‘This is a terrific honor, and ... this is the big one, what can you say ... God bless you all’ — List of Billy Bob Thornton Oscar nominations, wins
Posted: March 2026
List of Oscar nominations and wins for Billy Bob Thornton. Billy Bob Thornton has been nominated for 3 Academy Awards across 3 categories and won 1. Year indicates year/period for which films were eligible for awards consideration, not year of ceremony. Sources: Oscars.org, Internet Movie Database, Wikipedia
1998: A Simple Plan (Best Supporting Actor) — lost to James Coburn (Affliction). Other nominees: Geoffrey Rush (Shakespeare in Love), Ed Harris (The Truman Show), Robert Duvall (A Civil Action)
1996: Sling Blade (Best Actor) — lost to Geoffrey Rush (Shine). Other nominees: Ralph Fiennes (The English Patient), Tom Cruise (Jerry Maguire), Woody Harrelson (The People vs. Larry Flynt)
WON: 1996: Sling Blade (Best Adapted Screenplay) — Other nominees: The Crucible (Arthur Miller), Trainspotting (John Hodge), The English Patient (Anthony Minghella), Hamlet (Kenneth Branagh)