Shannon Thornton
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) 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. 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. In 2022, she appeared in Future's music video "Love You Better."
Thornton was born and raised in Connecticut. She has modeled for Creme of Nature and other Black hair care products.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | The Week Of | Daray | |
| 2021 | Wouldn't Mean Nuthin' | Nicole | Short |
| 2024 | Mea Culpa | Charlise |
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
- 2022 – Winner, Women's Image Network Award for Best Actress, Drama Series (for "White Knight")