James Paxton (actor)
James Paxton | |
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 Paxton in 2018 | |
| Born | February 23, 1994 Ojai, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Father | Bill 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]| 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]| 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]| Year | Music video | Role | Artist(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Beggar's Song | The Kid | Matt Maeson |
| I Just Don't Care That Much |
Short films
[edit]| 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]- ^ Serrao, Nivea (October 16, 2016). "James Paxton Talks Making a Name for Himself on 'Eyewitness'". Entertainment Weekly.
- ^ Twister star Bill Paxton's son James cameos in Twisters: 'I did this one for Dad,' says the actor
- ^ Saclao, Christian (October 24, 2016). "'Eyewitness' Star James Paxton Reveals The First Time He Met His Co-Star Tyler Young". International Business Times.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Damore, Meagan (October 24, 2016). "Agents of SHIELD Brings Back a Season 1 Villain By Casting His Son". Comic Book Resources.
- ^ Bill Paxton’s Son James Says His ‘Twisters’ Cameo Was An “Emotional” Experience
- ^ James Paxton Dove Into Music as a Coping Mechanism After Dad Bill Died. He's Ready for the World to Hear It (Exclusive)
- ^ Malcolm McDowell Brought on Bill Paxton's Son James to Play Late Dad's Role in New Film (Exclusive)
- ^ Bill Paxton, ‘Aliens’ and ‘Twister’ Actor, Dies at 61
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ ""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.
- ^ "An Alien Legacy, Interview with James Paxton – AvP Galaxy Podcast #89". youtube.com. May 20, 2019.
External links
[edit]- James Paxton at IMDb
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