Billy Bob Thornton

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.

Billy Bob Thornton is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 30 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Dernsie: The Amazing Life of Bruce Dern (2026), Landman (2024), The Gray Man (2022), Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man (2020), Temple of Art (2018), London Fields (2018), Bad Santa 2 (2016), Goliath (2016). The recorded credits span 1998 to 2026, including 27 movies and 3 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.