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Directing
Warwick Thornton
Warwick Thornton is best known for Mystery Road, Firebite, The Beach and Creative Types with Virginia Trioli. Warwick Thornton was born on July 23, 1970. Warwick Thornton is 56 years old (born July 23, 1970).
- Born
- July 23, 1970 (56 years old)
- Place of birth
- Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia
Biography
Warwick Thornton (born 23 July, 1970; Alice Springs) is an Australian film director, screenwriter and cinematographer. His debut feature film Samson and Delilah won the Caméra d'Or at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival and the award for Best Film at the Asia Pacific Screen Awards. He also won the Asia Pacific Screen Award for Best Film in 2017 for Sweet Country.
Thornton is a Kaytetye man born and raised in Alice Springs. His mother Freda Glynn co-founded and was the first director of the Central Australian Aboriginal Media Association (CAAMA) and was the director of Imparja Television for its first 10 years. At 13, Thornton was sent to school in Australia's only monastic town, New Norcia, Western Australia, although he later declared he became angry with Christianity and did not consider himself religious. He graduated in cinematography from the Australian Film, Television and Radio School.
Thornton is a Kaytetye man born and raised in Alice Springs. His mother Freda Glynn co-founded and was the first director of the Central Australian Aboriginal Media Association (CAAMA) and was the director of Imparja Television for its first 10 years. At 13, Thornton was sent to school in Australia's only monastic town, New Norcia, Western Australia, although he later declared he became angry with Christianity and did not consider himself religious. He graduated in cinematography from the Australian Film, Television and Radio School.
Known for
Filmography
- 2024Creative Types with Virginia TrioliSelf
- 2021Firebite
- 2020The BeachSelf
- 2019Blue Water EmpireAdditional Camera
- 2018Mystery RoadCluney
- 2010Art+SoulDirector
- 2008First AustraliansDirector of Photography
- 2006Knot at Home ProjectDirector of Photography
- 1998AlchemyCamera Operator
- 1987Nganampa AnwernekenheDirector of Photography
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Warwick Thornton been in?
Warwick Thornton is best known for Mystery Road, Firebite, The Beach and Creative Types with Virginia Trioli.
When was Warwick Thornton born?
Warwick Thornton was born on July 23, 1970. (Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia)
How old is Warwick Thornton?
Warwick Thornton is 56 years old (born July 23, 1970).
Updated: November 5, 2026 ·