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William "Billy" Baldwin (born
February 21,
1963) is an
American actor, known for his starring roles in such films as
Backdraft (1991) and
Flatliners (1990).
Biography
Early life
Baldwin was born in
Massapequa, New York, the son of Carol Newcomb (
née Martineau) and Alexander Rae Baldwin, Jr., a
high school history/social studies teacher and football coach.
[Alec Baldwin Biography (1958-)] He is the brother of notable actors
Daniel,
Stephen and
Alec, sometimes collectively known as the
Baldwin brothers. Baldwin was raised in a
Catholic family of
Irish,
English and
French descent.
[Helen's Alec Baldwin site-Interview, 1989][Alec Baldwin - Juvenile Delinquency, The White House, Newsday - Newsday.com] A graduate of
Berner High School and
Binghamton University, he has a degree in
political science and is known for his support and contributions to Binghamton's
wrestling team.
