Shannyn Sossamon Biography

Shannon Marie Kahololani Sossamon (born October 3, 1978), better known as Shannyn Sossamon, is an American actress, musician and dancer, most known for her roles in A Knight's Tale, The Rules of Attraction and One Missed Call.

Biography

Early life

Sossamon was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, the daughter of Sherry Sossamon, a nurse, and Todd Lindberg; her mother later re-married to Randy Goldstein. Sossamon grew up in Reno, Nevada, and attended Galena High School there. Sossamon is of Dutch, English, Filipino, French, German, Hawaiian, and Irish descent. The y in her first name was an adolescent alteration in 1995. The day after her high school graduation, Sossamon moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in dance. Sossamon appeared in television commercials and had DJ gigs in local clubs. In 1999, Sossamon was discovered by casting director Francine Maisler, while assisting a friend DJ at Gwyneth Paltrow's birthday party. Her picture on the internet was the inspiration for the song "Spectacular" from Blur ex-guitarist Graham Coxon's 5th solo album, Happiness in Magazines.

 Personal life

Sossamon has three tattoos, including an S with a flower on her right back shoulder, and an "S" backward on her left shoulder. She also has a tattoo, of a set of eyes with arched brows underneath the word "Believe," located on the small of her back. With Dallas Clayton, she has a son, Audio Science Clayton, born on May 29, 2003 . Sossamon continues to study acting, music and dance.

 Filmography

    * A Knight's Tale (2001)
    * 40 Days and 40 Nights (2002)
    * The Rules of Attraction (2002)
    * Wholey Moses SHORT(2003)
    * The Order (2003)
    * The sin eater (2003)
    * Devour (2005)
    * Chasing Ghosts (2005)
    * I Hate You SHORT (2005)
    * Undiscovered (2005)
    * Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005)
    * Wristcutters: A Love Story (2006)
    * The Holiday (2006)
    * Catacombs (2007)
    * One Missed Call (2008)
    * The Heavy (2008)
    * Life Is Hot in Cracktown (2008)

 Television appearances

    * Moonlight as Coraline/Morgan (2007)
    * Dirt as Kira Klay (2007)
    * Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Episode "Doubt" (2004) as Myra Dempsey
    * Mr. Show - Episode "Flat Top Tony and the Purple Canoes" (1997)
    * Mr. Show - Episode "Peanut Butter, Eggs, and Dice" (1997) .... Trophy presenter

 Television commercials

    * "Khakis Swing" for Gap (1998, directed by Matthew Rolston)
    * "Scratch" for Gap Denim (2001, directed by Paul Hunter)
    * Kmart
    * Kodak
    * Oldsmobile
    * Pepsi
    * Unionbay
    * Martini (with George Clooney

 Music videos

    * Daft Punk - Revolution 909 (1998, directed by Roman Coppola)
    * Deborah Cox - "It's Over Now" (1998, directed by Marcus Raboy)
    * DJ Quik feat. 2nd II None - "Hand In Hand" (1998, directed by Terry Heller)
    * The Goo Goo Dolls - "Dizzy" (1999, directed by Nancy Bardawil)
    * Cher - "Strong Enough" (1999, directed by Nigel Dick)
    * KoЯn - "Make Me Bad" (1999, directed by Martin Weisz)
    * Mick Jagger - "God Gave Me Everything" (2001, directed by Mark Romanek)
    * The Black Heart Procession - "Not Just Words" (2006, directed by Rainbows & Vampires)

 Modelling credits

    * Santa Clarita Valley Guide (2004)
    * Pirelli Calendar (2002)
    * American Eagle Outfitters (2000)
    * Delicious Vinyl presents Prime Cuts: Volume 1 / Volume 2 (2 CD covers) (2000)
    * Unionbay (1999)
    * Planned Parenthood (1999)
    * Sassy (1996)
    * Mervyns
    * Glamour
    * Jump magazine
    * DEP

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