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The role Billy Bob Thornton refused to play for one highly specific reason: “I’m going to look like Dan Aykroyd”
Plenty of actors have played Nixon on film and television, including Anthony Hopkins, Frank Langella, John Cusack, and even ...
The only musician who made Billy Bob Thornton nervous: “Like God walked in the room”
Billy Bob Thornton has always been more starstruck by musicians than actors, and he couldn't get over feeling nervous when he ...
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Billy Bob Thornton Passed on Two Iconic Roles Because of the Craziest Reasons: “[I] didn’t feel like getting up at 4 a.m.”
Billy Bob Thornton has built a long career playing memorable characters. From his Oscar-winning role in “Sling Blade” to the ...
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Two Roles Billy Bob Thornton Declined for the Funniest Reasons
Hollywood history is full of “what if” scenarios, with actors famously turning down roles that later became iconic. Decisions ...
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‘Landman’ Star, Billy Bob Thornton, Turned Down The Opportunity To Play An NFL Legend: “You Need A Wider, Shorter, Italian Guy”
Thornton has passed on roles and parts many times before because he didn’t realistically see himself in it. According to a story he told at the ATX TV Festival during a Landman panel, Billy Bob was ...
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Billy Bob Thornton Says Taylor Sheridan Doesn’t Typically Allow For Actors In His Shows To Improvise
It’s not like Landman came out of nowhere to be hit show. Taylor Sheridan’s name was attached, and esteemed actors like Billy Bob Thornton, Demi Moore, and Jon Hamm were billed to be the leads. But it ...
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Billy Bob Thornton Hospitalized - ABC News
September 27 -- Actor Billy Bob Thornton was hospitalized last weekend, sparking a rumor that the 45-year-old Oscar winner had suffered a heart attack. His rep, Michelle Bega, denied that claim to ...
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Oranges Not the Only Food for Billy Bob - ABC News
September 29 -- We still don't know exactly what's up with Billy Bob Thornton's health, but we do know what the man is eating, or not eating, as the case may be. His publicist, Michelle Bega ...
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10 Best Movies Streaming Free on YouTube in July 2025
If you’re in search of a film to watch for your next movie night, YouTube is the place to go! In addition to being the go-to ...
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How Many Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen Lyrics Can You Identify in This Song
Steven Keene, a New York singer-songwriter, challenges fans of Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen to identify as many of the creative giants’ lyrics as they can in his rollicking new song “Thesaurus ...