How old was Bill Paxton in Apollo 13?

Have you ever watched a movie and found yourself curious about a celebrity’s age at the time? It reveals something about timing, talent, and opportunity. Here’s the answer to that particular curiosity.

Bill Paxton was this age when he appeared in Apollo 13:

39 years old

According to our findings, that was the correct age of the celebrity.

This figure for the age is based on the first day in the release year of Apollo 13:

January 1, 1995

And the date of birth of Bill Paxton:

May 17, 1955

Because movies often premiere within a year of starting production, Bill Paxton might have been either one year younger or older while filming some scenes.