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Billy Bob Thornton

Billy Bob Thornton

Director & actor · born 4 August 1955 · Hot Springs, Arkansas, USA

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.

Where to start: Bound by Honor (1993).

As director 6

As actor 109

TV shows 13

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Billy Bob Thornton movie?

By viewer score, Bound by Honor (1993) at 8.2/10.

What are Billy Bob Thornton’s most popular movies?

Armageddon, Love Actually, Puss in Boots.

How many movies has Billy Bob Thornton made?

115 films on TMDB, 6 as director, 109 as actor.

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