| Children | James Paxton |
| Parents | John Lane Paxton |
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6 Surprising Facts About Jami Gertz, the Underrated Star of the Original 'Twister'
- As summer winds down, it’s clear that Twisters, the long-awaited sequel to the 1996 blockbuster Twister, has been one of the biggest movies of the season. While none of the original stars of Twister returned for the sequel, we’re taking a look back at Jami Gertz, who played Dr. Melissa Reeves, the fiancée of the
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2013 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries | Hatfields & McCoys | Nominated |
| 2012 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie | Hatfields & McCoys | Nominated |
| 2010 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama | Big Love | Nominated |
| 2008 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama | Big Love | Nominated |
| 2007 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama | Big Love | Nominated |
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There are movies from the 1990s that are simply unforgettable, whether you’re talking about the doomed romance of Titanic (1997) or pop culture sensation Clueless (1995). At the same time, there are others that are worth remembering, but may be too underrated or have faded from memory. That’s where we come in with these 7
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A recently resurfaced behind-the-scenes video of Bill Paxton comparing Twister to Jaws is delighting fans.
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"Presumed innocent" is the No. 1 streaming TV show and "Twister" the top online movie in the United States.
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See How the New 'Twisters' Movie Honors the Original 1996 Film
The new Twisters movie has some clever nods to the original 1996 film. Here are the Easter eggs and references that you may have missed!
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The Story Behind The Twister Scene That Sold The Movie, But Never Made It Into The Finished Film
Twister's memorable trailer included a moment we all remember which actually sold the movie, despite never being included in the finished product.
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From Bill Paxton's pinball machine to movie debris, the 'Twister' museum is still spinning
With "Twisters" already spinning up box-office success, Wakita's unexpectedly long-winded tourist attraction is experiencing a surge in interest.
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Glen Powell Honors Bill Paxton in Tribute 'Twisters' Tweet
Bill Paxton starred in the original 1996 film.
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