Billy Bob Thornton
46 credits on file—42 films and 4 shows, spanning 1991–2025.
63
Average MEANRANK
across 46 scored credits
across 46 scored credits
46
Credits
in the catalogue
in the catalogue
34
Years active
1991–2025
1991–2025
Also credited for directing (2), writing (2).
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On record for their credited titles
Oscars
1 won
+ 2 nominations
Golden Globes
1 won
+ 3 nominations
- Won Oscar · Best Screenplay – Based on Material Previously Produced or Published Sling Blade · 1996
- Won Golden Globe · Best Actor – Television Series Drama Goliath · 2017
- Nominated Oscar · Best Supporting Actor A Simple Plan · 1998
- Nominated Oscar · Best Actor Sling Blade · 1996
- Nominated Golden Globe · Best Actor – Television Series Drama Landman · 2025
- Nominated Golden Globe · Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama The Man Who Wasn't There · 2002
- Nominated Golden Globe · Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture A Simple Plan · 1998
24
Wins
29
Nominations
53 awards — Billy Bob Thornton
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Golden Globe Awards
4 nominations, 1 won
| Best Actor – Television Series Drama | Goliath · 2017 | Winner |
| Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama | The Man Who Wasn't There · 2002 | Nominee |
| Best Actor – Television Series Drama | Landman · 2025 | Nominee |
| Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture | A Simple Plan · 1998 | Nominee |
Academy Awards
3 nominations, 1 won
| Best Screenplay – Based on Material Previously Produced or Published | Sling Blade · 1996 | Winner |
| Best Actor | Sling Blade · 1996 | Nominee |
| Best Supporting Actor | A Simple Plan · 1998 | Nominee |
Writers Guild of America Awards
1 nomination, 1 won
| Best Screenplay – Based on Material Previously Produced or Published | Sling Blade · 1996 | Winner |
Screen Actors Guild Awards
3 nominations
| Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | Sling Blade · 1996 | Nominee |
| Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role | Sling Blade · 1996 | Nominee |
| Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role | A Simple Plan · 1998 | Nominee |
Critics' Choice Television Awards
1 nomination
| Best Actor in a Drama Series | Landman · 2026 | Nominee |
Chlotrudis Awards
3 nominations, 2 won
| Best Actor | Sling Blade · 1996 | Winner |
| Best Supporting Actor | A Simple Plan · 1998 | Winner |
| Best Director | Sling Blade · 1996 | Nominee |
Chicago Film Critics Association Awards
2 nominations, 2 won
| Best Actor | Sling Blade · 1996 | Winner |
| Best Supporting Actor | A Simple Plan · 1998 | Winner |
Satellite Awards
8 nominations, 1 won
| Best Cast – Television Series | Landman · 2026 | Winner |
| Best Actor in a Drama / Genre Series | Goliath · 2020 | Nominee |
| Best Actor in a Drama / Genre Series | Goliath · 2019 | Nominee |
| Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama | Monster's Ball · 2001 | Nominee |
| Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama | Sling Blade · 1996 | Nominee |
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture – Drama | A Simple Plan · 1998 | Nominee |
| Best Actor – Television Series Drama | Landman · 2025 | Nominee |
| Best Screenplay – Adapted | Sling Blade · 1996 | Nominee |
Boston Society of Film Critics Awards
2 nominations, 1 won
| Best Supporting Actor | A Simple Plan · 1998 | Winner |
| Best New Filmmaker | Sling Blade · 1996 | Nominee |
Best Actor in a Movie or Miniseries
1 nomination, 1 won
| Best Actor in a Movie or Miniseries | Fargo · 2014 | Winner |
Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film
1 nomination, 1 won
| Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film | Fargo · 2015 | Winner |
Best Screenplay
1 nomination, 1 won
| Best Screenplay | One False Move · 1993 | Winner |
Chicago International Film Festival
1 nomination, 1 won
| Special Jury Award | Sling Blade · 1996 | Winner |
Dallas–Fort Worth Film Critics Association Awards
1 nomination, 1 won
| Best Supporting Actor | A Simple Plan · 1998 | Winner |
Edgar Allan Poe Awards
1 nomination, 1 won
| Best Motion Picture | Sling Blade · 1996 | Winner |
Empire Awards
1 nomination, 1 won
| Best Actor | The Man Who Wasn't There · 2002 | Winner |
Kansas City Film Critics Circle Awards
1 nomination, 1 won
| Best Actor | Sling Blade · 1996 | Winner |
London Film Critics' Circle
1 nomination, 1 won
| Actor of the Year | The Man Who Wasn't There · 2002 | Winner |
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards
1 nomination, 1 won
| Best Supporting Actor | A Simple Plan · 1998 | Winner |
National Board of Review Awards
1 nomination, 1 won
| Special Achievement in Filmmaking | Sling Blade · 1996 | Winner |
Online Film & Television Association Awards
1 nomination, 1 won
| Best Supporting Actor | A Simple Plan · 1998 | Winner |
Online Film Critics Society
1 nomination, 1 won
| Best Actor | The Man Who Wasn't There · 2002 | Winner |
Online Film Critics Society Awards
1 nomination, 1 won
| Best Supporting Actor | A Simple Plan · 1998 | Winner |
San Diego Film Critics Society Awards
1 nomination, 1 won
| Best Supporting Actor | A Simple Plan · 1998 | Winner |
Saturn Awards
2 nominations
| Best Actor | The Man Who Wasn't There · 2002 | Nominee |
| Best Supporting Actor | A Simple Plan · 1998 | Nominee |
Actor Awards
1 nomination
| Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | Landman · 2026 | Nominee |
American Film Institute Awards
1 nomination
| Actor of the Year – Male – Movies | The Man Who Wasn't There · 2002 | Nominee |
Best Actor – Television Series Drama
1 nomination
| Best Actor – Television Series Drama | Fargo · 2015 | Nominee |
Best Supporting Actor
1 nomination
| Best Supporting Actor | Fargo · 2014 | Nominee |
Blockbuster Entertainment Awards
1 nomination
| Favorite Supporting Actor – Sci-Fi | Armageddon · 1998 | Nominee |
Dallas–Fort Worth Film Critics Association
1 nomination
| Best Actor | The Man Who Wasn't There · 2002 | Nominee |
Las Vegas Film Critics Society
1 nomination
| Best Actor | The Man Who Wasn't There · 2002 | Nominee |
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie
1 nomination
| Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie | Fargo · 2014 | Nominee |
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie
1 nomination
| Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie | Fargo · 2015 | Nominee |
All credits
B
71
Love Actually
D
56
The Badge
C
62
Bandits
C
68
Monster's Ball
B
76
The Man Who Wasn't There
D
53
Pushing Tin
D
59
Armageddon
B
77
A Simple Plan
C
69
CatDog
C
68
Primary Colors
B
73
The Apostle
C
64
U Turn
A
82
Sling Blade
–
The Winner
B
76
Dead Man
D
57
The Stars Fell on Henrietta
F
39
On Deadly Ground
–
Blood In, Blood Out
–
Grey Knight
D
55
Indecent Proposal
B
74
Tombstone
B
74
One False Move