Bill Paxton is 69 years and 6 month(s) old. He was born in 17 May, 1955. Worth. His birthplace is located in the Texas state of the United States of America. The real name of Bill Paxton given to him at the time of his birth was William Paxton, but he uses name Bill Paxton to be more recognizable. His close friends call Bill Paxton „Wild Bill,“because of his good sense of humor and his pranks he plays on his friends.