Shannyn Sossamon

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Shannyn Sossamon (2013)

Shannyn Sossamon (born October 3, 1978 in Honolulu , Hawaii ; actually Shannon Marie Kahololani Sossamon ) is an American actress .

Life

Sossamon grew up in Reno, Nevada and Los Angeles . During her time in high school she danced a lot; For a long time she wanted to turn her hobby into a profession. It turned out differently when she was discovered by Francine Maisler at a party at Gwyneth Paltrow's where she was making music . She made her TV debut in 1997 in Mr. Show with Bob and David . Six months later, she was offered a role in the movie Knight of the Passion . This film was followed by 40 Days and 40 Nights , The Rules of the Game , The Holiday and A Deadly Call, as well as some advertising appearances (e.g. Gap ). From 2004 to 2008 Sossamon was the drummer for the band Warpaint . In 2008 she was seen in the US television series Moonlight , in which she played the vampire Coraline.

Sossamon is in a relationship with a kickboxing trainer. In 2003 she became the mother of a son.

Filmography (selection)

Music videos

  • Daft Punk - Revolution 909 (1998, directed by Roman Coppola )
  • Cher - Strong Enough (1999, directed by Nigel Dick)
  • KoЯn - Make Me Bad (1999, directed by Martin Weisz)
  • Goo Goo Dolls - Dizzy (1999, directed by Nancy Bardawil)
  • Mick Jagger - God Gave Me Everything (2001, directed by Mark Romanek )
  • The Black Heart Procession - Not Just Words (2006, directed by Rainbows & Vampires)

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