Shannyn Sossamon
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Image:Rules36.jpg Shannon Marie Kahoolani Sossamon (born October 3 1979) is an American musician and film/music video actress.
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Biography
Early life
Sossamon was born in Honolulu, Hawaii to Sherry Sossamon and Todd Lindberg. She is of French, Native Hawaiian, Dutch, Irish, Filipino and German descent; her maternal grandmother is Hawaiian Filipino, and her maternal grandfather is English and German. Though born in Hawaii, she grew up in Reno, Nevada. The 'y' in her name was an adolescent addition in 1995. 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.
Career
Her first role was the female lead in A Knight's Tale. She had 5 auditions for the role, beating Kate Hudson for the role of Jocelyn. 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.
GAP gave her $200 in clothing tokens for doing a Denim ad. She bought all her friends boxer shorts.
Personal life
Sossamon 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.
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
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