United Kingdom, June 10 -- Billy Bob Thornton doesn't consider himself to be part of Hollywood.

The 69-year-old actor has enjoyed huge success in the movie business, starring in films such as 'A Simple Plan', 'Armageddon' and 'Friday Night Lights' - but he tries to distance himself from the Hollywood scene.

He told People: "I don't talk about politics and stuff with people. I just kind of stay out of it all. I'm not really much of a part of Hollywood, as you say. I'm at home with the family, or I'm in a recording studio or on the road or making this.

"Those are the things I do, and I just kind of mind my own business."

Billy Bob plays Tommy Norris - a landman for an oil company - in the Paramount series Landman, and he's enjoyed playi...