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{{use mdy dates|date=March 2018}}
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{{infobox person
{{infobox person
| name = James Paxton
| name = James Paxton
| image =
| image = James Paxton.jpg
| caption = James Paxton at Wheeler Premiere in Los Angeles
| caption = Paxton in 2018
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1994|2|23|mf=yes}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1994|2|23|mf=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Ojai, California|Ojai]], [[California]], U.S.
| birth_place = [[Ojai, California|Ojai]], [[California]], U.S.
| occupation = Actor
| occupation = Actor
| years_active = 2003–present
| years_active = 2003–present
| father = [[Bill Paxton]]
| father = [[Bill Paxton]]
}}
}}
{{external media|image1=[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1412815/mediaviewer/rm3690253569 Paxton in 2021]}}


'''James Paxton''' (born February 23, 1994) is an American actor.
'''James Paxton''' (born February 23, 1994) is an American actor.

==Life and career==
==Early life==
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He is known for co-starring in the [[USA Network]] drama series ''[[Eyewitness (U.S. TV series)|Eyewitness]]'' as Lukas Waldenbeck.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.com/eyewitness-star-james-paxton-reveals-first-time-he-met-his-co-star-tyler-young-2435906|title='Eyewitness' Star James Paxton Reveals The First Time He Met His Co-Star Tyler Young |first=Christian |last=Saclao |date=2016-10-24|website=[[International Business Times]]}}</ref> He also starred in the music video for [[Matt Maeson]]'s "Beggar's Song". He is the son of actor [[Bill Paxton]],<ref>{{Cite magazine |first=Nivea |last=Serrao |url=http://ew.com/article/2016/10/16/eyewitness-james-paxton-bill/|title=James Paxton Talks Making a Name for Himself on 'Eyewitness'|date=2016-10-16|magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|language=en-US}}</ref> and played a younger version of his father's character [[John Garrett (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|John Garrett]] in ''[[Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.]]''<ref>{{Cite web |first=Meagan |last=Damore |url=https://www.cbr.com/agents-shield-john-garrett-bill-return-james-paxton/ |title=Agents of SHIELD Brings Back a Season 1 Villain By Casting His Son |date=October 24, 2016 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en}}</ref>
James Paxton is the son of actor [[Bill Paxton]] and Louise Paxton.<ref>{{Cite magazine |first=Nivea |last=Serrao |url=http://ew.com/article/2016/10/16/eyewitness-james-paxton-bill/|title=James Paxton Talks Making a Name for Himself on 'Eyewitness'|date=2016-10-16|magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|language=en-US}}</ref> He went to college to study journalism but dropped out in order to pursue a career in the film industry, initially working as a production assistant on Dan Gilroy's film ''[[Nightcrawler (film)|Nightcrawler]]'' in 2013.<ref>[https://ew.com/bill-paxton-son-james-twisters-cameo-interview-exclusive-8676356 Twister star Bill Paxton's son James cameos in Twisters: 'I did this one for Dad,' says the actor]</ref>

==Career==
⚫
In 2016, he co-starred in the [[USA Network]] drama series ''[[Eyewitness (U.S. TV series)|Eyewitness]]'' as Lukas Waldenbeck.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.com/eyewitness-star-james-paxton-reveals-first-time-he-met-his-co-star-tyler-young-2435906|title='Eyewitness' Star James Paxton Reveals The First Time He Met His Co-Star Tyler Young |first=Christian |last=Saclao |date=2016-10-24|website=[[International Business Times]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=8 days and we hit television screens across the country... this feeling is too surreal. It's been a beautiful journey, can't wait to see it take on a life of its own. #EYEWITNESS #PhilipandLukas #USAnetwork #dontmissit |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BLUMfAhhD-6/ |website=instagram.com}}</ref> In 2020, he played a younger version of his father's character [[John Garrett (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|John Garrett]] in ''[[Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.]].''<ref>{{Cite web |first=Meagan |last=Damore |url=https://www.cbr.com/agents-shield-john-garrett-bill-return-james-paxton/ |title=Agents of SHIELD Brings Back a Season 1 Villain By Casting His Son |date=October 24, 2016 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en}}</ref>

