Billy Bob Thornton -

Delivered acclaimed performances in A Simple Plan (1998), Monster's Ball (2001), and the Coen brothers' The Man Who Wasn't There (2001).

Thornton's artistic life started with music long before he became an actor. Billy Bob Thornton

In 1996, he wrote, directed, and starred in Sling Blade , winning an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay and receiving a nomination for Best Actor . Notable Film Roles: Delivered acclaimed performances in A Simple Plan (1998),