Acting

Kelly Thornton

Born April 13, 1997 · Dublin, Ireland (age 29)

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 Gille…

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Power Ballad

Power Ballad · 2026

MovieComedyMusic

When Rick, a past-his-prime wedding singer, meets fading boy-band star Danny during a gig, the two bond over music and a late-night jam session. But when Danny turns one of Rick’s songs into the hit that reignites his career, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves - even if it means risking everything he cares about.

Sing Street

Sing Street · 2016

MovieRomanceDrama

A boy growing up in Dublin during the 1980s escapes his strained family life by starting a band to impress the mysterious girl he likes.

Flora and Son

Flora and Son · 2023

MovieMusicComedy

Single mom Flora is at a loss about what to do with her rebellious teenage son, Max. Her efforts to keep him out of trouble lead to a beat-up acoustic guitar, a washed-up LA musician, and harmony for this frayed Dublin family.

Bainne

During the last year of The Great Famine in Ireland, a farmhand working for the local landlord has hardened his heart against his countrymen to ensure his own survival. But when he encounters a ghostly female figure stealing milk from the landlord’s barn his resolve is tested and he is beguiled on a journey towards hope.

Life's a Breeze

Life's a Breeze · 2013

Life's a Breeze

MovieDramaComedy

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

Love/Hate

Love/Hate · 2010

SeriesCrimeDrama

Modern-day underworld characters Nidge and John Boy wrestle for control of Dublin's illicit drug trade in this forceful crime drama.

Clean Break

Clean Break · 2015

Car dealer Frank Mallon is watching his life fall apart around him. His wife has left, his cars aren't selling, and his teenage daughter is out of control. Desperate for a solution, Frank devises a plan to fix his money problems while also getting revenge on the people who make his life miserable.

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Power Ballad

Power Ballad · 2026

MovieComedyMusic

When Rick, a past-his-prime wedding singer, meets fading boy-band star Danny during a gig, the two bond over music and a late-night jam session. But when Danny turns one of Rick’s songs into the hit that reignites his career, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves - even if it means risking everything he cares about.

Linda (uncredited)

Sing Street

Sing Street · 2016

MovieRomanceDrama

A boy growing up in Dublin during the 1980s escapes his strained family life by starting a band to impress the mysterious girl he likes.

Ann Lalor

Flora and Son

Flora and Son · 2023

MovieMusicComedy

Single mom Flora is at a loss about what to do with her rebellious teenage son, Max. Her efforts to keep him out of trouble lead to a beat-up acoustic guitar, a washed-up LA musician, and harmony for this frayed Dublin family.

Heart

Bainne

During the last year of The Great Famine in Ireland, a farmhand working for the local landlord has hardened his heart against his countrymen to ensure his own survival. But when he encounters a ghostly female figure stealing milk from the landlord’s barn his resolve is tested and he is beguiled on a journey towards hope.

Life's a Breeze

Life's a Breeze · 2013

Life's a Breeze

MovieDramaComedy

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

Emma

Love/Hate

Love/Hate · 2010

SeriesCrimeDrama

Modern-day underworld characters Nidge and John Boy wrestle for control of Dublin's illicit drug trade in this forceful crime drama.

Kellie

Clean Break

Clean Break · 2015

Car dealer Frank Mallon is watching his life fall apart around him. His wife has left, his cars aren't selling, and his teenage daughter is out of control. Desperate for a solution, Frank devises a plan to fix his money problems while also getting revenge on the people who make his life miserable.

Corrina Mallon