In 2024, Paxton made a cameo appearance in ''[[Twisters (film)|Twisters]],'' in honor of his late father who had starred in the [[Twister (1996 film)|prior installment]] in the franchise. Of that decision, he stated: "I wanted to do something that really honors his presence in this new chapter and really do something for him. And I realized there’s a lot of amazing people involved in this that I would love to get to know. And so it ended up feeling like the right thing to do, to be representative of Dad there."<ref>[https://deadline.com/2024/07/bill-paxton-son-james-twisters-cameo-emotional-experience-1236009730/ Bill Paxton’s Son James Says His ‘Twisters’ Cameo Was An “Emotional” Experience]</ref> Additionally, Paxton released his first song ''Count On Me,'' which he wrote and provided vocals for.<ref>[https://uk.news.yahoo.com/james-paxton-dove-music-coping-140000608.html James Paxton Dove Into Music as a Coping Mechanism After Dad Bill Died. He's Ready for the World to Hear It (Exclusive)]</ref>

===Upcoming===
Paxton will co-star opposite [[Malcom McDowell]] in ''Last Train To Fortune,'' directed by [[Adam Rifkin]]. His late father was previously attached to Paxton's role when the film was in development in the 1990s.<ref>[https://people.com/malcolm-mcdowell-bill-paxton-son-james-paxton-new-movie-exclusive-8675489 Malcolm McDowell Brought on Bill Paxton's Son James to Play Late Dad's Role in New Film (Exclusive)]</ref>

==Personal life==
His father, [[Bill Paxton]], died in 2017.<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/bill-paxton-aliens-titanic-actor-dies-at-61-980169/amp/ Bill Paxton, ‘Aliens’ and ‘Twister’ Actor, Dies at 61]</ref>


== Filmography ==
== Filmography ==
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|''[[The Fanatic (film)|The Fanatic]]''
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|''The Uncanny''
|''The Uncanny''
|Dennis
|Dennis
|<ref>{{cite web |title=Wanted to share the trailer for a really intriguing experimental/psychological horror film called THE UNCANNY that I played a supporting role in some years back. Due to many industry shut downs during the pandemic, the completion of this film took quite some time, but I'm happy to say it's finished and is now making a real tear through the international film festival scene. Some of its selections include The Paris International Film Festival & the Romford Horror Film Fest in London (both of which it has screened already), upcoming in the HorrorHound Fest in Cincinnati in March, The Chicago Horror Festival, The Hastings Rock Festival in the UK and the Scotland International Festival of Cinema (both in April, dates tbd.) It's always wonderful to see an indie doing so well, as I know it was a true labor of love for all involved. Congratulations to director @claragabrielle and to @mariejlaurin who so skillfully navigated her lead performance anchoring this film. It was a pleasure to share scenes with you. I wish the film much success as it continues its festival run, and hopefully it ends up somewhere everyone can see it soon enough! Also, special shout-out to my friends @biancabutti (illustrious DP) & @los_b_los (most handsome gaffer in the biz.) & @victoriarowemakeupdesign for the spooky MU #TheUncanny #Uncannyfilm #indie #piff #romfordfilmfestival #horrorhoundcincinnati #hastingsrocksfilmfestival #scotlandinternationalfestivalofcinema #chicagohorrorfilmfestival |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpgcs8TAcSC/ |website=instagram.com}}</ref>
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|2024
|''[[Twisters (film)|Twisters]]''
|Cody
|Cameo<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://variety.com/2024/film/features/bill-paxton-son-james-twisters-cameo-1236067598/|title=How Bill Paxton's Son James Ended Up in a 'Twisters' Cameo: 'I Wanted to Be a Conduit for Dad's Spirit'|website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|first=Angelique|last=Jackson|date=July 11, 2024|access-date=July 11, 2024|archive-date=July 11, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240711213045/https://variety.com/2024/film/features/bill-paxton-son-james-twisters-cameo-1236067598/|url-status=live}}</ref>
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|''[[Eyewitness (U.S. TV series)|Eyewitness]]''
|''[[Eyewitness (U.S. TV series)|Eyewitness]]''
|Lukas Waldenbeck
|Lukas Waldenbeck
|Main cast; 10 episodes<ref>{{cite web |title="Hiding a murder isn't their only secret." Catch @tyler.matthew.young and I in Eyewitness premiering October 16th on USAnetwork Sunday nights at 10 #Eyewitness #getready #comingsoon |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BLCzDKxBtRy/ |website=instagram.com}}</ref>
|Main cast; 10 episodes
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|2017
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=== Music ===
===Music videos===
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|+ Music
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===Short films===
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|2013
| 2013
|''The Playful Coach''
| ''The Playful Coach''
|Cheering Spectator #1
| Cheering Spectator #1
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| 2017
| 2017
|''Penny Sucker''
| ''Penny Sucker''
|Clint
| Clint
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| rowspan="4"| 2019
| rowspan="4" | 2019
|''The Orchard Girl''
| ''The Orchard Girl''
|James
| James
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| ''[[Alien (franchise)|Alien: Containment]]''
| ''[[Alien: Containment]]''
|Man On Radio (voice)
| MacWhirr (Man On Radio)
| Voice<ref>{{cite web |title=An Alien Legacy, Interview with James Paxton – AvP Galaxy Podcast #89 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1emOG0CApI |website=youtube.com| date=May 20, 2019 }}</ref>
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|''[[Alien (franchise)|Alien: Alone]]''
| ''[[Alien (franchise)|Alien: Alone]]''
|MacWhirr / Xenomorph
| MacWhirr / Xenomorph
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|''The Diamond Girls''
| ''The Diamond Girls''
|Carly
| Carly
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| 2020
| 2020
|''All-In''
| ''All-In''
|Clyde
| Clyde
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[[Category:American male film actors]]
[[Category:American male film actors]]
[[Category:American male television actors]]
[[Category:American male television actors]]
[[Category:American male voice actors]]
[[Category:American people of Austrian descent]]
[[Category:American people of Austrian descent]]
[[Category:American people of Dutch descent]]
[[Category:American people of Dutch descent]]

