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.
Shannon Thornton | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 24, 1987 Connecticut, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Known for | P-Valley |
Life and career edit
Thornton was born and raised in Connecticut.[2] She has modeled for Creme of Nature and other Black hair care products.[3]
Thornton's first television acting role was on Blue Bloods in 2010. She also had recurring roles on Rise, Dynasty, and Power.[2][4] 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.[5][6] [7] In 2022, she appeared in Future's music video "Love You Better."[8][9]
In 2024, Thornton appeared in the erotic thriller film Mea Culpa and later played the lead in the romantic drama film Joy Ridge, both directed by Tyler Perry.[10]
Filmography edit
Film edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | The Week Of | Daray | |
| 2021 | Wouldn't Mean Nuthin' | Nicole | Short |
| 2024 | Mea Culpa | Charlise | |
| TBA | Joy Ridge | Joy | Post-production |
Television edit
| 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 edit
| Year | Artist | Song | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Future | "Love You Better" | Female Lead |
Awards and nominations edit
For P-Valley edit
- 2021 – Winner, Gracie Allen Award, Actress in a Supporting Role - Drama[7]
- 2022 – Winner, Women's Image Network Award for Best Actress, Drama Series (for "White Knight")[11]
References edit
- ^ "Happy Birthday: 'P-Valley' Star Shannon Thornton's Hottest Photos". Global Grind. 2022-07-25. Retrieved 2022-11-19.
- ^ a b Evans, Shalwah. "'P-Valley' Star Shannon Thornton Shares The Secrets To Her Glowing Beauty". Essence. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
- ^ Williams, Bre. "Twitter Discovers 'P-Valley' Star Shannon Thornton Used To Model For Black Hair Products". Shadow and Act. Retrieved 2022-11-11.
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ Jackson, Angelique (February 29, 2024). "Tyler Perry Sets Drama 'Joy Ridge' at Amazon MGM Studios, Starring Shannon Thornton and Tosin Morohunfola (EXCLUSIVE)".
- ^ "THE WIN AWARDS 24". The WIN Awards. Retrieved 2022-11-11.
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