James Paxton (born February 23, 1994) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Lukas Waldenbeck in the crime thriller drama series Eyewitness (2016).
Early life James Paxton is the son of actor Bill Paxton and Louise Paxton. He went to college to study journalism but left in order to pursue a career in the film industry, initially working in the props department on Dan Gilroy's film Nightcrawler in 2013.
Career In 2016, he co-starred in the USA Network drama series Eyewitness as Lukas Waldenbeck. In 2020, he played a younger version of his father's character John Garrett in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
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.""Bill Paxton's Son James Says His Twisters Cameo Was an 'Emotional' Experience" Additionally, Paxton released his first song "Count on Me", which he wrote and provided vocals for.James Paxton Dove Into Music as a Coping Mechanism After Dad Bill Died. He's Ready for the World to Hear It (Exclusive)
Paxton co-starred opposite Malcolm 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.Malcolm McDowell Brought on Bill Paxton's Son James to Play Late Dad's Role in New Film (Exclusive)
Personal life His father, Bill Paxton, died in 2017.Bill Paxton, Aliens and Twister Actor, Dies at 61
Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 2003Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over'Dinky' Winks Jr.Cameo 2005The Greatest Game Ever PlayedYoung Harry Vardon 2016Term LifeAdam 2017 Roman J. Israel, Esq.HenryUncreditedAn American in TexasChad Hill 2018Boogeyman PopTony 2019Velvet BuzzsawBartenderFirst Person: A Film About LoveIntern DarrenLow TideNateBitMarkThe Fanatic'Slim' 2020Teenage BadassShan 2021The CleanerJames 2022The UncannyDennis 2024TwistersCodyCameo 2025DRAGNTom WilsonLast Train to FortuneJedidiah Dooley
Television Year Title Role Notes 2015Texas RisingRoyMiniseries; 2 episodes 2016EyewitnessLukas WaldenbeckMain cast; 10 episodes 2017Training DayBobby HollisterEpisode: "Blurred Lines" 2019The One Minute Joe ShowJamesEpisode: "Knock-Knock"Mr. MomDanielEpisode: "Sick Day" 2020Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.John Garrett3 episodes
Music videos + Music Year Music video Role Artist(s) 2019 "Beggar's Song" The Kid Matt Maeson "I Just Don't Care That Much"
Short films + Short film 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 Alien: Alone MacWhirr / Xenomorph The Diamond Girls Carly 2020 All-In Clyde
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