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Billy Bob Thornton

Bio: 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

Born: Thu, Aug 04 1955

Birthplace: Hot Springs, Arkansas, USA

Billy Bob Thornton is 69 years old

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The Electric State

Billy Bob Thornton will be 69 in The Electric State as '(voice)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 13 2025

Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties

Billy Bob Thornton was 69 in Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 06 2024

Devil's Peak

Billy Bob Thornton was 67 in Devil's Peak as 'Charlie McNeely'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 17 2023

Walk, Don't Run: The Story of The Ventures

Billy Bob Thornton was 67 in Walk, Don't Run: The Story of The Ventures

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 06 2022

Immediate Family

Billy Bob Thornton was 67 in Immediate Family

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 30 2022

The Gray Man

Billy Bob Thornton was 66 in The Gray Man as 'Fitzroy'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 13 2022

Hollywood.Con

Billy Bob Thornton was 65 in Hollywood.Con as 'Boxmaster'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 29 2021

Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man

Billy Bob Thornton was 65 in Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 06 2020

Picture Show: A Tribute Celebrating John Prine

Billy Bob Thornton was 64 in Picture Show: A Tribute Celebrating John Prine as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 11 2020

The Ventures: Stars on Guitars

Billy Bob Thornton was 64 in The Ventures: Stars on Guitars

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 12 2020

A Million Little Pieces

Billy Bob Thornton was 64 in A Million Little Pieces as 'Leonard'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 30 2019

Untouchable

Billy Bob Thornton was 63 in Untouchable as 'Himself (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 20 2019

ZZ Top - That Little Ol' Band from Texas

Billy Bob Thornton was 63 in ZZ Top - That Little Ol' Band from Texas as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 01 2019

Temple of Art

Billy Bob Thornton was 63 in Temple of Art as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 31 2018

London Fields

Billy Bob Thornton was 63 in London Fields as 'Samson Young'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 20 2018

Bad Santa 2

Billy Bob Thornton was 61 in Bad Santa 2 as 'Willie Soke'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 23 2016

The First Boys of Spring

Billy Bob Thornton was 61 in The First Boys of Spring

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 19 2016

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot

Billy Bob Thornton was 60 in Whiskey Tango Foxtrot as 'General Hollanek'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 04 2016

What Doesn’t Kill Me: The Life and Music of Vic Chesnutt

Billy Bob Thornton was 60 in What Doesn’t Kill Me: The Life and Music of Vic Chesnutt as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 2016

Trailer Park Boys: Drunk, High and Unemployed: Live In Austin

Billy Bob Thornton was 60 in Trailer Park Boys: Drunk, High and Unemployed: Live In Austin as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 09 2015

Our Brand Is Crisis

Billy Bob Thornton was 60 in Our Brand Is Crisis as 'Pat Candy'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 11 2015

Entourage

Billy Bob Thornton was 59 in Entourage as 'Larsen McCredle'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 03 2015

Into the Grizzly Maze

Billy Bob Thornton was 59 in Into the Grizzly Maze as 'Douglass'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 27 2015

Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead: The Story of the National Lampoon

Billy Bob Thornton was 59 in Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead: The Story of the National Lampoon as 'Self - Actor / Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 25 2015

21 Years: Richard Linklater

Billy Bob Thornton was 59 in 21 Years: Richard Linklater as 'Self - Actor'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 07 2014

The Judge

Billy Bob Thornton was 59 in The Judge as 'Dwight Dickham'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 08 2014

Cut Bank

Billy Bob Thornton was 59 in Cut Bank as 'Stan Steeley'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 04 2014

Sport in America: Our Defining Stories

Billy Bob Thornton was 58 in Sport in America: Our Defining Stories as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 28 2013

Parkland

Billy Bob Thornton was 58 in Parkland as 'Forrest Sorrels'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 02 2013

Jayne Mansfield's Car

Billy Bob Thornton was 57 in Jayne Mansfield's Car as 'Skip Caldwell'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 25 2013

The Baytown Outlaws

Billy Bob Thornton was 57 in The Baytown Outlaws as 'Carlos'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 27 2012

Basically Frightened: The Musical Madness of Colonel Bruce Hampton

Billy Bob Thornton was 56 in Basically Frightened: The Musical Madness of Colonel Bruce Hampton as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 30 2012

