Kelly Thornton - Actor Profile

Kelly Thornton

Acting
Updated: May 14, 2026
6Total Films
7.9 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 13, 1997
Birth Place: Dublin, Ireland

About Kelly Thornton

Chosen from an open casting for the leading role in Lance Daly's award winning feature Life's A Breeze, Kelly was nominated for a Lead Actress Film IFTA Award in 2014. Since then Kelly has been cast in a guest lead in RTE's most successful TV drama, Love Hate and appeared in season four of the show in the Autumn of 2013. Kelly appeared in John Carney's feature film Sing Street opposite Aidan Gillen and Jack Reynor.

Known For: Acting

Kelly Thornton Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Kelly Thornton reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 6 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Kelly Thornton's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 33% of Kelly Thornton's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Sing Street, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Kelly Thornton Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kelly Thornton's career based on audience ratings.

★7.9
Sing Street (2016) movie poster
★7.9

Sing Street: A boy growing up in Dublin during the 1980s escapes his strained family life by starting a band to impress the mysteriou

Sing Street

2016•Romance
★6.9
Flora and Son (2023) movie poster
★6.9

Flora and Son: Single mom Flora is at a loss about what to do with her rebellious teenage son, Max. Her efforts to keep him out of trou

Flora and Son

2023•Music
★6.2
Life's a Breeze (2013) movie poster
★6.2

Life's a Breeze: An unemployed slacker, his aged mother and his niece must overcome their many differences to find a lost fortune.

Life's a Breeze

2013•Drama
★6.0
Bainne (2019) movie poster
★6.0

Bainne: During the last year of The Great Famine in Ireland, a farmhand working for the local landlord has hardened his heart ag

Bainne

2019•Horror
★0.0
Twin (2019) movie poster
★0.0

Twin: On the eve of her 21st Birthday, Ava explores the grief felt by the loss of her twin sister and attempts to overcome it.

Twin

2019•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Kelly Thornton has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 Power Ballad - Flop Similar →
2023 Flora and Son Heart Hit Similar →
2019 Twin Ava Flop Similar →
2019 Bainne - Average Similar →
2016 Sing Street Ann Lawlor Super Hit Similar →
2013 Life's a Breeze Emma Average Similar →

Kelly Thornton - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kelly Thornton?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kelly Thornton is "Sing Street" with a rating of 7.9/10.

How many movies has Kelly Thornton acted in?

Kelly Thornton has been featured in at least 6 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kelly Thornton?

Other notable films include "Flora and Son", "Life's a Breeze", and "Bainne".

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