Billy Bob Thornton


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BirthDate
BirthPlace
08/03/1955
Hot Springs, AR
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Tried out for the Kansas City Royals baseball team in the '70s, but a wild pitch broke his collarbone and ended his potential pro career.
Made three appearances on the sitcom Evening Shade, fulfilling his mother's psychic prediction that he would one day work with Burt Reynolds.
Performed as a singer and drummer in various rock and blues bands.
Grew up in a small cabin without electricity or running water.
Wrote the screenplay for Sling Blade in longhand because he cannot type.