Shannyn Sossamon is an attractive American actress who is known for her charismatic roles in movies like A Knight's Tale, 40 Days and 40 Nights, The Rules of Attraction, The Order, The Holiday, The End of Love, Sinister 2 and more. Full of versatility, Shannyn is a musician, dancer, and model too. In 1995, she worked as a Dj in Los Angeles. Trying to establish herself as a career model, she has been associated with companies like Sassy Magazine, Unionbay Clothing, American Eagle Outfitters and Planned Parenthood. The movie Knight's Tale opposite Heath Ledger earned her two nominations at Teen Choice Awards as well as MTV Movie Awards nominations. Her romantic comedy flick 40 Days and 40 Nights received critical acclamation. Shannyn played the character of Coraline in the CBS's TV series Moonlight. She has also acted on Television in Wayward Pines, Sleepy Hollow and more. Interestingly she won Young Hollywood Award in the Breakthrough Performance Category.
Shannyn Sossamon Religion
She was born as Shannon Marie Kahololani Sossamon in Honolulu, Hawaii. Surprisingly her acenstry is a mix of English, German, Dutch, French and Irish. Her religion can be guessed as Christianity.
Shannyn Sossamon Political Views
Shannyn has spent most of her life in the showbiz including music, modeling, and acting. Her political views haven't come to limelight and it can be guessed that she might be a liberal by thought and views.
Who is he/she dating?
Shannyn dated Dallas Clayton, who is a children's book illustrator and author for a while, with whom she has a son. She confessed to Details magazine that she was in a committed relationship with her son Mortimer's father. It is however not identified who the lucky man is.
Shannyn Sossamon Hobbies
Before venturing successfully into acting, Shannyn was contented with her modelling and deejaying career. She worked as a Dj in local clubs of Los Angeles with her boyfriend. Shannyn has worked in several commercials and worked as a young dancer.
Interesting Facts
She was ranked 55 in Stuff Magazine's 102 Sexiest Women in the World.
Shannyn was even ranked 33 in Maxim Magazine's Hot 100 of 2002 supplement.
She has even played drums for an album for the music band Warpaint which is an Indie Rock and Psychedelic band.
Sources
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0815370/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shannyn_Sossamon
