Bill Paxton

A master of the understated, Bill Paxton was born in 1955 in Fort Worth, Texas, USA, and was active in the film industry from 1974 until his death in 2017. His directorial work primarily falls within the horror and thriller genres, with his most notable films being "Frailty" and "The Greatest Game Ever Played", though he was also highly acclaimed for his acting roles in films like "Titanic" and "Apollo 13" for which he received several award nominations. Paxton's directorial style was characterized by his ability to create suspense and tension, along with his knack for drawing out exceptional performances from his cast. Bill Paxton was not just a director or an actor, but a true storyteller who had an innate ability to bring nuance and depth to every character he portrayed or directed.