Billy Bob Thornton

Actor who directed, wrote and starred in the 1996 feature Sling Blade. The film earned him a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor and an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. He also played memorable roles in the films Monster's Ball, Bad Santa, A Simple Plan, Bandits, The Man Who Wasn't There and Friday Night Lights. While working as a struggling actor, he picked up jobs in telemarketing, offshore wind farming, and fast food management. He rose to fame for his early role on the sitcom Heart