Biography
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William "Billy" Baldwin (born February 21, 1963 in Massapequa, New York) is an American actor best known for his early starring roles in such films as Backdraft (1991) and Flatliners (1990). A graduate of Binghamton University, he is also known for his support and contributions to their wrestling team.
Baldwin, who has a degree in political science, was born in Massapequa, New York in 1963, the son of a high school history teacher/sports coach father, and a mother who has survived breast cancer. He is the brother of notable actors Daniel, Stephen and Alec (see the Baldwin brothers).
Since 1995, he 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).
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.
Before starting his acting career, he was a fashion model.
Filmography
- Lenexa, 1 Mile (2006) (filming)
- Sakura: Blue-Eyed Samurai (2005) (post-production)
- The Squid and the Whale (2005) as Ivan
- Art Heist (2004) as Bruce Walker
- Red Rover (2003) as Will Taylor
- You Stupid Man (2002) as Brady
- "R.U.S./H." (2002) (TV)
- Say Nothing (2001) as Julian Grant
- One Eyed King (2001) as Frank
- Double Bang (2001) as Billy Brennan
- Relative Values (2000) as Don Lucas
- Primary Suspect (2000) as Christian Box
- Brotherhood of Murder (1999) (TV) as Tom Martinez
- Virus (1999/I) as Steve Baker
- Shattered Image (1998) as Brian
- Bulworth (1998) (uncredited) as Constance Bulworth's Lover
- Curdled (1996) as Paul Guell
- Fair Game (1995) as Det. Max Kirkpatrick
- A Pyromaniac's Love Story (1995) as Garet
- Sliver (1993) as Zeke Hawkins
- Three of Hearts (1993) as Joe
- Backdraft (1991) as Brian McCaffrey
- Flatliners (1990) as Joe Hurley
- Internal Affairs (1990) as Van Stretch
- Born on the Fourth of July (1989) as Platoon - Vietnam
- The Preppie Murder (1989) (TV) as Robert Chambers
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