With the news breaking of his death this morning, it only seemed appropriate to talk about the roles that made the man, Bill Paxton. He could play any role given to him, and even though he was known for the more serious roles, he really could do anything.
Let’s dive into some of his iconic roles that made him a household name.
10. Brock Lovett, Titanic
Brock was the guy who started the whole search for the heart of the ocean. And you can’t really ignore Bill Paxton’s presence in one of the biggest culture-altering movies of all time. He did an excellent job in this role, serving as a bookend for the main action, and a sort of surrogate for James Cameron himself. It’s a role that made him more recognizable to the masses, no doubt.
