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Billy Bob Thornton - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | August 04, 1955 |
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| Age | 70 |
| Birthplace | Hot Springs, Arkansas, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo - (see also Billy Bob Thornton's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Goat |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Academy Award-winning writer and star of 'Sling Blade'; roles in 'Monster's Ball,' 'Bad Santa,' and the TV series 'Fargo.' |
Intro
Billy Bob Thornton is an American actor, filmmaker, and musician known for his Academy Award-winning screenplay for 'Sling Blade' and his diverse roles in both film and television.
Early Life & Background
Billy Bob Thornton was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and raised in a small town in northern Arkansas. He grew up in a modest household and showed early interest in sports and music before transitioning to acting after moving to Los Angeles in the 1980s.
Career Highlights
- Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for 'Sling Blade' (1996), for which he also received a nomination for Best Actor.
- Starred in critically acclaimed films including 'Monster's Ball' (2001), 'A Simple Plan' (1998), and 'The Man Who Wasn't There' (2001).
- Widely recognized for his comedic performance in 'Bad Santa' (2003).
- Lead role in the television series 'Goliath' (2016–2021), winning a Golden Globe Award.
- Nominated for multiple Golden Globes and Emmy Awards, including for the TV series 'Fargo' (2014).
Trivia
- Thornton is also a singer-songwriter and has released several albums, both solo and with his band The Boxmasters.
- He suffers from a fear of antique furniture, known as 'furniture phobia.'
- He was married to actress Angelina Jolie from 2000 to 2003.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Billy Bob Thornton?
Billy Bob Thornton is 70 years old.
When was Billy Bob Thornton born?
Billy Bob Thornton was born the 4 August 1955.
Where is Billy Bob Thornton from?
Hot Springs, Arkansas, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About August 4th, 1955, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 4, 1955, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a bill authorizing $46 million for the construction of a new CIA Headquarters Building. This authorization was part of the Military Construction Act of 1955 (Public Law 161, 81st Congress). The building was designed to accommodate approximately 10,000 employees and was completed in 1963.
- Day of the week: August 4th, 1955 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock by Bill Haley and His Comets
- #1 UK song: Rose Marie by Slim Whitman
- Popular movie: I'll Cry Tomorrow directed by Daniel Mann
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