Billy Bob Thornton Biography
Billy Bob Thornton (born August 4, 1955) is an American actor, screenwriter, director and musician. Thornton gained early recognition as a cast member on the CBS sitcom Hearts Afire and in several early 1990s films including On Deadly Ground and Tombstone. In the mid-1990s, after writing, directing, and starring in the independent film Sling Blade, he won an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.
He appeared in several major film roles following Sling Blade 's success, including 1998's Armageddon and A Simple Plan. During the late 1990s, Thornton began a career as a singer-songwriter. He has released three albums and was the singer of a blues rock band.
Show More
Billy Bob Thornton Movies
Billy Bob Thornton TV Shows
Trending Celebrities
Movie and TV Reviews
Top Movies
Not that it matters, but most of it is true.
The most devastating detective story of this century.
His CIA code name is Condor. In the next seventy-two hours almost everyone he trusts will try to kill him.
Top Series
We were safer in space.
Every force has its equal.
The building always wins.
