Billy Bob Thornton

Billy Bob Thornton

August 4, 1955 (70 years old) in 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.

Known For

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Daily Show The Daily Show
American Dad! American Dad!
Fargo Fargo

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