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

References

External links

• Shannyn Sossamon at the Internet Movie Database