One of Billy Bob Thornton’s outstanding performances in his acting career was in 2014 when he played the psychopathic hitman Lorne Malvo in the FX miniseries “Fargo,” which was based on the 1996 movie of the same name. He was honored with a Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Miniseries for his outstanding performance.
Thornton has demonstrated his musical prowess over the years in addition to acting. He was a drummer in the Tres Hombres blues rock band in the 1970s, which was regarded as one of the best cover bands in Texas.
Midway through the 1980s, while Piet Botha, the band’s frontman, was working in Los Angeles, he eventually joined the South African rock group Jack Hammer.
The studio album “Death of a Gypsy” was released in September 1986 as a consequence of Thornton and Jack Hammer’s collaboration.
Thornton has pursued a solo music career, releasing albums such as “Private Radio” in 2001, “The Edge of the World” in 2003, “Hobo” in 2005, and “Beautiful Door” in 2007. In addition to his musical endeavors, he also covered Warren Zevon’s song “The Wind” on the tribute album “Enjoy Every Sandwich: Songs of Warren Zevon.”
Additionally, Thornton and Earl Scruggs worked together to create a cover of the timeless Johnny Cash song “Ring of Fire,” which was included on Scruggs’ album “Earl Scruggs and Friends” as well as the Southern Music CD released by Oxford American magazine in 2001.
What is Billy Bob Thornton afraid of?
Thornton also talks about his relationship with Angelina Jolie, his early failures and subsequent successes in the entertainment industry, as well as his well-known “phobias,” which include a dread of antiquities.
Is Billy Bob Thornton OCD?
Yes, Billy Bob Thornton has said that because of his OCD, he avoids shaking hands and frequently washes his hands. Billy Bob Thornton discussed his struggle with OCD in a 2008 interview with The Telegraph.