William Baldwin facts for kids

Quick facts for kids William Baldwin
Baldwin at the 2008 GLAAD Awards
Born	William Joseph Baldwin (1963-02-21) February 21, 1963 (age 62) Massapequa, New York, U.S.
Other names	Billy Baldwin
Alma mater	Binghamton University
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1989–present
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Chynna Phillips ​ (m. 1995)​
Children	3
Relatives	John Phillips (father-in-law), Michelle Phillips (mother-in-law)
Family	Baldwin

William Joseph Baldwin (born February 21, 1963), also known as Billy Baldwin, is an American actor. He is one of the famous Baldwin brothers. He has starred in many movies like Flatliners (1990) and Backdraft (1991). He also appeared in the Netflix show Northern Rescue (2019). William Baldwin is married to singer Chynna Phillips.

About William Baldwin's Early Life

William Baldwin was born in Massapequa, New York. His mother, Carol Newcomb, started The Baldwin Fund. His father, Alexander Rae Baldwin, Jr., was a high school teacher and football coach.

William is part of a famous acting family. His brothers are Alec, Daniel, and Stephen. They are often called the Baldwin brothers. He also has two sisters, Beth and Jane. The family was raised Catholic.

William went to Alfred G. Berner High School. He then studied political science at Binghamton University. While there, he was a varsity wrestler.

William Baldwin's Acting Career

Starting Out in the 1980s

Before becoming an actor, William Baldwin worked as a fashion model for Calvin Klein. His first big acting role was in a TV movie called The Preppie Murder in 1989. He played Robert Chambers in the film.

He also had a small part in the 1989 movie Born on the Fourth of July. His brothers Daniel and Stephen also appeared in this film.

Baldwin with Jennifer Grey at the 1988 Academy Awards.

Success in the 1990s

Baldwin's first major film was Internal Affairs. He then starred in big movies like Flatliners in 1990. In this film, he acted alongside stars such as Julia Roberts and Kevin Bacon.

In 1991, he played a Chicago firefighter named Brian McCaffrey in Backdraft. This movie also featured Kurt Russell and Robert De Niro. His role in the 1993 movie Sliver with Sharon Stone was very popular. It even earned him an MTV Movie Award.

In 1995, Baldwin starred with Cindy Crawford in Fair Game. He also appeared in the film Bulworth in 1998. In 1999, he worked with Jamie Lee Curtis in the science fiction movie Virus.

Roles in the 2000s

Baldwin in 2008

In the 2000s, Baldwin continued to act in many films and TV shows. He had a main role in the TV film Double Bang in 2001. He was praised for his supporting role in the 2005 film The Squid and the Whale. For this movie, he won the Gotham Independent Film Award for Best Ensemble Cast.

In 2008, he appeared in the comedy film Forgetting Sarah Marshall. He played Detective Hunter Rush in the movie.

Projects in the 2010s

In 2010, William Baldwin voiced Batman in the animated movie Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths. He also played Dr. William van der Woodsen on the TV show Gossip Girl.

Baldwin appeared with his brother Daniel in a documentary about breast cancer called 1 a Minute. He also had a recurring role in the TV series Parenthood. In 2011, he starred in the Lifetime movie The Craigslist Killer.

From 2011 to 2012, Baldwin was on the CBS drama Hawaii Five-0. In 2012, he guest-starred on the NBC show 30 Rock. He played an actor who played a character played by his real-life brother Alec.

Later in the 2010s, Baldwin had a recurring role on the TV series MacGyver. He played Elwood Davis, the father of a character named Riley. In 2019, he starred in and helped produce Northern Rescue, a Canadian TV series on Netflix.

Work in the 2020s

In 2021, Baldwin starred in War of the Worlds: Annihilation. He also appeared in the horror film Candyland. In 2024, he narrated a documentary called Americans with No Address. This film looks at the reasons for homelessness in the United States.

William Baldwin's Family Life

In 1995, William Baldwin married singer Chynna Phillips. She is a member of the music group Wilson Phillips. Her parents are musician John Phillips and Michelle Gilliam.

William and Chynna have three children together. Their daughters are Jameson (born in 2000) and Brooke (born in 2004). Their son is Vance (born in 2001). In 2019, Baldwin shared that his son Vance had cancer but was now healthy again.

William Baldwin lives in both Santa Barbara, California, and Bedford Corners, New York. His New York home is close to his brother Stephen's home.

Filmography

Movies

Television Shows

Documentaries Narrated

Awards and Nominations

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