The Baldwin family is truly unique. Usually creativity is passed on from grandfathers and fathers to children and grandchildren. But in this case, we are not dealing with a dynasty of actors, but with one generation. The brothers - Alexander, Daniel, Stephen and William Baldwin - are very attractive in appearance. They are not twins, but they are alike. The brothers are different in character, however, all four began to make their way in the movie business. And succeeded in this. But our article is dedicated to only one brother from the constellation Baldwin - William. Read about the biography, filmography and personal life of the actor below.
Star family
William Joseph Baldwin was born on February 21, 1963 in the state of New York, in the town of Massapequa. The family was Catholic, so the stork flew under the roof of the house regularly. First he brought Elizabeth. Then in the cabbage were Alexander, Daniel and William Baldwin. Following the birth of a daughter - Jane. And in the end, God delighted his parents, Alexander Ray and Carol, with another son, Stephen. It is noteworthy, but creative abilities were revealed only in the male part of the family. Daughters - Elizabeth and Jane - have nothing to do with cinema. The father of the family worked as a physical education teacher. Under his influence, little Billy fell in love with sports. At school, he was a member of the football and baseball teams, in addition, he was fond of wrestling. And the mother of the Carol family got breast cancer when Billy was only seven years old. But she courageously overcame a terrible ailment. Now, at the age of seventy-seven, she heads the foundation for counteracting malignant breast tumors.
Artistic debut
In 1981, William Baldwin entered Binghampton State University of New York, where his older brother Alex was already studying. And although the guys specialized in political science and economics, both decided to devote themselves to an acting career. In 1983, the head of the family, Alexander Baldwin, died of lung cancer. However, the brothers still completed their education. Alex immediately plunged into the world of showbiz, while William first engaged in wrestling, and then tried himself as a professional model, working not for anyone, but for Kevin Klein. But it is not the appearance of one that feeds on talent. Soon, the acting vein forced him to leave the modeling business. He made his debut in 1989 in the twice Oscar-winning film “Born on the Fourth of July” (directed by Oliver Stone). This tape is an adaptation of Ron Kovik's autobiography. Tom Cruise played a major role in the film, and William Baldwin’s work was simply not noticed in the shadow of such a star. But nevertheless, the doors to the big movie were now open for the actor.
William Baldwin: filmography
In the track record of the actor is ninety paintings and series. It cannot be said that his career was strewn with roses. But he established himself as a gifted actor in the next film - “The Killing of a Graduate”. This time, the beginning artist was overshadowed by Robert De Niro, Kurt Russell and Donald Sutherland. However, the actor managed to become memorable, so invitations to the set fell on him like manna from heaven. One after another in the beginning of the nineties of the last century, the paintings “Internal Investigation”, “Comatose”, “Fiery Whirlwind”, “Three Hearts”, in which William Baldwin participated. Films Sliver, Reverse Craving, Virus and the thriller Fair Play brought him recognition from both viewers and film critics. But, unfortunately, both of them noted William Baldwin's sexy appearance, and not his acting talent. So, for a minor role in Sliver, he was awarded the MTV prize in the Most Desired Man category.
Star at its zenith
In the mid-90s, a short break in the creative career of the actor followed. The reason for this was a stormy romance and subsequent marriage. But more on that later. And at the end of the millennium, Nikita Double Life, Two Murderers, and Bulward, in which William Baldwin starred, appeared on the screen. Films with his participation pleased the audience in the 2000s. Among the most cult ones, one should mention the paintings “Blue Blood”, “Justice League: The Crisis of Two Worlds”, “Gossip Girl”, “Dirty Wet Money”, “Men in Action”. The actor’s last works for this period are the films “The Stranger Inside”, “Be My Valentine”, the series “Wilfred” and “Eternity”.
William Baldwin - personal life
In 1995, the artist married the Phillips Tea Room. Prior to her marriage, she was a singer in the music group Wilson Phillips. Later, she tried herself as an actress, playing in the films Say Something, Danny the Ghost, Golf Club 2, The Running Target, and The Invisible Guy. But, as it turned out, she likes the role of a loving wife and mother of three children (two daughters and a son). She does not regret leaving cinema. But William Baldwin does not think to interrupt his acting career. But he, along with his brother Alex, opened the Alaia restaurant in New York. In addition, the actor devotes a lot of time to activism. The family brings up a cocker spaniel named Thurman.