Billy Bob Thornton
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Born August 4, 1955 (71 years old)·Hot Springs, Arkansas, USA·Male
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.
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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.
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Filmography
176 credits across 163 titlesActing
102 creditsDirecting
7 creditsWriting
10 creditsProduction
2 creditsCrew
2 creditsAs self
53 creditsTalk shows, festival coverage and documentary appearances, kept out of the acting list.
