Michael Patrick Thornton - Actor Profile

Michael Patrick Thornton

Acting
Updated: Apr 15, 2026
5Total Films
5.3 Highest Rated

About Michael Patrick Thornton

Michael Patrick Thornton is an American actor and theater director. He played the character of Dr. Gabriel Fife in the ABC drama series Private Practice. He is also known for his performances on Broadway including as Lennox in the Sam Gold revival of Macbeth, and Dr. Rank in the Jamie Lloyd revival of A Doll's House.

Known For: Acting

Michael Patrick Thornton Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Michael Patrick Thornton reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 5 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 0% of Michael Patrick 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 The Dilemma, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Michael Patrick Thornton Movies Ranked

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

★5.3
The Dilemma (2011) movie poster
★5.3

The Dilemma: Longtime friends Ronny and Nick are partners in an auto-design firm. They are hard at work on a presentation for a dream

The Dilemma

2011•Comedy
★5.0
The View from Tall (2016) movie poster
★5.0

The View from Tall: A precocious high school senior finds an unlikely lifeline in her court-mandated therapist after she is ostracized from

The View from Tall

2016•Drama
★0.0
The Last Day (null) movie poster
★0.0

The Last Day: Inspired by Virginia Woolf’s novel Mrs. Dalloway, 'The Last Day' “unfolds over a single summer day in New York, where th

The Last Day

•Drama
★0.0
Ponderosa (null) movie poster
★0.0

Ponderosa:

Ponderosa

★0.0
Being Heumann (null) movie poster
★0.0

Being Heumann: In 1977, Judy Heumann leads over a hundred disabled people to take over the San Francisco Federal Building, kicking off

Being Heumann

•Drama

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2016 The View from Tall Douglas Flop Similar →
2011 The Dilemma B & V Worker Flop Similar →
N/A The Last Day - Flop Similar →
N/A Ponderosa War Dog Flop Similar →
N/A Being Heumann Ed Roberts Flop Similar →

Michael Patrick Thornton - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Michael Patrick Thornton?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Michael Patrick Thornton is "The Dilemma" with a rating of 5.3/10.

How many movies has Michael Patrick Thornton acted in?

Michael Patrick Thornton has been featured in at least 5 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Michael Patrick Thornton?

Other notable films include "The View from Tall", "The Last Day", and "Ponderosa".

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