Billy Bob Thornton recalls he ‘couldn’t get a part as a hillbilly' during early years of his career In a joint interview with his "Landman" costar Sam Elliott, Billy Bob Thornton shared how he faced "prejudice" as a Southern actor in Hollywood during the early years of his career. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! Billy Bob Thornton is sharing his health challenges and how they led to his extreme diet. During a recent appearance on the " Howie Mandel Does Stuff" podcast, the 70-year-