William Baldwin

Infobox actor


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birthplace = Massapequa, New York
occupation = Film actor
spouse = Chynna Phillips (1995-)

William "Billy" Baldwin (born February 21, 1963) is an American actor, known for his starring roles in such films as "Backdraft" (1991) and "Flatliners" (1990).

Biography

Early life

Baldwin was born in Massapequa, New York, the son of Carol Newcomb (née Martineau) and Alexander Rae Baldwin, Jr., a high school history/social studies teacher and football coach. [ [http://www.filmreference.com/film/97/Alec-Baldwin.html Alec Baldwin Biography (1958-) ] ] He is the brother of notable actors Daniel, Stephen and Alec, sometimes collectively known as the Baldwin brothers. Baldwin was raised in a Catholic family of Irish, English and French descent. [ [http://www.helenheart.com/alec/article/interview89.html Helen's Alec Baldwin site-Interview, 1989 ] ] [ [http://www.newsday.com/community/guide/lihistory/ny-hometown_alec,0,6869261.story?coll=ny-lihistory-navigation Alec Baldwin - Juvenile Delinquency, The White House, Newsday - Newsday.com ] ] A graduate of Berner High School and Binghamton University, he has a degree in political science and is known for his support and contributions to Binghamton's wrestling team.He has a dog named Joe.

Career

Before starting his acting career, he was a fashion model. Baldwin starred alongside Cindy Crawford in the 1995 film "Fair Game", and has continued to act in films and on television, but he has not taken many leading roles. He was well-received in a supporting role in the 2005 film "The Squid and the Whale". Currently, he co-stars as Donald Sutherland's oldest son, Patrick Darling VI, on "Dirty Sexy Money", for ABC.

Personal life

Since 1995, Baldwin has been married to singer Chynna Phillips (formerly of the group Wilson Phillips), who is the daughter of John and Michelle Phillips of the 60s group, The Mamas and the Papas. They have three children: daughter Jamison (born 2000), son Vance Alexander (born 2001) and daughter Brooke (born 2004). Like his brother Alec Baldwin, William is a vegetarian [ [http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0820/is_2003_July/ai_103119728 For the animals - www.genesisawards.org - Brief Article | Vegetarian Times | Find Articles at BNET.com ] ] and has been nominated for PETA's 'Sexiest Vegetarian'. Politically, he is known to be a liberal.

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Filmography

*"The Preppie Murder" (1989) (TV) as Robert Chambers
*"Born on the Fourth of July" (1989) as a U.S. Marine - Vietnam
*"Internal Affairs" (1990) as Van Stretch
*"Flatliners" (1990) as Joe Hurley
*"Backdraft" (1991) as Brian McCaffrey
*"Three of Hearts" (1993) as Joe
*"Sliver" (1993) as Zeke Hawkins
*"A Pyromaniac's Love Story" (1995) as Garet
*"Fair Game" (1995) as Det. Max Kirkpatrick
*"Curdled" (1996) as Paul Guell
*"Bulworth" (1998) (uncredited) as Constance Bulworth's Lover
*"Shattered Image" (1998) as Brian
*"Virus" (1999/I) as Steve Baker
*"Brotherhood of Murder" (1999) (TV) as Tom Martinez
*"Primary Suspect" (2000) as Christian Box
*"Relative Values" (2000) as Don Lucas
*"Double Bang" (2001) as Billy Brennan
*"One Eyed King" (2001) as Frank
*"Say Nothing" (2001) as Julian Grant
*"R.U.S./H." (2002) (TV)
*"You Stupid Man" (2002) as Brady
*"Red Rover" (2003) as Will Taylor
*"Art Heist" (2004) as Bruce Walker
*"Danny Phantom " (2004) as Johnny 13
*"The Squid and the Whale" (2005) as Ivan
*"" (2005) (post-production)
*"Park" (2006)
*"Lenexa, 1 Mile" (2006) (filming)
*"Adrift in Manhattan" (2007)
*"Noise" (2007) as Mayor's Chief of Staff
*"Dirty Sexy Money" (2007-present) (TV) as Patrick Darling
*"Forgetting Sarah Marshall" (2008) as Detective Hunter Rush

References

External links

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* [http://williambaldwin.net William Baldwin | The Official Site]