Shannyn Sossamon

Date of Birth: October 3, 1978

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Biography

Shannyn Sossamon, born Shannon Marie Kahololani Sossamon, is an American actress, musician, and model. She was born on October 3, 1978, in Honolulu, Hawaii, and raised in Reno, Nevada. Sossamon initially pursued a career in dance before transitioning to acting and music. She gained fame for her role in the 2001 film “A Knight’s Tale,” opposite Heath Ledger. Sossamon continued her acting career with notable roles in films such as “The Rules of Attraction,” “40 Days and 40 Nights,” and “The Order.” In addition to her acting career, Sossamon is also a talented musician. She co-founded the band Warpaint in 2004, where she played drums and contributed to the band’s early success. Although she left the band in 2008 to focus on her acting career, Sossamon’s influence on Warpaint’s music remains significant.

5 Interesting Facts about Shannyn Sossamon

1. Shannyn Sossamon is of French, Hawaiian, Dutch, Irish, Filipino, and German descent.

2. She named her first son Audio Science, a unique and unconventional name that garnered media attention.

3. She was discovered by a casting director while DJing at Gwyneth Paltrow’s brother’s birthday party.

4. Sossamon has appeared in music videos for artists such as Mick Jagger and The Goo Goo Dolls.

5. She narrated the audiobook version of “The Time Traveler’s Wife” by Audrey Niffenegger.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Shannyn Sossamon

1. “I was always into music and dance, and I always wanted to be an artist, but I didn’t know what kind.”

2. “I love acting. It’s an amazing job. So much fun. It’s a job for a child, really, because you get to play dress-up and be other people and live in a fantasy world.”

3. “I’m always attracted to the darker roles. I think that’s a reflection of my personality.”

4. “I don’t seek out the limelight. I just want to do good work and have a good time doing it.”

5. “I always feel like the music is the soul of a movie, and the acting is the body.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Shannyn Sossamon’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $3 million.

Children

Shannyn Sossamon has two children. Her first son, Audio Science Clayton, was born on May 29, 2003. She also has a second son named Mortimer, who was born in December 2011.