Puss in Boots

Billy Bob Thornton was 56 in Puss in Boots as 'Jack (voice)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 27 2011

Dislecksia: The Movie

Billy Bob Thornton was 56 in Dislecksia: The Movie as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 04 2011

The Smell of Success

Billy Bob Thornton was 56 in The Smell of Success as 'Patrick'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 19 2011

Nashville Rises

Billy Bob Thornton was 55 in Nashville Rises as 'narration'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 11 2011

Harry Dean Stanton: Crossing Mulholland

Billy Bob Thornton was 55 in Harry Dean Stanton: Crossing Mulholland

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 11 2011

Ain't in It for My Health: A Film About Levon Helm

Billy Bob Thornton was 55 in Ain't in It for My Health: A Film About Levon Helm as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 24 2010

Faster

Billy Bob Thornton was 55 in Faster as 'Cop'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 23 2010

Ramble At The Ryman

Billy Bob Thornton was 53 in Ramble At The Ryman as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jul 20 2009

The Informers

Billy Bob Thornton was 53 in The Informers as 'William Sloan'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 05 2008

Eagle Eye

Billy Bob Thornton was 53 in Eagle Eye as 'Thomas Morgan'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 25 2008

VH1 Rock Honors: The Who

Billy Bob Thornton was 52 in VH1 Rock Honors: The Who as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 17 2008

Mr. Woodcock

Billy Bob Thornton was 52 in Mr. Woodcock as 'Jasper Woodcock'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 14 2007

Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite Sensation

Billy Bob Thornton was 51 in Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite Sensation as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 01 2007

The Astronaut Farmer

Billy Bob Thornton was 51 in The Astronaut Farmer as 'Charles Farmer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 23 2007

2006 St. Louis Cardinals: The Official World Series Film

Billy Bob Thornton was 51 in 2006 St. Louis Cardinals: The Official World Series Film as 'Narrator'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 21 2006

NFL: Favre 4 Ever

Billy Bob Thornton was 51 in NFL: Favre 4 Ever as 'Voice'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 03 2006

School for Scoundrels

Billy Bob Thornton was 51 in School for Scoundrels as 'Dr. P'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 29 2006

The Ice Harvest

Billy Bob Thornton was 50 in The Ice Harvest as 'Vic'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 23 2005

Bad News Bears

Billy Bob Thornton was 49 in Bad News Bears as 'Morris Buttermaker'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 22 2005

Mr. Thornton Goes to Hollywood

Billy Bob Thornton was 49 in Mr. Thornton Goes to Hollywood as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 07 2005

Friday Night Lights

Billy Bob Thornton was 49 in Friday Night Lights as 'Coach Gary Gaines'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 08 2004

Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson

Billy Bob Thornton was 49 in Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson as 'Other Voices (voice)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 04 2004

Sam Peckinpah's West: Legacy of a Hollywood Renegade

Billy Bob Thornton was 48 in Sam Peckinpah's West: Legacy of a Hollywood Renegade as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 25 2004

The Alamo

Billy Bob Thornton was 48 in The Alamo as 'Davy Crockett'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 07 2004

Chrystal

Billy Bob Thornton was 48 in Chrystal as 'Joe'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 26 2004

Bad Santa

Billy Bob Thornton was 48 in Bad Santa as 'Willie'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 26 2003

Love Actually

Billy Bob Thornton was 48 in Love Actually as 'The US President'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 07 2003

Intolerable Cruelty

Billy Bob Thornton was 48 in Intolerable Cruelty as 'Howard D. Doyle'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 02 2003

(Inside Out): Warren Zevon

Billy Bob Thornton was 48 in (Inside Out): Warren Zevon as 'Narrator'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 23 2003

Levity

Billy Bob Thornton was 47 in Levity as 'Manuel Jordan'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 16 2003

Waking Up in Reno

Billy Bob Thornton was 47 in Waking Up in Reno as 'Lonnie Earl Dodd'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 13 2002

The Badge

Billy Bob Thornton was 47 in The Badge as 'Sheriff Darl'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 07 2002

Making " The Man Who Wasn't There"

Billy Bob Thornton was 46 in Making " The Man Who Wasn't There" as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 16 2002

Monster's Ball

Billy Bob Thornton was 46 in Monster's Ball as 'Hank Grotowski'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 26 2001

