Shannyn Sossamon
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| Shannyn Sossamon | |
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| Born | October 3, 1978 Honolulu, Hawaii |
Shannon Marie Kahololani Sossamon[1] (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.
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[edit] Biography
[edit] 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.[1] Sossamon grew up in Reno, Nevada, and attended Galena High School there. Sossamon is of Dutch, English, Filipino, French, German, Hawaiian, and Irish descent.[2] 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.[3] 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.[4]
[edit] 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. Sossamon continues to study acting, music and dance.
[edit] 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)
- Catacombs (2007)
- The Holiday (2006)
- One Missed Call (2008)
- The Heavy (2008)
- Life Is Hot in Cracktown (2008)
[edit] 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
[edit] 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
[edit] 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)
[edit] 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
