Billy Bob Thornton Biography: Wife, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Height, Children, Movies, Awards

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Billy Bob Thornton is an acclaimed American actor, filmmaker, singer, and songwriter with impressive work spanning various genres.

He first gained recognition for his role in the 1992 crime drama “One False Move,” which he co-wrote.

Thornton then went on to deliver memorable performances in films such as “Tombstone” (1993), “Dead Man” (1995), and “U-Turn” (1997).

In 1996, Thornton wrote, directed, and starred in the independent drama “Sling Blade,” for which he won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.

His powerful portrayal of the mentally disabled Karl Childers earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.

Profile

• Full Name: Billy Bob Thornton
• Stage Name: Billy Bob Thornton
• Born: August 4 1955
• Age: 69 years old
• Birthplace: Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: American film actor, filmmaker, singer, and songwriter
• Height: 1.78 m
• Parent: Virginia Roberta (née Faulkner) and William Raymond “Billy Ray” Thornton
• Siblings: Jimmy Don Thornton, John David Thornton, and James Bean Thornton
• Spouse: Melissa Lee Gatlin ​(m. 1978–1980)​, Toni Lawrence ​(m. 1986–1988), Cynda Williams ​(m. 1990–1992), Pietra Dawn Cherniak ​(m. 1993–1997), Angelina Jolie ​(m. 2000–2003), Connie Angland ​(m. 2014)
• Children: Amanda Thornton, Bella Thornton, Harry James Thornton and William Thornton
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $45 million

Early Life And Education

Billy Bob Thornton was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas, on August 4, 1955. He is the son of Virginia Roberta (née Faulkner), a self-proclaimed psychic, and William Raymond “Billy Ray” Thornton, a high school history teacher and basketball coach.

Thornton has two brothers, John David Thornton, and Jimmy Don Thornton, though sadly his brother Jimmy Don passed away in 1988. Jimmy showed talent as a songwriter, with two songs being “Island Avenue” and “Emily.”

He attended Malvern High School, where he struggled academically due to undiagnosed dyslexia. Despite this, he was a talented baseball player in high school and even tried out for the Kansas City Royals, though he was released after an injury.

After graduating from Malvern High School in 1973, Thornton briefly worked laying asphalt for the Arkansas State Transportation Department. He then attended Henderson State University to pursue a degree in psychology but dropped out after just two semesters. Thornton is of English and Irish descent, though his religious beliefs are unknown.

Career

Billy Bob Thornton began his acting career in the early 1990s, with his first on-screen role in the 1987 thriller “Hunter’s Blood.” In this film, Thornton played a character named Billy Bob and served as a stand-in for the entire production, eventually appearing in two scenes.

Thornton’s breakout role came in 1992 when he played the villain in the film “One False Move,” which he also co-wrote. This performance marked the beginning of his rise to prominence, and he went on to appear in several other films throughout the 1990s, including “Indecent Proposal,” “On Deadly Ground,” “Bound by Honor,” and “Tombstone.”

In 1996, Thornton achieved critical acclaim for his work on the independent film “Sling Blade,” which he wrote, directed, and starred in. The film, an expansion of the short film “Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade,” introduced the story of a mentally disabled man imprisoned for a gruesome and seemingly inexplicable murder.

The press often described Thornton’s screen persona during this period as that of a “tattooed, hirsute man’s man.” This image was further reinforced when he appeared in Travis Tritt’s music video for the song “Modern Day Bonnie and Clyde” in 2000.

In the 1970s, Thornton was the drummer of a blues rock band named Tres Hombres, which guitarist Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top praised as “the best little cover band in Texas.” Thornton bore a tattoo with the band’s name, and the group released its only studio album, “Gunslinger,” in 1983.

Thornton has continued to explore his musical interests throughout his career, releasing several albums under his name, including “Private Radio” (2001), “The Edge of the World” (2003), “Hobo” (2005), and “Beautiful Door” (2007).

He has also collaborated with other artists, such as covering the Warren Zevon song “The Wind” on a tribute album and recording a cover of the Johnny Cash classic “Ring of Fire” with Earl Scruggs.

Awards and Nominations

Billy Bob Thornton has received numerous awards and nominations throughout his career.

Academy Awards:

• Won: Best Adapted Screenplay for Sling Blade (1997)   
• Nominated: Best Actor for Sling Blade (1997)
• Nominated: Best Supporting Actor for A Simple Plan (1998)

Golden Globe Awards:

• Won: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Drama for Goliath (2017)   
• Won: Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television for Fargo (2015)   
• Nominated: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama for The Man Who Wasn’t There (2002)

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @billybobthornton58
• Facebook handle: Billy Bob Thornton
• Twitter handle: @BillyBobThorntn

Personal Life

Billy Bob Thornton has been married six times. His current wife is Connie Angland, an actress and special effects makeup artist. He married her in October 2014 after a long relationship that began in 2003. They have one daughter together, Bella, born in 2004.

Thornton‘s first marriage was to Melissa Lee Gatlin in 1978, but they divorced in 1980. They have one daughter together named Amanda Brumfield. His second marriage was to Toni Lawrence in 1986, but they divorced in 1988.

Thornton‘s third marriage was to Cynda Williams in 1990, but they divorced in 1992. His fourth wife was Pietra Dawn Cherniak, whom he married in 1993 and divorced in 1997. They have two children together – William Langston Thornton and Harry James Thornton. Thornton‘s fifth marriage was to Angelina Jolie from 2000 to 2003.

Discography

Studio albums

• Private Radio (2001)
• The Edge of the World (2003)
• Hobo (2005)
• Beautiful Door (2007)

Filmography

• Directorial
• Sling Blade (1996)   
• All the Pretty Horses (2000)   
• Daddy and Them (2001)   
• The King of Luck (2011)   
• Jayne Mansfield’s Car (2012)   

Acting Roles:

• Sling Blade (1996)   
• Armageddon (1998)   
• A Simple Plan (1998)   
• The Man Who Wasn’t There (2001)   
• Monster’s Ball (2001)   
• Bad Santa (2003)   
• Friday Night Lights (2004)
• Fargo (TV series, 2014)   
• Goliath (TV series, 2016-2021)   
• The Gray Man (2022)

Net Worth

Billy Bob Thornton’s net Worth is estimated to be $45 million as of 2024. The bulk of his wealth is derived from his successful acting career, which has earned him significant earnings over the years.

Beyond acting, he has also generated substantial income as a director, producer, and musician. Additionally, Thornton’s real estate investments have further bolstered his financial standing.

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