Shannon Thornton | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1987 (age 36–37) Connecticut, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Known for | P-Valley |
Shannon Thornton (born July 24, 1987)[1] is an American actress best known for her role as Keyshawn on the Starz series P-Valley (2020–present). She won a Gracie Allen Award and a Women's Image Network Award for her performance.
Career
Thornton's first television acting role was on Blue Bloods in 2010. She also had recurring roles on Rise, Dynasty, and Power.[2][3] In 2020, she gained wider prominence as a lead cast member on the STARZ drama series P-Valley, on which she portrays Keyshawn, a stripper in an abusive relationship.[4][5] [6] In 2022, she appeared in Future's music video "Love You Better."[7][8]
Thornton was born and raised in Connecticut.[2] She has modeled for Creme of Nature and other Black hair care products.[9]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | The Week Of | Daray | |
| 2021 | Wouldn't Mean Nuthin' | Nicole | Short |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Blue Bloods | Sara | Episode: "Smack Attack" |
| 2016 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Ashley S. | Episode: "Assaulting Reality" |
| 2017 | Time After Time | Kerry Ann Riley | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 2018 | Rise | Yvonne Thorne | Recurring Cast |
| Power | Quinn Phillips | Recurring Cast: Season 5 | |
| FBI | Jill Frey | Episode: "Cops and Robbers" | |
| 2020-21 | Dynasty | Mia | Recurring Cast: Season 3-4 |
| 2020– | P-Valley | Keyshawn Harris | Main Cast |
| 2022 | Inventing Anna | Natasha Lucas | Episode: "Dangerously Close" |
Music Videos
| Year | Artist | Song | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Future | "Love You Better" | Female Lead |
Awards and nominations
For P-Valley
- 2021 – Winner, Gracie Allen Award, Actress in a Supporting Role - Drama[6]
- 2022 – Winner, Women's Image Network Award for Best Actress, Drama Series (for "White Knight")[10]
References
- ↑ "Happy Birthday: 'P-Valley' Star Shannon Thornton's Hottest Photos". Global Grind. 2022-07-25. Retrieved 2022-11-19.
- 1 2 Evans, Shalwah. "'P-Valley' Star Shannon Thornton Shares The Secrets To Her Glowing Beauty". Essence. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
- ↑ "Shannon Thornton". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
- ↑ Marine, Brooke. "P-Valley Star Shannon Thornton Can't Live Without Her Mascara". W. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
- ↑ "P-Valley Season 2: Shannon Thorton Says Audiences Will Witness Her Character's "Very Interesting" Journey". BET. Retrieved 2022-06-07.
- 1 2 Nordyke, Kimberly (2021-06-09). "Kerry Washington, Catherine O'Hara, Lena Waithe, Kelly Clarkson Among 2021 Gracie Awards Honorees (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2022-11-11.
- ↑ Okantah, Ile-Ife (2022-08-31). "Shannon Thornton Is Still Reeling From Keyshawn's P-Valley Cliffhanger". Vulture. Retrieved 2022-09-03.
- ↑ "What Shannon Thornton From P-Valley Is Listening To". Pitchfork. 2022-08-01. Retrieved 2022-09-03.
- ↑ Williams, Bre. "Twitter Discovers 'P-Valley' Star Shannon Thornton Used To Model For Black Hair Products". Shadow and Act. Retrieved 2022-11-11.
- ↑ "THE WIN AWARDS 24". The WIN Awards. Retrieved 2022-11-11.
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