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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 has not taken many leading roles. He was well-received in a supporting role in the 2005 film The Squid and the Whale.

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 ‎(film)‎ ‎(1990)‎ as Van Stretch
Born on the Fourth of July ‎(1989)‎ as Platoon - Vietnam

William Baldwin at the Internet Movie Database
The Wild Wild William Baldwin Website