Actors - Shannyn Sossamon

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Shannyn Sossamon, born Shannon Marie Kahoolani Sossamon to Sherry Sossamon and Todd Lindberg on October 3 1979 in Honolulu, Hawaii, is an American musician and film/music video actress. She is of French, Native Hawaiian, Dutch, Irish, Filipino and German descent. Though born in Hawaii, she grew up in Reno, Nevada. After her high school graduation, Sossamon moved to Los Angeles where she pursued a career in dance. While she attended Dance Unlimited, Sossamon appeared in television commercials and had DJ gigs in local clubs. In 1999, Sossamon was discovered by casting director Francine Maisler, while helping a friend DJ at Gwyneth Paltrow's birthday party.

Her first role was the female lead in A Knight's Tale. Reportedly close friends with Heath Ledger, she also appeared alongside him in 2003 in The Order
, and appeared in music videos for Mick Jagger and KoЯn. Sossamon continues to DJ weekly at a Los Angeles club, but spends most of her time filming.

She has 3 tattoos, including one, on her back shoulder. It's a 'S' with a flower.

Sossamon was dating Dallas Clayton, a kick boxing instructor in 2002/2003 and gave birth to a son on May 29 2003, named Audio Science Clayton.

Trivia

The 'y' in her name was an adolescent addition in 1995.
Her maternal grandmother is Hawaiian Filipino, and her maternal grandfather is English and German.
She had 5 auditions for A Knight's Tale, beating Kate Hudson
for the role of Jocelyn.
Josh Hartnett approved her casting for 40 days & 40 nights.
GAP gave her $200 in clothing tokens for doing a Denim ad. She bought all her friends boxer shorts.

Filmography

A Knight's Tale (2001)
40 Days and 40 Nights
(2002)
The Rules of Attraction
(2002)
Wholey Moses (2003)
The Order
(2003)
Devour (2005)
Chasing Ghosts (2005)
I Hate You (2005)
Undiscovered
(2005)

Television appearances

Law and Order : SVU - Episode "Doubt" (2004) as Myra Denen
Mr.Show - Episode "Flat Top Tony and the Purple Canoes" (1997)
Mr.Show - Episode "Peanut Butter, Eggs, and Dice" (1997) .... Trophy presenter

TV commercials

GAP:Denim:Boys Who Scratch (2001)
GAP:Khaki Swing
Kmart
Kodak
Oldsmobile
Pepsi

Music videos

Mick Jagger
- 'God Gave Me Everything (2001)

Korn - 'Make Me Bad (1999)
DJ Quik
Cher
- 'Strong Enough (1999)

Goo Goo Dolls - 'Dizzy (1999)
''Daft Punk

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