Noley Thornton is an American former television and film actress who was active in U.S. media from 1990 through 1998.

In the early 1990s, Thornton was nominated for a Young Artist Award twice. Once in the category of "Best Youth Actress in a TV Miniseries, Movie-of-the-Week, or TV Movie” for her lead role as the title character of the Disney Channel mini-series Heidi (1993) and the following year in the category “Best Performance: Young Actress in a TV Comedy Series" at the 16th Youth in Film Awards for her starring role in The Martin Short Show.

Filmography

Film and television
YearTitleRoleNotesReference(s)
1990Fine ThingsJane O'ReillyTelevision film based on the novel of the same name
1991The Giant of Thunder MountainAmy WilsonFilm
1991Defending Your LifeVictorian GirlFilm
1991Quantum LeapLeaEpisode: "Dreams"
1992It's Spring Training, Charlie BrownLeland’s sister (voice)Voice role; television film
1992Star Trek: The Next GenerationClara SutterEpisode: "Imaginary Friend"
1992A Private MatterCarol CallaghanTelevision film
1993HeidiHeidiTelevision adaptation (Disney Channel)
1993L.A. LawEmily GelleherEpisode: "The Green, Green Grass of Home"
1994Star Trek: Deep Space NineTayaEpisode: "Shadowplay"
1994The Martin Short ShowCaroline ShortTelevision series
1994-1995Beverly Hills, 90210EricaRecurring role
1996The Little RidersJoanne HunterTelevision film

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