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:
Thornton's artistic life started with music long before he became an actor. Billy Bob Thornton
Won a Golden Globe for his role as Lorne Malvo in the first season of Fargo (2014). In 1996, he wrote, directed, and starred in
Portrayed legendary coaches in Friday Night Lights (2004) and Bad News Bears (2005). Television Success: Portrayed legendary coaches in Friday Night Lights (2004)
Starred for four seasons in the Amazon legal drama Goliath as Billy McBride, winning another Golden Globe.
Currently stars as Tommy Norris in the Paramount+ series Landman (2024–). Musical Pursuits
Thornton's journey began in the late 1980s with minor roles, but he gained critical attention as a writer and actor with the 1992 thriller One False Move .