Latest revision as of 06:12, 8 November 2024

James Paxton
Paxton in 2018
Born (1994-02-23) February 23, 1994 (age 30)
Ojai, California, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active2003–present
FatherBill Paxton

James Paxton (born February 23, 1994) is an American actor.

Early life

[edit]

James Paxton is the son of actor Bill Paxton and Louise Paxton.[1] He went to college to study journalism but dropped out in order to pursue a career in the film industry, initially working as a production assistant on Dan Gilroy's film Nightcrawler in 2013.[2]

Career

[edit]

In 2016, he co-starred in the USA Network drama series Eyewitness as Lukas Waldenbeck.[3][4] In 2020, he played a younger version of his father's character John Garrett in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D..[5]

In 2024, Paxton made a cameo appearance in Twisters, in honor of his late father who had starred in the prior installment in the franchise. Of that decision, he stated: "I wanted to do something that really honors his presence in this new chapter and really do something for him. And I realized there’s a lot of amazing people involved in this that I would love to get to know. And so it ended up feeling like the right thing to do, to be representative of Dad there."[6] Additionally, Paxton released his first song Count On Me, which he wrote and provided vocals for.[7]

Upcoming

[edit]

Paxton will co-star opposite Malcom McDowell in Last Train To Fortune, directed by Adam Rifkin. His late father was previously attached to Paxton's role when the film was in development in the 1990s.[8]

Personal life

[edit]

His father, Bill Paxton, died in 2017.[9]

Filmography

[edit]

Film

[edit]
Film
Year Title Role Notes
2003 Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over 'Dinky' Winks Jr. Cameo
2005 The Greatest Game Ever Played Young Harry Vardon
2016 Term Life Adam
2017 Roman J. Israel, Esq. Henry Uncredited
An American in Texas Chad Hill
2018 Boogeyman Pop Tony
2019 Velvet Buzzsaw Bartender
First Person: A Film About Love Intern Darren
Low Tide Nate
Bit Mark
The Fanatic 'Slim'
2020 Teenage Badass Shan
2021 The Cleaner James
2022 The Uncanny Dennis [10]
2024 Twisters Cody Cameo[11]

