
Billy Bob Thornton
American actor
- Age
- 71years old
- Born
- 4 August 1955Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Nationality
USA
- Star sign
- Leo
- Years active
- 1991–2025
Known for
About Billy Bob Thornton
Billy Bob Thornton is an American actor. They were born on 4 August 1955 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Their career spans 43 titles, among them Puss in boots (2011), Love Actually (2003) and Fargo (2014).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Billy Bob Thornton is For the Boys (1991); in all, 40 films and 3 TV shows over 34 years. They have worked as actor in 41, director in 4, writer in 4 and producer in 1. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is Puss in boots (2011), with 97 votes. Their busiest decade is the 2000s, with 15 titles. The person they have worked with most is Brent Briscoe, on 6 films, among them Mr. Woodcock and U Turn.
Latest work
Full filmography (43)Where to watch Billy Bob Thornton
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 2011
- 2003
- 2008
- 1997
- 1998
- 2014
- 2010
- 2015
Availability checked on 9 November 2026.
The best Billy Bob Thornton films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
- Princess Mononoke 1997
- Indecent Proposal 1993
- Love Actually 2003
- The Man Who Wasn't There 2001
- Puss in boots 2011
Family and relationships
- Spouses
- Angelina Jolie 2000–2003
- Partners
- Laura Dern 1997–1999
Awards
All their awardsA count of the awards MovieNCo covers: Academy Awards (Oscars) (1932–2026), Golden Globes (1944–2026), Actor Awards (2000–2026) and Emmy Awards (2000–2026).
- Academy Awards (Oscars) 2 nominations
- Golden Globes 2 wins6 nominations
- Actor Awards 1 nomination
- Emmy Awards 1 nomination
Has worked with
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Brent Briscoe 6 films together Mr. Woodcock, U Turn and 4 more
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Harvey Weinstein 6 films together Princess Mononoke, Bad Santa and 4 more
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Geyer Kosinski 5 films together School for Scoundrels, Bad News Bears and 3 more
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Robert Duvall 4 films together The Judge, Sling Blade and 2 more
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Chelcie Ross 4 films together The Gift, Primary Colors and 2 more
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Glenn Ficarra 4 films together Bad Santa, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot and 2 more
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John Requa 4 films together Bad Santa, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot and 2 more
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Ethan Coen 3 films together The Man Who Wasn't There, Bad Santa and 1 more
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Joel Coen 3 films together The Man Who Wasn't There, Bad Santa and 1 more
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Oliver Platt 3 films together Cut Bank, Indecent Proposal and 1 more
Billy Bob Thornton photos
All (7)Questions about Billy Bob Thornton
How old is Billy Bob Thornton?
Billy Bob Thornton is 71 years old: born on 4 August 1955 in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Who has Billy Bob Thornton been married to?
Billy Bob Thornton was married to Angelina Jolie (2000–2003).
What are the best Billy Bob Thornton films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Billy Bob Thornton films are Princess Mononoke (1997, 9.5), Indecent Proposal (1993, 8.2) and Love Actually (2003, 7.9).
How many films and TV shows has Billy Bob Thornton been in?
MovieNCo lists 40 films and 3 TV shows for Billy Bob Thornton, from For the Boys (1991) to The electric state (2025).
How many awards has Billy Bob Thornton won?
Billy Bob Thornton has won 2 awards from 10 nominations. By award: Academy Awards (Oscars), 2 nominations; Golden Globes, 2 of 6; Actor Awards, 1 nomination; Emmy Awards, 1 nomination. A count of the awards MovieNCo covers.
What is Billy Bob Thornton's star sign?
Billy Bob Thornton is a Leo: born on 4 August.


















