Primetime
2026
Acting
Billy Bob Thornton
Born August 4, 1955Hot Springs, Arkansas, USA
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.
Highlights
Known For
Puss in Boots
2011
Love Actually
2003
The Judge
2014
The Gray Man
2022
Armageddon
1998
Bound by Honor
1993
Tombstone
1993
Movie Credits
Filmography
102 movies
