Age, Biography, and Wiki
Billy Bob Thornton was born on August 4, 1955, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, to William Raymond “Billy Ray” Thornton and Virginia Roberta (Faulkner) Thornton. As of 2025, he is 69 years old. His full name is William Robert Thornton, and he has two brothers, Jimmy Don (deceased) and John Davi. Thornton's early life was marked by his family's modest background, with his father being an educator and basketball coach, and his mother claiming to have psychic abilities.
| Occupation | Country Singer |
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| Date of Birth | 4 August 1955 |
| Age | 69 Years |
| Birth Place | Hot Springs, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Leo |
| Country | U.S |
Height, Weight & Measurements
Billy Bob Thornton stands at 6 feet 0 inches (183 cm) tall and weighs approximately 187 lbs (85 kg). He has brown eyes and dark brown hair.
| Height | 6 feet 0 inches |
| Weight | 187 lbs |
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Dating & Relationship Status
Thornton has been married six times, with his most notable marriage being to Angelina Jolie from 2000 to 2003. During their marriage, they purchased a property in Beverly Hills, which Thornton retained after their divorce. He has been married to Connie Angland since 2014.
In 2003, Thornton began a relationship with makeup effects crew member Connie Angland, with whom he has a daughter. Although he once said that he likely would not marry again since marriage "doesn't work" for him, his representatives confirmed that he and Angland were married on October 22, 2014, in Los Angeles.
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| Husband | 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) |
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Net Worth and Salary
Billy Bob Thornton's net worth is estimated at $45 million as of 2025. His wealth is largely attributed to his successful acting career, screenwriting, and music endeavors. Notable films and series include "Sling Blade," "Fargo," "Goliath," and "Puss in Boots," which have contributed significantly to his earnings.
Real Estate Investments
In 2000, Thornton purchased a property in Beverly Hills with his then-wife Angelina Jolie for $3.7 million. He later sold it for $8 million in 2013, making a substantial profit.
In addition to film work, Thornton began his career as a singer-songwriter. He has released four solo albums and is the vocalist of the rock band the Boxmasters. Thornton has been vocal about his distaste for celebrity culture, choosing to keep out of the public eye. He has been married six times, including to Angelina Jolie from 2000 to 2003 which received significant media attention.
In the mid-1980s Thornton settled in Los Angeles to pursue his career as an actor with future writing partner Tom Epperson. He had a difficult time succeeding as an actor and worked in telemarketing, offshore wind farming, and fast food management between auditioning for acting jobs. He also played the drums and sang with South African rock band Jack Hammer. While working as a waiter for an industry event, he served film director and screenwriter Billy Wilder. He struck up a conversation with Wilder, who advised Thornton to consider a career as a screenwriter.
Social Network
While Thornton may not be highly active on social media platforms, his work and achievements are widely covered by media outlets, keeping him in the public eye.
He went on to write, direct, and star in the 1996 independent film Sling Blade. 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. Sling Blade garnered international acclaim. Thornton's screenplay earned him an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, a Writers Guild of America Award, and an Edgar Award, while his performance received Oscar and Screen Actors Guild nominations for Best Actor.
Thornton appeared in several major film roles following the success of Sling Blade. In 1998, he portrayed the James Carville-like Richard Jemmons in Primary Colors. That same year, he appeared in the disaster film Armageddon, and the neo-noir thriller film A Simple Plan, the latter of which earned him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. His screen persona has been described by the press as that of a "tattooed, hirsute man's man".
Thornton played a malicious mall Santa in 2003's Bad Santa, a black comedy on the set of which he admits to getting drunk, and in the same year, portrayed an oil millionaire in the comedy film Intolerable Cruelty, and a womanizing President of the United States in the British romantic comedy film Love Actually. He stated that, following the success of Bad Santa, audiences "like to watch him play that kind of guy" and that "casting directors call him up when they need an asshole". He referred to this when he said that "it's kinda that simple... you know how narrow the imagination in this business can be". In 2004, Thornton starred as David Crockett in The Alamo, and played Coach Gary Gaines in the football drama film Friday Night Lights. Also that year, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on October 7.
He played a baseball coach in the 2005 sports comedy Bad News Bears, a remake of the 1976 film of the same name. He appeared in the 2006 comic film School for Scoundrels. In the film, he plays a self-help doctor, which was written specifically for him. Other films include 2007 drama The Astronaut Farmer and the comedy Mr. Woodcock, in which he played a sadistic gym teacher. In September 2008, he starred in the action film Eagle Eye. He has also expressed an interest in directing another film, possibly a period piece about cave explorer Floyd Collins, based on the book Trapped!: The Story of Floyd Collins. In 2011, Thornton voiced Jack in the animated comedy film Puss in Boots.
In 2017, Thornton starred in the music video Stand Down by Kario Salem (musically known as K.O.). It received the Best Music Video award from the Toronto Shorts International Film Festival and has had 13 million views on Facebook and counting.
On April 8, 2009, Thornton and his musical group The Boxmasters appeared on the CBC Radio One program Q. The appearance was widely criticized and received international attention after Thornton was persistently unintelligible and discourteous to host Jian Ghomeshi. Thornton eventually explained that he had instructed the show's producers to not ask questions about his movie career. Ghomeshi had mentioned Thornton's acting in the introduction. Thornton had also complained Canadian audiences were like "mashed potatoes without the gravy." The following night, opening for Willie Nelson at Toronto's Massey Hall, Thornton said mid-set he liked Canadians but not Ghomeshi, which was greeted with boos and catcalls. The Boxmasters did not continue the tour in Canada as, according to Thornton, some of the crew and band had the flu.
In a 2004 interview with The Independent, Thornton explained, "It's just that I won't use real silver. You know, like the big, old, heavy-ass forks and knives, I can't do that. It's the same thing as the antique furniture. I just don't like old stuff. I'm creeped out by it, and I have no explanation why ... I don't have a phobia about American antiques, it's mostly French—you know, like the big, old, gold-carved chairs with the velvet cushions. The Louis XIV type. That's what creeps me out. I can spot the imitation antiques a mile off. They have a different vibe. Not as much dust."
Asked about faith, Thornton said "I'm not what you'd call a traditional religious person. We went to the Methodist church—every Sunday you put on your little creepy suit with your clip-on tie and went to church. But it wasn't like I paid any attention. Hardcore Christians and atheists—they both say they know exactly what the deal is. Anybody who says, 'I know what happens,' I don't believe them. That's kind of my religion."
Education
There is limited information available about Thornton's formal education, but his early life and career suggest a strong dedication to his craft from an early age.
In conclusion, Billy Bob Thornton's net worth and career achievements reflect his dedication to his craft as an actor, filmmaker, singer, and songwriter. His ability to adapt and thrive in various roles has made him a respected figure in the entertainment industry.
Thornton lived in numerous places in Arkansas during his childhood, including Alpine, Malvern, and Mount Holly. He was raised Methodist. He attended Malvern High School. Thornton struggled academically in school due to dyslexia, for which he was not conclusively diagnosed until later in life. A good high school baseball player, he tried out for the Kansas City Royals but was released after an injury. He graduated from Malvern in 1973 and spent a short period laying asphalt for the Arkansas State Transportation Department, before attending Henderson State University to pursue a degree in psychology but dropped out after two semesters.