The Man Who Wasn't There

Billy Bob Thornton was 46 in The Man Who Wasn't There as 'Ed Crane'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 26 2001

Daddy and Them

Billy Bob Thornton was 46 in Daddy and Them as 'Claude Montgomery'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 26 2001

Bandits

Billy Bob Thornton was 46 in Bandits as 'Terry Lee Collins'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 12 2001

CatDog and the Great Parent Mystery

Billy Bob Thornton was 45 in CatDog and the Great Parent Mystery as 'Hound Dog McDog / CatDog's Step-father (voice)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 25 2000

The Last Real Cowboys

Billy Bob Thornton was 45 in The Last Real Cowboys as 'Tar'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 15 2000

Arista Records' 25th Anniversary Celebration

Billy Bob Thornton was 44 in Arista Records' 25th Anniversary Celebration as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 06 2000

South of Heaven, West of Hell

Billy Bob Thornton was 44 in South of Heaven, West of Hell as 'Brig. Smalls'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 28 2000

Pushing Tin

Billy Bob Thornton was 43 in Pushing Tin as 'Russell Bell'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 23 1999

A Simple Plan

Billy Bob Thornton was 43 in A Simple Plan as 'Jacob Mitchell'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 11 1998

Armageddon

Billy Bob Thornton was 42 in Armageddon as 'Dan Truman'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 01 1998

Homegrown

Billy Bob Thornton was 42 in Homegrown as 'Jack Marsden'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 17 1998

Primary Colors

Billy Bob Thornton was 42 in Primary Colors as 'Richard Jemmons'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 20 1998

An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn

Billy Bob Thornton was 42 in An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 27 1998

The Apostle

Billy Bob Thornton was 42 in The Apostle as 'Troublemaker'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 19 1997

U Turn

Billy Bob Thornton was 42 in U Turn as 'Darrell'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 03 1997

A Gun, a Car, a Blonde

Billy Bob Thornton was 41 in A Gun, a Car, a Blonde as 'Syd / Monk'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 01 1997

The Winner

Billy Bob Thornton was 41 in The Winner as 'Jack'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 13 1996

Sling Blade

Billy Bob Thornton was 41 in Sling Blade as 'Karl Childers'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 30 1996

Don't Look Back

Billy Bob Thornton was 40 in Don't Look Back as 'Marshall'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 13 1996

Dead Man

Billy Bob Thornton was 40 in Dead Man as 'Big George Drakoulious'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 23 1995

Out There

Billy Bob Thornton was 40 in Out There as 'Jailbird'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 19 1995

The Stars Fell on Henrietta

Billy Bob Thornton was 40 in The Stars Fell on Henrietta as 'Roy'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 15 1995

Floundering

Billy Bob Thornton was 39 in Floundering as 'Gun Clerk'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 04 1994

Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade

Billy Bob Thornton was 38 in Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade as 'Karl Childers'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 26 1994

On Deadly Ground

Billy Bob Thornton was 38 in On Deadly Ground as 'Homer Carlton'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 18 1994

On Deadly Ground

Billy Bob Thornton was 38 in On Deadly Ground as 'Homer Carlton'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 18 1994

Tombstone

Billy Bob Thornton was 38 in Tombstone as 'Johnny Tyler'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 25 1993

Indecent Proposal

Billy Bob Thornton was 37 in Indecent Proposal as 'Day Tripper'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 07 1993

Grey Knight

Billy Bob Thornton was 37 in Grey Knight as 'Langston'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 07 1993

Bound by Honor

Billy Bob Thornton was 37 in Bound by Honor as 'Lightning'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 05 1993

Living and Working in Space: The Countdown Has Begun

Billy Bob Thornton was 37 in Living and Working in Space: The Countdown Has Begun as 'Rowdy Udall'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 30 1993

Trouble Bound

Billy Bob Thornton was 37 in Trouble Bound as 'Coldface'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 09 1993

For the Boys

Billy Bob Thornton was 36 in For the Boys as 'Marine Sergeant, Korea'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 22 1991

One False Move

Billy Bob Thornton was 36 in One False Move as 'Ray Malcolm'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 12 1991

The Dark Backward

Billy Bob Thornton was 35 in The Dark Backward as 'Patron at Sloppy's'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 26 1991

