Billy Thornton Awards

In 2001, received National Board of Review Award for Best Actor
In 1999, received Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actor
In 1998, received Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actor
In 1998, received Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actor
In 1997, received Writers Guild of America Award for Best Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published
In 1997, received Academy Award for Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium
In 1997, received Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature
In 1996, received National Board of Review Award for Special Achievement in Filmmaking