United Kingdom, Nov. 19 -- Billy Bob Thornton refused to celebrate his 70th birthday over the summer.

The Armageddon star reached the milestone on August 4 but he didn't want a big party or any presents - even telling his wife Connie Angland not to "mention it to anybody" so he could just spend the big day at home with his family.

Thornton told RollIing Stone magazine: "Connie asked me what I wanted and I said: 'Nothing, absolutely nothing. As a matter of fact, don't mention it to anybody'.

"We really just hung out here at the house, just me and Connie and the kids, and had a nice time, and they got me a vegan cake, which - I can't eat wheat or dairy, so that was awesome. Anytime a guy like me could have cake, it's a great day."

Thorn...