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Billy Bob Thornton

Billy Bob Thornton

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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.

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Ho-Ho-Horrible: Why Bad Santa Still Steals Christmas

on Bad Santa | Aug 21, 2025

Ever wonder what happens when you strip the tinsel off Christmas and pour whiskey on the leftovers? Bad Santa (2003), directed by Terry Zwigoff, answers with a middle finger to holiday cheer, deliveri... Read more

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