Billy Bob Thornton

Born

Billy Bob Thornton , Hot Springs, Arkansas, USA

Birthday

1955-08-04

Occupation

Actor, Director, Screenplay

Spouse(s)

Melissa Lee Gatlin(1978–1980)
Toni Lawrence(1986–1988)
Cynda Williams(1990–1992)
Pietra Dawn Cherniak(1993–1997)
Angelina Jolie(2000–2003)

Years Active

1986–present

Billy Bob Thornton (born August 4, 1955) is an American actor, director, musician, playwright and screenwriter. 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 Writing (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.

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