Long before his role in “Big Love,’’ Mr. Paxton was good-natured in assessing his status in Hollywood.
“It’s always a little frustrating when you’re reading a script after 10 guys ahead of you have had a chance to pick it over,” he said in 1998. “You can almost see the bread crumbs. I haven’t had a role that’s propelled me into major stardom. Sure, I’ve had roles that put me on the playing field. A lot of base hits. No home runs.”
R.I.P Bill