Television

[edit]
Television
Year Title Role Notes
2015 Texas Rising Roy Miniseries; 2 episodes
2016 Eyewitness Lukas Waldenbeck Main cast; 10 episodes[12]
2017 Training Day Bobby Hollister Episode: "Blurred Lines"
2019 The One Minute Joe Show James Episode: "Knock-Knock"
Mr. Mom Daniel Episode: "Sick Day"
2020 Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. John Garrett 3 episodes

Music videos

[edit]
Music
Year Music video Role Artist(s)
2019 Beggar's Song The Kid Matt Maeson
I Just Don't Care That Much

Short films

[edit]
Short film
Year Title Role Notes
2013 The Playful Coach Cheering Spectator #1
2017 Penny Sucker Clint
2019 The Orchard Girl James
Alien: Containment MacWhirr (Man On Radio) Voice[13]
Alien: Alone MacWhirr / Xenomorph
The Diamond Girls Carly
2020 All-In Clyde

References

[edit]
  1. ^ Serrao, Nivea (October 16, 2016). "James Paxton Talks Making a Name for Himself on 'Eyewitness'". Entertainment Weekly.
  2. ^ Twister star Bill Paxton's son James cameos in Twisters: 'I did this one for Dad,' says the actor
  3. ^ Saclao, Christian (October 24, 2016). "'Eyewitness' Star James Paxton Reveals The First Time He Met His Co-Star Tyler Young". International Business Times.
  4. ^ "8 days and we hit television screens across the country... this feeling is too surreal. It's been a beautiful journey, can't wait to see it take on a life of its own. #EYEWITNESS #PhilipandLukas #USAnetwork #dontmissit". instagram.com.
  5. ^ Damore, Meagan (October 24, 2016). "Agents of SHIELD Brings Back a Season 1 Villain By Casting His Son". Comic Book Resources.
  6. ^ Bill Paxton’s Son James Says His ‘Twisters’ Cameo Was An “Emotional” Experience
  7. ^ James Paxton Dove Into Music as a Coping Mechanism After Dad Bill Died. He's Ready for the World to Hear It (Exclusive)
  8. ^ Malcolm McDowell Brought on Bill Paxton's Son James to Play Late Dad's Role in New Film (Exclusive)
  9. ^ Bill Paxton, ‘Aliens’ and ‘Twister’ Actor, Dies at 61
  10. ^ "Wanted to share the trailer for a really intriguing experimental/psychological horror film called THE UNCANNY that I played a supporting role in some years back. Due to many industry shut downs during the pandemic, the completion of this film took quite some time, but I'm happy to say it's finished and is now making a real tear through the international film festival scene. Some of its selections include The Paris International Film Festival & the Romford Horror Film Fest in London (both of which it has screened already), upcoming in the HorrorHound Fest in Cincinnati in March, The Chicago Horror Festival, The Hastings Rock Festival in the UK and the Scotland International Festival of Cinema (both in April, dates tbd.) It's always wonderful to see an indie doing so well, as I know it was a true labor of love for all involved. Congratulations to director @claragabrielle and to @mariejlaurin who so skillfully navigated her lead performance anchoring this film. It was a pleasure to share scenes with you. I wish the film much success as it continues its festival run, and hopefully it ends up somewhere everyone can see it soon enough! Also, special shout-out to my friends @biancabutti (illustrious DP) & @los_b_los (most handsome gaffer in the biz.) & @victoriarowemakeupdesign for the spooky MU #TheUncanny #Uncannyfilm #indie #piff #romfordfilmfestival #horrorhoundcincinnati #hastingsrocksfilmfestival #scotlandinternationalfestivalofcinema #chicagohorrorfilmfestival". instagram.com.
  11. ^ Jackson, Angelique (July 11, 2024). "How Bill Paxton's Son James Ended Up in a 'Twisters' Cameo: 'I Wanted to Be a Conduit for Dad's Spirit'". Variety. Archived from the original on July 11, 2024. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
  12. ^ ""Hiding a murder isn't their only secret." Catch @tyler.matthew.young and I in Eyewitness premiering October 16th on USAnetwork Sunday nights at 10 #Eyewitness #getready #comingsoon". instagram.com.
  13. ^ "An Alien Legacy, Interview with James Paxton – AvP Galaxy Podcast #89". youtube.com. May 20, 2019.
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