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Shannyn Sossamon

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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. Other:. 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. Natural phenomena:. It's a 'S' with a flower. Artistic works:. She has 3 tattoos, including one, on her back shoulder. Fictional characters:.

Sossamon continues to DJ weekly at a Los Angeles club, but spends most of her time filming. Ophelia may be:. 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. Reviving Ophelia, non-fiction book by Mary Pipher. Her first role was the female lead in A Knight's Tale. Dying Like Ophelia, fiction film. In 1999, Sossamon was discovered by casting director Francine Maisler, while helping a friend DJ at Gwyneth Paltrow's birthday party. Hurricane Ophelia, 2005 storm.

While she attended Dance Unlimited, Sossamon appeared in television commercials and had DJ gigs in local clubs. 171 Ophelia, asteroid. After her high school graduation, Sossamon moved to Los Angeles where she pursued a career in dance. Ophelia (moon). Though born in Hawaii, she grew up in Reno, Nevada. Ophelia (album), of recorded music. She is of French, Native Hawaiian, Dutch, Irish, Filipino and German descent. Ophelia, choreographic piano piece by John Cage.

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. Ophelia (painting). Daft Punk. Ophelia, fictional character on The Life and Times of Juniper Lee. Goo Goo Dolls - 'Dizzy' (1999). Ophelia (character), associate of Hamlet. Cher - 'Strong Enough' (1999).

DJ Quik. Korn - 'Make Me Bad' (1999). Mick Jagger - 'God Gave Me Everything' (2001). Pepsi.

Oldsmobile. Kodak. Kmart. GAP:Khaki Swing.

GAP:Denim:Boys Who Scratch (2001). Trophy presenter. Mr.Show - Episode "Peanut Butter, Eggs, and Dice" (1997) ... Mr.Show - Episode "Flat Top Tony and the Purple Canoes" (1997).

Law and Order : SVU - Episode "Doubt" (2004) as Myra Denen. Undiscovered (2005). I Hate You (2005). Chasing Ghosts (2005).

Devour (2005). The Order (2003). Wholey Moses (2003). The Rules of Attraction (2002).

40 Days and 40 Nights (2002). A Knight's Tale (2001). She bought all her friends boxer shorts. GAP gave her $200 in clothing tokens for doing a Denim ad.

Josh Hartnett approved her casting for 40 days & 40 nights. She had 5 auditions for A Knight's Tale, beating Kate Hudson for the role of Jocelyn. Her maternal grandmother is Hawaiian Filipino, and her maternal grandfather is English and German. The 'y' in her name was an adolescent addition in 1995.