Going Overboard

Billy Bob Thornton was 33 in Going Overboard as 'Dave'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 11 1989

Chopper Chicks in Zombietown

Billy Bob Thornton was 33 in Chopper Chicks in Zombietown as 'Tommy'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 05 1989

South of Reno

Billy Bob Thornton was 32 in South of Reno as 'Counterman'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 22 1988

Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night

Billy Bob Thornton was 32 in Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night as 'Self - Audience Member'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 03 1988

Hunter's Blood

Billy Bob Thornton was 31 in Hunter's Blood as 'Billy Bob'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 26 1986

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Landman

Billy Bob Thornton was 69+ in Landman as 'Tommy Norris'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 17 2024

1883

Billy Bob Thornton was 66+ in 1883 as 'Marshal Jim Courtright'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 19 2021

Harley Quinn

Billy Bob Thornton was 64+ in Harley Quinn as 'Billy Bob Thornton (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 29 2019

The Kelly Clarkson Show

Billy Bob Thornton was 64+ in The Kelly Clarkson Show

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2019

Goliath

Billy Bob Thornton was 61+ in Goliath as 'Billy McBride'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 13 2016

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Billy Bob Thornton was 60+ in The Late Show with Stephen Colbert as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 08 2015

Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter

Billy Bob Thornton was 59+ in Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 02 2015

Fargo

Billy Bob Thornton was 58+ in Fargo as 'Lorne Malvo, Narrator (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 15 2014

Late Night with Seth Meyers

Billy Bob Thornton was 58+ in Late Night with Seth Meyers as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 25 2014

Norm Macdonald Live

Billy Bob Thornton was 57+ in Norm Macdonald Live as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 26 2013

The Big Bang Theory

Billy Bob Thornton was 52+ in The Big Bang Theory as 'Oliver Lorvis'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 24 2007

VH1 Rock Honors

Billy Bob Thornton was 50+ in VH1 Rock Honors

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, May 31 2006

American Dad!

Billy Bob Thornton was 49+ in American Dad! as 'Billy Bob Thornton (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 06 2005

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

Billy Bob Thornton was 49+ in The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 03 2005

Celebrities Uncensored

Billy Bob Thornton was 47+ in Celebrities Uncensored as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 04 2003

Real Time with Bill Maher

Billy Bob Thornton was 47+ in Real Time with Bill Maher as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 21 2003

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Billy Bob Thornton was 47+ in Jimmy Kimmel Live!

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 26 2003

HypaSpace

Billy Bob Thornton was 46+ in HypaSpace as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 13 2002

The Early Show

Billy Bob Thornton was 44+ in The Early Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 01 1999

CatDog

Billy Bob Thornton was 42+ in CatDog as 'Father (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 04 1998

The View

Billy Bob Thornton was 42+ in The View as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997

Classic Albums

Billy Bob Thornton was 41+ in Classic Albums as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 14 1997

King of the Hill

Billy Bob Thornton was 41+ in King of the Hill as 'Boyce Hubert (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 12 1997

The Daily Show

Billy Bob Thornton was 40+ in The Daily Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996

Inside the Actors Studio

Billy Bob Thornton was 39+ in Inside the Actors Studio as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 14 1994

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Billy Bob Thornton was 38+ in Late Night with Conan O'Brien as 'Self - Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1993

Hearts Afire

Billy Bob Thornton was 37+ in Hearts Afire as 'Billy Bob Davis'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 1992

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

Billy Bob Thornton was 36+ in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 25 1992

The Outsiders

Billy Bob Thornton was 34+ in The Outsiders as 'Buck Merrill'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 25 1990

This Morning

Billy Bob Thornton was 33+ in This Morning as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 1988

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

Billy Bob Thornton was 33+ in LIVE with Kelly and Mark as ', Self - Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1988

Matlock

Billy Bob Thornton was 30+ in Matlock

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 03 1986

Knots Landing

Billy Bob Thornton was 24+ in Knots Landing as 'Timberman'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 27 1979

This Week in Baseball

Billy Bob Thornton was 21+ in This Week in Baseball

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 01 1977

Saturday Night Live

Billy Bob Thornton was 20+ in Saturday Night Live as 'Self - Host'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975

The Oscars

Billy Bob Thornton was 0+ in The Oscars as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953

Today

Billy Bob Thornton was 0+ in Today as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 14 1952