Billy Bob Thornton
Billy Bob Thornton is an American actor, singer-songwriter, and filmmaker who has been active in the entertainment industry since the early 1980s. His first involvement in the film industry was in a supporting role in the 1984 film, Hunter’s Blood. Since then, he has gone on to star in a number of films, including Sling Blade (1996), A Simple Plan (1998), and Bad Santa (2003).
Thornton has worked with a number of Hollywood stars, including Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, and Matt Damon. He has also been featured in the television series Fargo (2014) and Goliath (2016). In addition to his acting, Thornton has released several albums, including Private Radio (2001) and Hobo (2005).
In addition to his work on the silver screen and the music industry, Thornton has also directed a number of films, including All the Pretty Horses (2000) and Jayne Mansfield’s Car (2012). Throughout his career, Thornton has received numerous awards and accolades, including a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Drama, an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay, and a Grammy Award nomination for Best Country Album.
Billy Boy Thornton is also known for being married to Angelina Jolie from 2000 until 2003.