How old was Bill Paxton in Boxing Helena?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. That detail can add a new layer of appreciation to their performance. Let’s take a closer look at that intriguing number.

At the moment the movie Boxing Helena was being made, Bill Paxton was:

37 years old

Based on our estimate, that was the actual age of the celebrity at the time.

This age was calculated based on the beginning of the release year of Boxing Helena:

January 1, 1993

And the birth date of Bill Paxton:

May 17, 1955

Considering the usual time period between filming and release, Bill Paxton may have been one year younger or older than the stated age during parts of the shoot.