Remembering actor Bill Paxton on his birthday

On the occasion of Bill Paxton's birthday, we remember the late actor's memorable contributions in the horror and action movies of the 90s and a couple of supporting appearances post-2010. (Compiled by Thomas Tom)

Aliens (1986)

After surviving an alien attack, Ellen Ripley decides to accompany a group of marines on a journey to the moon, where she first encountered the aliens, to investigate. Paxton later came to be associated with his iconic line, "Game over, man!"

Tombstone (1993)

When tensions began to escalate between the horse-thieving gang known as the Cowboys and the lawmen Earp brothers, it led to the most iconic showdown: the Gunfight at O.K. Corral.

Apollo 13 (1995)

The dramatised retelling of the Apollo 13 mission, where three astronauts must race against time after their spaceship malfunctions on re-entry to the earth's atmosphere.

Brain Dead (1990)

Dr. Rex Martin, a top neuro-surgeon, specializing in investigating mental illnesses, finds himself questioning his own reality after finding out that everything is not the way it seems.

Twister (1996)

When a group of meteorologists are trying to use an experimental device that could possibly dissipate tornados, they suddenly get caught in a chase triggered by an angry tornado

Edge of Tomorrow (2014)

The world has been invaded by time prescient aliens. William Cage unwittingly gains some of their powers and now, with his knowledge of the future, will he be able to stop the invasion?

Nightcrawler (2014)

Lou follows deadly accidents and horrifying news around Los Angeles, selling the exclusive footage to news outlets. Fate however, is trying to catch up to him.