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My Take
William Baldwin is, to me, the quietly reliable craftsman among the four Baldwin brothers. From Massapequa, New York, he defined a certain early-'90s leading-man cool in Backdraft, Flatliners, and Sliver, yet he never seemed to chase the spotlight as hard as his siblings. I respect that he kept building a steady, varied career, even writing, rather than coasting on looks. His long marriage to singer Chynna Phillips also reads as a rare note of stability in an industry that rarely rewards it. He's the kind of grounded, unflashy actor I find genuinely easy to root for.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- William Baldwin
- Name (Japanese)
- ウィリアム・ボールドウィン
- Reading
- うぃりあむ・ぼーるどうぃん
- Born
- February 21, 1963 (age 63)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Rabbit
- Origin
- Massapequa, New York, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / television actor / model / screenwriter
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Berner High School
- University
- Binghamton University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was William Baldwin born?
Born February 21, 1963 (age 63).
Where is William Baldwin from?
William Baldwin is from Massapequa, New York, United States.
What does William Baldwin do?
William Baldwin works as actor, film actor, television actor, model, screenwriter.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.