Billy Bob Thornton was born on 4 August 1955 in Hot Springs, Arkansas, to Virginia Roberta (Faulkner), a psychic, and William Raymond (Billy Ray) Thornton, an educator, high school history teacher, and basketball coach (deceased). He is the older brother of James Donald (Jimmy Don) (born in 1958, deceased) and John David (born in 1969). He has been married six times and has four children:daughter Amanda Brumfield, with Melissa Lee Gatlin (now Parish); sons William and Harry, both with Pietra Dawn Cherniak; and daughter Bella withConnie Angland.
Billy Bob began his artistic career as a musician, playing drums and singing in a band called Tres Hombres, which once opened forHank Williams Jr.. In 1981, he moved to Los Angeles with childhood friendTom Epperson to pursue an acting and writing career. On the side, Billy Bob also sought work as a singer and drummer. He and Epperson tried for years to sell their scripts, but no one was buying. During those rough times, Billy Bob neglected his health and subsequently landed in the hospital with heart problems due to malnutrition. In 1992, Billy Bob starred inOne False Move (1991), a movie he co-wrote with Epperson. The team finally received attention because of this work, which was very well received in Hollywood. His popularity increased steadily, especially afterSling Blade (1996) which he wrote, directed and in which he starred.
Billy Bob began his artistic career as a musician, playing drums and singing in a band called Tres Hombres, which once opened forHank Williams Jr.. In 1981, he moved to Los Angeles with childhood friendTom Epperson to pursue an acting and writing career. On the side, Billy Bob also sought work as a singer and drummer. He and Epperson tried for years to sell their scripts, but no one was buying. During those rough times, Billy Bob neglected his health and subsequently landed in the hospital with heart problems due to malnutrition. In 1992, Billy Bob starred inOne False Move (1991), a movie he co-wrote with Epperson. The team finally received attention because of this work, which was very well received in Hollywood. His popularity increased steadily, especially afterSling Blade (1996) which he wrote, directed and in which he starred.
BornAugust 4, 1955
- Won 1 Oscar
- 33 wins & 61 nominations total
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- Alternative name
- Reginald Perry
- Height
- 1.78 m
- Born
- SpousesConnie AnglandOctober 22, 2014 - present (1 child)
- ChildrenAmanda Brumfield
- ParentsVirginia Roberta Faulkner
- RelativesJames Donald Thornton(Sibling)
- Other worksMusic videos forTravis Tritt: "Modern-Day Bonnie and Clyde" (2002) and "It's a Long Way to Richmond."
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- TriviaOnce was told by directorBilly Wilder that he was too ugly to be an actor and he should write a screenplay for himself in which he could exploit his less-than-perfect features. Thornton later collected an Oscar for hisSling Blade (1996) screenplay.
- Quotes[on his Academy Award nomination for Best Actor (Sling Blade (1996)] Getting thenomination is like gravy. Winning would be like whatever is betterthan gravy.
- TrademarksHouston Colt 45's hat
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- How old is Billy Bob Thornton?69 years old
- When was Billy Bob Thornton born?August 4, 1955
- Where was Billy Bob Thornton born?Hot Springs, Arkansas, USA
- What is Billy Bob Thornton's birth name?William Robert Thornton
- How tall is Billy Bob Thornton?5 feet 10 inches, or 1.78 meters
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