- William Robert (Billy Bob) Thornton was born on August 4, 1955, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He moved to Los Angeles, California, in the early 1980s to pursue acting and writing.
- Thornton wrote and starred in the 1992 film ''One False Move.'' In 1996, Thornton wrote, directed and starred in the critically acclaimed independent film ''Sling Blade.'' Thornton won an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay for the film.
- Billy Bob Thornton married Angelina Jolie in 2000; they adopted a baby boy named Maddox from Cambodia in March of 2002. Jolie filed for divorce later that year.
- Billy Bob Thornton's notable roles include an Oscar-nominated performance for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in the 1998 film ''A Simple Plan.'' Thornton has also starred in the movies ''Armageddon,'' ''Monster's Ball'' and ''Bad Santa.''
- Billy Bob Thornton Performing on Stage
Billy Bob Thornton has continued to pursue music throughout his career, releasing his debut album, ''Private Radio'' in 2001. In 2007, he released his fourth studio album, ''Beautiful Door.'' - Thornton received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in October of 2004. He has appeared on albums by several well-known musical artists, including Earl Scruggs and Warren Zevon.
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