DVD, "Bad Santa" - Billy Bob Thornton
Object number2013.135.06
Date2007
MediumPlastic, Paper, Ink
Dimensions6 1/2 × 5 3/8 × 1/2 in. (16.5 × 13.7 × 1.3 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
DescriptionA DVD copy of Bad Santa, a film starring Hot Springs, 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.
The DVD cover of Bad Santa features Thornton seated in an ornate chair with co-star Lauren Graham positioned on his lap. Bernie Mac is standing behind the chair. Thornton is dressed in a Santa Claus outfit.
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