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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.

Filmography

2022
The Gray Man

as Fitzroy

Movie
2016
Bad Santa 2

as Willie Soke

Movie
2014
The Judge

as Dwight Dickham

Movie
2011
Puss in Boots

as Jack (voice)

Movie
2008
Eagle Eye

as Thomas Morgan

Movie
2003
Bad Santa

as Willie

Movie
2003
Love Actually

as The US President

Movie
1998
Armageddon

as Dan Truman

Movie
1995
Dead Man

as Big George Drakoulious

Movie
1993
Tombstone

as Johnny Tyler

Movie
2024
Landman

as Tommy Norris

TV Show
2014
Fargo

as Lorne Malvo

TV Show