Bill Paxton - May 17, 1955

Sci-Fi 5

English - May 17, 2021 07:00 - 5 minutes - 4.78 MB - ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
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When Bill Paxton arrived in Hollywood, he was hoping to get his break as a director. After lining up an avant-garde music video, it turns out his friends kept putting him in front of the camera, thus launching a career in genre films and blockbusters. Born on May 17, 1955 we're celebrating the late Bill Paxton's career.

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Written by Earl Green

Hosted by Alexandra August

Music by Devin Curry