Shannyn Sossamon Biography

Occup.Musician
FromUSA
BornOctober 3, 1979
Age44 years
Shannon Marie Kahoolani Sossamon, professionally known as Shannyn Sossamon, was born upon October 3, 1979, in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. Increased in Reno, Nevada, she is a gifted actress, musician, and version recognized for her work in various movie as well as tv projects.

Shannyn was born to Sherry Sossamon, a nurse, as well as Todd Lindberg, a business owner. She has a more youthful sibling, Jenny Lee Lindberg, that would later become a successful musician. Sossamon's family members relocated to Nevada from Hawaii when she was just a youngster, and also this is where she invested a lot of her childhood.

Early in her life, Shannyn developed a passion in the carrying out arts, especially dance. She went to the Dance Unlimited studio in Nevada and also later proceeded her dancing education at the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA). Her dedication to her craft at some point led her to go after a career in acting.

Shannyn Sossamon relocated to Los Angeles in the late 1990s to follow her dreams of making it in the entertainment industry. Initially, she located work as a version and showed up in various commercials and music videos. Her distinct appearances, a mix of French, Dutch, Irish, Hawaiian, Filipino, as well as German heritage, aided her gain focus quickly.

Sossamon's big break came when she was cast as Jocelyn in the 2001 film "A Knight's Tale" alongside the late Heath Ledger. The movie was a significant industrial and crucial success, catapulting her right into the limelight. She continued to show up in many movies, such as "40 Days and 40 Nights" (2002) with Josh Hartnett as well as "The Rules of Attraction" (2002) with James Van Der Beek.

Along with her acting profession, Shannyn has actually always preserved an interest for songs. Together with her sibling, she created a band called "WarPaint" in 2004. Although she left the band in 2008 to concentrate on her acting profession, her love for music never wound down.

In 2006, Shannyn starred in the scary movie "The Wicker Man" alongside Nicolas Cage. She remained to operate in films and tv throughout the 2000s period. Her tv work includes the short-lived but seriously acclaimed collection "Moonlight" (2007-2008) and "How To Make It In America" (2010-2011).

Shannyn Sossamon additionally appeared in FOX's TV Series "Sleepy Hollow" from 2015 to 2016, where she played Pandora. Sossamon's most recent task has been the 2021 movie "Chapelwaite", based upon Stephen King's narrative, "Jerusalem's Lot".

Sossamon has a son called Audio Science Clayton, born in 2003 with her then-boyfriend, Dallas Clayton. She gave birth to her second child, Mortimer, in 2012.

Over her two-decade lengthy job, Shannyn Sossamon has verified her versatility as a starlet, musician, and design. Her engaging and expressive efficiencies have astounded audiences as well as movie critics alike, establishing her as a talented as well as reputable number in the show business.

Our collection contains 11 quotes who is written / told by Shannyn.

Related authors: Nicolas Cage (Actor), James Van Der Beek (Actor), Josh Hartnett (Actor), Stephen King (Author), Lawrence Taylor (Athlete), Gerry Mulligan (Musician)

11 Famous quotes by Shannyn Sossamon

Small: Most of the auditions I went on, I passed up the projects because I just wasnt interested. When I read
"Most of the auditions I went on, I passed up the projects because I just wasn't interested. When I read A Knight's Tale, that was that. I knew I wanted to do this movie"
Small: Im a film doll. But Im enjoying it. So Im gonna keep doing it
"I'm a film doll. But I'm enjoying it. So I'm gonna keep doing it"
Small: But Im trying not to be cynical - I dont want to be one of those people who has a cool opportunity and
"But I'm trying not to be cynical - I don't want to be one of those people who has a cool opportunity and blows it. It's really amazing what's happening to me"
Small: Less Than Zero and American Psycho were both really different, so I was just like, Okay, hes just reall
"Less Than Zero and American Psycho were both really different, so I was just like, Okay, he's just really doesn't have anything pleasant to say, you know? But I get it. I get at least why it's difficult and what he's really doing"
Small: Someone pays me a hundred bucks every Tuesday to DJ. I dont think Ill ever give that up
"Someone pays me a hundred bucks every Tuesday to DJ. I don't think I'll ever give that up"
Small: Its become like an urban myth. I dont know her. I dont know anybody she knows. I was standing there at
"It's become like an urban myth. I don't know her. I don't know anybody she knows. I was standing there at the party by myself for an hour and then I left. Once I got those auditions, I worked really hard. Nobody did me any favors"
Small: I was always interested in doing it, but I was so content with my life that I didnt really go after it
"I was always interested in doing it, but I was so content with my life that I didn't really go after it"
Small: I really want to keep at it until I find out what Im capable of
"I really want to keep at it until I find out what I'm capable of"
Small: I think the main thing I remembered throughout all of filming it was just that she just was extremely s
"I think the main thing I remembered throughout all of filming it was just that she just was extremely self-destructive. I think everybody can relate to that a little bit. She doesn't like herself"
Small: I dont think I could live with myself if I stopped trying
"I don't think I could live with myself if I stopped trying"
Small: You know when theres someone new on the rise and theres too much hype? I didnt want that to be me
"You know when there's someone new on the rise and there's too much hype? I didn't want that to be me"