Photograph, Press - Billy Bob Thornton, "Sling Blade"
Object number2013.050.01
Date1996
MediumPaper, Ink
Dimensions10 x 8 in. (25.4 x 20.3 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
DescriptionA photograph from "Sling Blade", a film written, directed by, and starring Arkansas native Billy Bob Thornton. Billy Bob Thornton was born on August 4, 1955, in Hot Springs (Garland County), Arkansas, and grew up in Malvern (Clark County), Arkansas. He is an actor, director, screenwriter, and musician. His career began in the late 1980s and he has since appeared in over 60 films and directed five films. Thornton returned to Arkansas to direct “Sling Blade,” costarring Robert Duvall, John Ritter, and Dwight Yoakam. Thornton’s Karl Childers became one of cinema’s most memorable characters. In 1996, Thornton won the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay (Sling Blade) and was also nominated for Best Actor. He has received three Oscar and four Golden Globe nominations during his career.
A photograph from "Sling Blade", a film written, directed by, and starring Billy Bob Thornton. The black and white image features Thornton seated on a brick ledge in front of a laundry mat and holding a stack of books. Text at the bottom of the photograph states "Billy Bob Thornton in a scene from Sling Blade". The film was produced by Miramax Films and was released in 1996.
Status
Not on view
