Auden Thornton

Auden Thornton is an American actress known for her versatile performances in film, television, and theater. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Thornton discovered her passion for acting at a young age. She made her film debut at nine years old in the critically acclaimed movie Arlington Road alongside Jeff Bridges and Joan Cusack. After attending the prestigious Interlochen Center for the Arts, Thornton moved to New York City, where she honed her craft and graduated from the renowned Juilliard School in 2011. She gained recognition for her work in Off-Broadway plays like Years of Sky and Three Sisters. Thornton has also made notable guest appearances on popular television series such as Blue Bloods, The Good Wife, Forever, and Elementary. In 2017, she earned critical acclaim for her leading role in the independent drama film Beauty Mark, which garnered a 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Thornton's remarkable performance earned her the Los Angeles Film Festival Award for Best Breakout Performance. She continued to impress audiences with her talent and secured a recurring role on the fourth season of the NBC family drama series, This Is Us, in 2019. In 2020, she joined the cast of the ABC pilot.