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Oscar-winning filmmaker and actor Billy Bob Thornton, star of the new film Friday Night Lights, discusses the lasting impact of his Arkansas upbringing.
Billy Bob Thornton
Billy Bob Thornton
Academy Award-winner Billy Bob Thornton is a writer, actor, director and musician. He's come a long way from his poor childhood in Arkansas. Thornton's passion for rock and roll took him to New York, playing drums and singing in a band. In '81, he moved to L.A. to pursue acting and writing. For years, he couldn't sell his scripts, but kept at it. The success of the low-budget, indie drama, Sling Blade, established Thornton as a major writing and acting talent. His latest project is the feature film remake of Bad News Bears.
