Billy Bob Thornton
Aug 4, 1955 (70)
Hot Springs, Arkansas, USA
69 Movies
13 Series
An actor, screenwriter, director and musician born in Arkansas, Billy Bob Thornton burst onto the scene by writing, directing and starring in the independent drama 'Sling Blade' (1996), for which he won the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay. His portrayals of marginal and tortured characters opened Hollywood's doors, where he alternated blockbusters such as 'Armageddon' (1998) with the acclaimed thriller 'A Simple Plan' (1998). Master of a rough register and a characteristic black humor, he shone in comedies such as 'Bad Santa' and years later in the series 'Fargo' and 'Goliath'. He has also developed a side as a blues-rock singer and songwriter. His Southern presence and contained intensity make him one of the most singular performers of his generation.
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69Movies
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Billy Bob Thornton
69 Movies
13 Series
An actor, screenwriter, director and musician born in Arkansas, Billy Bob Thornton burst onto the scene by writing, directing and starring in the independent drama 'Sling Blade' (1996), for which he won the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay. His portrayals of marginal and tortured characters opened Hollywood's doors, where he alternated blockbusters such as 'Armageddon' (1998) with the acclaimed thriller 'A Simple Plan' (1998). Master of a rough register and a characteristic black humor, he shone in comedies such as 'Bad Santa' and years later in the series 'Fargo' and 'Goliath'. He has also developed a side as a blues-rock singer and songwriter. His Southern presence and contained intensity make him one of the most singular performers of his generation.
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Movies
Armageddon
1998
Puss in Boots
2011
Bound by Honor
1993
Bad News Bears
2005
The Gray Man
2022
Love Actually
2003
The Electric State
2025
The Judge
2014
Indecent Proposal
1993
Tombstone
1993
Eagle Eye
2008
Faster
2010
Bad Santa
2003
Entourage
2015
Parkland
2013
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
2016
Monster's Ball
2001
Hollywood.Con
2021
Mr. Woodcock
2007
U Turn
1997
Bandits
2001
Friday Night Lights
2004
The Man Who Wasn't There
2001
Intolerable Cruelty
2003
London Fields
2018
A Simple Plan
1998
The Informers
2008
Cut Bank
2014
On Deadly Ground
1994
Dead Man
1995
Sling Blade
1996
The Alamo
2004
School for Scoundrels
2006
Devil's Peak
2023
Our Brand Is Crisis
2015
Bad Santa 2
2016
Pushing Tin
1999
The Astronaut Farmer
2007
The Baytown Outlaws
2012
Into the Grizzly Maze
2015
Primary Colors
1998
One False Move
1992
The Ice Harvest
2005
For the Boys
1991
The Last Real Cowboys
2000
Waking Up in Reno
2002
A Million Little Pieces
2019
Homegrown
1998
Jayne Mansfield's Car
2013
Daddy and Them
2001
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The Electric State
Voice (uncredited)
2025
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Landman
Tommy Norris
2024–
TV
Devil's Peak
Charlie McNeely
2023
Film
The Gray Man
Fitzroy
2022
Film
1883
Marshal Jim Courtright
2021
TV
Hollywood.Con
Boxmaster
2021
Film
Harley Quinn
Billy Bob Thornton (voice)
2022
TV
A Million Little Pieces
Leonard
2019
Film
London Fields
Samson Young
2018
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Billy Bob Thornton and where are they from?
Billy Bob Thornton is 70 years old, born on August 4, 1955 in Hot Springs, Arkansas, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Billy Bob Thornton?
Billy Bob Thornton is best known for roles in Armageddon, Love Actually, Puss in Boots.
How many movies has Billy Bob Thornton been in?
Over a 40-year career (since 1986), Billy Bob Thornton has appeared in 110 movies and 42 TV shows.
What was Billy Bob Thornton's first movie?
The career of Billy Bob Thornton began with Hunter's Blood (1986).
What is Billy Bob Thornton's most recent movie or series?
Billy Bob Thornton's most recent release is Dernsie: The Amazing Life of Bruce Dern, which premiered on May 20, 2026.
What TV shows has Billy Bob Thornton appeared in?
On television, Billy Bob Thornton has appeared in The Big Bang Theory, Fargo, American Dad!, Harley Quinn.
Billy Bob Thornton
1955-08-04 · 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.