Billy Bob Thornton is a Leo who was born on August 4, 1955 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He is an actor, director, and screenwriter who is best known for his role in the 1996 film Sling Blade. Thornton won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor and an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for his work on the film. He has also starred in memorable roles in Monster’s Ball, Bad Santa, A Simple Plan, Bandits, The Man Who Wasn’t There, and Friday Night Lights.