Billy Bob Thornton is a multifaceted talent. He is altogether an actor, director, writer, and musician. During the 90s he rose to prominence. Through a successful career in the entertainment industry, Thornton has made a fortune for himself. Here we will know about Billy Bob Thornton’s net worth in 2024.
Breaking into Hollywood:
Born in Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States Thornton moved around a lot when he was little. He had a Methodist upbringing, living in a home without electricity or plumbing. In 1973 he finished his high school from Malvern High School. During his high school, he was a good baseball player. So, he tried his luck with the Kansas City Royals. But soon he fell into injury and couldn’t continue. Later he pursued a psychology degree at Henderson State University but dropped out after two semesters.
Thornton moved to Los Angeles in the mid-80s but failed to get a breakthrough as an actor. But soon his luck would change in an event where he met screenwriter Billy Wilder. During the conversation, Wilder suggested Thornton work as a screenwriter and he obliged.
Thornton’s debut on screen was in Hunter’s Blood in 1986. Later Thornton appeared in a one-act play Beethoven Symphonies in 1987. In 1992 he caught his first break as a writer and actor in One False Move. Later on, in 1996, he gained wide notoriety for his film Sling Blade. He wrote, directed, and acted in Sling Blade. As a result, he won an award for Best Adapted Screenplay and got a nomination for Best Actor. Throughout the 90s he appeared in various big-shot films. He starred in 1998’s Armageddon, the highest-grossing film that year. In the same year, he also starred in A Simple Plan, a crime drama that got him his third Oscar nomination.
Thornton successfully starred in various shows in the 2000s. Monster’s Ball, The Man Who Wasn’t There, and Bad Santa are a few. Thornton received a Hollywood Walk of Fame star in 2004. In 2014 Thornton played the role of Lorne Malvo in the TV series Fargo. The appearance brought him a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor at the Emmy Awards. Also, he won the Best Actor Award at the 72nd Golden Globe Awards. He also started in Goliath from 2016 to 2021.
Thornton also enjoyed a successful musical career. He started his musical journey as the drummer of Tres Hombres in the 1970s. In 2007 he along with J.D. Andrew formed The Boxmasters.
Age
Billy Bob Thornton was born on August 4, 1955. So, he is 68 years of age.
Billy Bob Thornton Net Worth in 2024
Thornton amassed his wealth through a successful career in the entertainment industry. He earned a huge sum for his appearance in various films. As of 2024, he has a net worth of $50 million. His primary source of income comes from his movies. Their musical career has also contributed to his wealth as well.
Billy Bob Thornton Wife
Thornton married Melissa Lee Gatlin in 1978 but they divorced in 1980. The couple had a child together. Then he married Toni Lawrence in 1986 but divorced in 1988. Later he was married to Cynda Williams from 1990 to 1992. In 1993 He married Pietra Dawn Cherniak and had two children and they split in 1997.
In 2000 Thornton married Angelina Jolie. Later in 2002, the couple separated. Then he had a relationship with Connie Angland and the couple had a child together. The couple married in 2014.
Health Complications
Thorn suffers from myocarditis. So, he has to take a strict diet to stay healthy. He also has Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
Billy Bob Thornton Asset
In 2003 Thornton purchased a home in Beverly Hills for $3.7 million which was 11,000 square feet. Later he sold it for $8 million. In 2008 he bought a home in Point Dume which cost him $2.35 million. The property was 2,700 square feet. Then he sold it in 2018 for $2.1 million. In 2013 Thornton bought a home in Mandeville of Brentwood. It was a 3,600 square feet home costing $2.7 million.
