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Hawaiian-born but raised in Reno, Nevada, Shannyn Sossamon left her hometown the day after graduating from Galena High School in 1995 for Los Angeles to pursue dance. Shortly thereafter, and while filling in as a DJ for a friend at party, she was spotted by casting director Francine Maisler - who introduced her to Brian Helgeland and for his film A Knight's Tale... See full bio »

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Shannon Marie Kahololani Sossamon
in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
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Franklin Ojeda Smith - -- "...back in the day the 'barb wire' was more visible" and early on I chose baseball over acting; then academia and not baseball. Now,"...the kids are grown, the dog is dead and now that I may, I choose acting." Please take a look: 1)Boardwalk Empire - Deacon Cuffy 2)Murder Incorporated - Sam Christenson 3)Cayman Went - Aniston Turnkey 4)Letting Go -Therapist 5)Footsteps in the Sand - Jim. Thank You! Franklin

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Filmography

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2014 The Jesuit (post-production)
 
2013 Man Without a Head (post-production)
Hazel
 
2013 Mistresses (TV series)
Alex
– I Choose You (2013)
– When One Door Closes... (2013)
– Full Disclosure (2013)
– Indecent Proposals (2013)
– Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (2013)
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2012 Hitman: Absolution (Video Game)
Jade
 
2012 The End of Love
Lydia
 
2012/II The Cyclist (short)
Girl
 
2011/I The Day
Shannon
 
2011 Fight for Your Right Revisited (short)
Café Patron
 
2010 Road to Nowhere
Laurel Graham/Velma Duran
 
2010 The Heavy
Claire
 
2010 How to Make It in America (TV series)
Gingy Wu
– Never Say Die (2010) … Gingy Wu (credit only)
– Keep on Truck'n (2010) … Gingy Wu
– Good Vintage (2010) … Gingy Wu
– Big in Japan (2010) … Gingy Wu
– Unhappy Birthday (2010) … Gingy Wu
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2010 Our Family Wedding
Ashley McPhee
 
2009 Jerry (short)
Nurse
 
2009 Life Is Hot in Cracktown
Concetta
 
2007-2008 Moonlight (TV series)
Coraline / Morgan
– Sonata (2008) … Coraline
– What's Left Behind (2008) … Coraline
– The Mortal Cure (2008) … Coraline
– Sleeping Beauty (2007) … Coraline
– Fleur De Lis (2007) … Coraline / Morgan
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2008 One Missed Call
Beth Raymond
 
2007 Catacombs
Victoria
 
2007 Dirt (TV series)
Kira Klay
– Ita Missa Est (2007) … Kira Klay
– What to Expect When You're Expecting (2007) … Kira Klay
– Ovophagy (2007) … Kira Klay
– Blogan (2007) … Kira Klay
– Pilot (2007) … Kira Klay
 
2006 The Holiday
Maggie
 
2006 Wristcutters: A Love Story
Mikal
 
2005 Chasing Ghosts
Taylor Spencer
 
2005 Undiscovered
Josie
 
2005 The Double (short)
Melanie
 
2005 Devour (video)
Marisol
 
2005 Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
Pink Hair Girl
 
2005 I Hate You (short)
Jo
 
2004 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (TV series)
Myra Denning
– Doubt (2004) … Myra Denning
 
2003 The Order
Mara Sinclair
 
2003 Wholey Moses (short)
Max
 
2002 The Rules of Attraction
Lauren Hynde
 
2002 40 Days and 40 Nights
Erica Sutton
 
2001 A Knight's Tale
Jocelyn
 
1997 Mr. Show with Bob and David (TV series)
Fashion Model / Girl / Trophy Presenter
– Flat Top Tony and the Purple Canoes (1997) … Fashion Model
– Oh, You Men (1997) … Girl
– Peanut Butter, Eggs, and Dice (1997) … Trophy Presenter
 
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2010/III Siren (writer: "Elephants" / as Shannon Sossamon)
 
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2010 Cannes Film Festival 2010 (TV movie)
Herself
 
2007-2008 Up Close with Carrie Keagan (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 3 January 2008 (2008) … Herself
– Episode dated 1 November 2007 (2007) … Herself
 
2007 Last Call with Carson Daly (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 4 December 2007 (2007) … Herself
 
2005 The Work of Director Mark Romanek (video documentary)
Herself (segment "God Gave Me Everything")
 
2002 The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 4 October 2002 (2002) … Herself
– Episode dated 29 March 2002 (2002) … Herself
 
2002 Korn: Deuce (video documentary)
Lab Assistant (segment "Make Me Bad")
 
2001 Anatomy of a Scene (TV series documentary)
Herself
– The Rules of Attraction … Herself
 
2001 Sexy Armor and a Rock Band on Tour (video documentary short)
Herself
 
2001 The Rules of Love (video documentary short)
Herself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (2 titles)
2008 E! True Hollywood Story (TV series documentary)
 
2003 VH1: All Access (TV series)
 

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40 Days and 40 Nights -- On the heels of a disastrous breakup and a string of unfulfilling romantic conquests, Matt Sullivan yearns to become a better, more complete person by remaining celibate for the 40 days and 40 nights of Lent. Fight for Your Right Revisited -- The short film Fight for Your Right Revisited Mistresses: Season 1: Episode 3 -- Tensions rise between Savi and Dom; Joss gets an impossible work assignment; the Grey family's dysfunctional orbit continues to pull at Karen.
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Personal Details

Other Works:

2000: Appeared in Korn's "Make Me Bad" music video. See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Interview  | 1 Article  | 2 Magazine Cover Photos  | See more »

Official Sites:

Official Site | Shannyn Sossamon YouTube Channel | See more »

Height:

5' 7" (1.70 m)
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Did You Know?

Trivia:

Is of French, Dutch, English, Irish, Hawaiian/Filipino and German descent; her maternal Grandmother is Hawaiian-Filipino, and her maternal Grandfather is English-German. See more »

Nickname:

Shan See more »

Star Sign:

Libra