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Shannyn Sossamon was born on October 3, 1978 in Honolulu, United States. Shannyn Sossamon is credited as a television actor, film actor and model. That works out to 47 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Galena High School.
My Take
Shannyn Sossamon arrived with a face built for the early-2000s, and I remember her best from A Knight's Tale opposite Heath Ledger. The Honolulu-born actress had this offbeat, slightly mysterious quality that I think made her perfect for The Rules of Attraction and Wristcutters: A Love Story rather than conventional leading-lady roles. What I find interesting is that she's also a musician, which fits the artsy, indie-leaning path her filmography took. She never chased blockbuster ubiquity, and to me that feels deliberate. She's a performer I associate with a specific moment in cinema, distinctive enough that you don't forget her.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Shannyn Sossamon
- Name (Japanese)
- シャニン・ソサモン
- Reading
- しゃにん・そさもん
- Born
- October 3, 1978 (age 47)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Horse
- Origin
- Honolulu, United States
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / actor / model / musician
2. Background
- High school
- Galena High School
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Shannyn Sossamon born?
Born October 3, 1978 (age 47).
Where is Shannyn Sossamon from?
Shannyn Sossamon is from Honolulu, United States.
What does Shannyn Sossamon do?
Shannyn Sossamon works as television actor, film actor, actor, model, musician.
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