Billy Bob Thornton has shown a willingness to play a wide range of roles, but there were two huge ones that he rejected without a second thought.

Other than their shared status as Academy Award-winning filmmakers, Billy Bob Thornton and Clint Eastwood haven’t travelled in the same circles or entered each other’s orbit too often, only once kind ...

Billy Bob Thornton has built a long career playing memorable characters. From his Oscar-winning role in "Sling Blade" to the grumpy St. Nick in "Bad Santa," he is known for taking on unique parts. His ...