You don't really get to pick and chose what you would like to be doing. But I've been very fortunate, and I think water seeks its own level. You do gravitate towards things that you would get off on.

Paxton starred in the HBO series Big Love (2006–2011) and was nominated for an Emmy Award for the miniseries Hatfields & McCoys. [citation needed]


Career

Paxton has appeared in such films as Weird Science Aliens Apollo 13 Near Dark Twister Titanic One False Move and True Lies. He directed the feature films Frailty and The Greatest Game Ever Played.

Paxton starred in the HBO series Big Love (2006–2011) and was nominated for an Emmy Award for the miniseries Hatfields & McCoys. He gained popularity after starring roles in the films Apollo 13 Weird ScienceTwister Aliens True Lies and Titanic. William "Bill" Paxton (born May 17 1955) is an American actor and film director.