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Actor · screenwriter · director

Billy Bob Thornton

age 71 · born August 4, 1955 in Hot Springs

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Billy Bob Thornton’s filmography

Known for

All roles, 105

Newest first

Show the other 95From Harley Quinn (2019) to Knots Landing (1979)

As himself: 57 appearances

talk shows, documentaries, award shows

Filmography: TMDB.

Who is 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.

Biography: TMDB.

At a glance

Born
August 4, 1955 (age 71)
Place of birth
Hot Springs, Arkansas, USA

Facts: TMDB.

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Billy Bob Thornton’s career in numbers

roles: 91 films and 14 series
105
TV episodes
135
years behind the camera, since 1979
47
top-rated series: “Fargo” (TMDB)
8.3
films as director
6

Genres of his features

  • drama45%
  • comedy40%
  • thriller24%
  • crime21%
  • action19%

Numbers from the TMDB filmography, genres from 91 features. One film can have several genres.

Most often with Billy Bob Thornton

Counted from TMDB casts and crews.

Frequently asked questions about Billy Bob Thornton

How old is Billy Bob Thornton?

71 years old. They were born on August 4, 1955 in Hot Springs.

What has Billy Bob Thornton been in?

Among others: “The Big Bang Theory”, “Armageddon”, and “Love Actually”.

What films has Billy Bob Thornton directed?

6 features, including “Jayne Mansfield's Car” (2013), “The King of Luck” (2011), “Widespread Panic: Panic In the Streets” (2002), “Daddy and Them” (2001), and “All the Pretty Horses” (2000).

Sources: TMDB (person data, filmography, photos). As of November 14, 2026. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. · Ta strona po polsku