Billy Bob Thornton
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Summary
Billy Bob Thornton was born on August 4, 1955[1], in Hot Springs[2]. He has worked as an actor[3], film director[4], film actor[5], screenwriter[6], and musician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.084% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (97,355 views/month, #838 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: William Raymond Thornton[9]
- Mother: Virginia Roberta Faulkner[10]
- Spouse: Connie Angland[11]
- Child: Harry James Thornton[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Native language: English[14]
- Occupation: singer[15], voice actor[16], television actor[17], songwriter[18], film producer[19], recording artist[20], director[21], composer[22]
- Educated at: Malvern High School[23], Henderson State University[24]
- Award received: Writers Guild of America Award[25], Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[26], Edgar Awards[27], Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama[28], Saturn Awards[29], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[30], Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actor[31]
- Member of: Writers Guild of America West[32]
- Sex or gender: male[33]
- Genre: country rock[34], blues rock[35]
- Record label: Vanguard Records[36]
- Discography: Billy Bob Thornton discography[37]
- Commons category: Billy Bob Thornton[38]
- Residence: Los Angeles[39]
- Family name: Thornton[40]
- Given name: William Robert[41]
- Official website: http://billybobthornton.net[42]
- Work location: United States[43]
- Filmography: Billy Bob Thornton filmography[44]
- Instrument: voice[45]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[46], Academy Award for Best Actor[47], Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[48]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[49]
- Birth name: William Robert Thornton[50]
Product Details
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Type: Person[51]
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Country: US[52]
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Began / founded: 1955-08-04[53]
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MusicBrainz ID: c1d37cef-5a55-4f9d-8399-93679dd111eb[54]
Why It Matters
Billy Bob Thornton has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
FAQs
Where was Billy Bob Thornton born?
Billy Bob Thornton's place of birth was Hot Springs[2].
Who were Billy Bob Thornton's parents?
Billy Bob Thornton's father was William Raymond Thornton[9]. Billy Bob Thornton's mother was Virginia Roberta Faulkner[10].
Who was Billy Bob Thornton married to?
Billy Bob Thornton's spouses include Connie Angland[11].
What did Billy Bob Thornton do for work?
Billy Bob Thornton worked as an actor[3], film director[4], film actor[5], screenwriter[6], and musician[7].
Where did Billy Bob Thornton go to school?
Billy Bob Thornton was educated at Malvern High School[23] and Henderson State University[24].
What awards did Billy Bob Thornton receive?
Honors received include Writers Guild of America Award[25], Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[26], Edgar Awards[27], and Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama[28].