Shannyn was born in Hawaii, raised in Reno, Nevada and moved to L.A. to study dance. A casting director noticed her when she was helping a friend DJ at a birthday party for Gwyneth Paltrow in October 1999. Six months after being "discovered," Shannyn was cast as the fair maiden Jocelyn opposite Heath Ledger in A Knight's Tale. She likes to perform what she describes as "jazz, crazy modern, and hip-hop" dancing, but wishes she had stuck with tap and ballet from when she was younger. She continues to DJ classic rock and '80s tunes. When she was in high school, she has been dancing for four years, competing for three years. She loved many forms of dance including jazz, ballet, lyrical and tap. Shannyn attended Dance Unlimited and trained under Gina Hernandez. She says she loved it there. She was dancing four days a week and some day, she wanted to dance professionally. Though dancing was her first calling, Shannyn admits that acting always intrigued her. She also spinned records at local bars and lounges, and acted in commercials. After having been spotted by one of Hollywood's most influential casting directors, she embarked on a spree of auditions before coming across A Knight's Tale. Most of the auditions she went on, she passed up the projects because she just wasn't interested but when she read A Knight's Tale, she knew she wanted to do this movie. Coming up next, Sossamon has another starring role in the romantic film 40 Days and 40 Nights, opposite Josh Hartnett. But despite her newfound success in the film industry, Shannyn won't be handing over her turntables for a star on the Boulevard anytime soon.
Top 5 worst modern rom-coms - '40 Days and 40 Nights'Examiner.comHis character takes the sex-free vow for Lent, then moments later meets the girl who could be The One (Shannyn Sossamon). Of course, if Hartnett explained his predicament right away, we wouldn't have a movie. And what's wrong with that?
Top 25 Power Casting Directors in Film and TVBack Stage, NYThat anonymity allows Maisler to scout talent unannounced, like when she spotted freshman actor Shannyn Sossamon spinning records at a bash for Gwyneth Paltrow in 1999. Maisler went on to help Sossamon land the part of Lady Jocelyn, opposite Heath
Anatomy of an outfit with Kristina KaurPCC Courier, caHer style icon is Shannyn Sossamon, and she likes the minimal make-up look. "My mother taught me how to sew," says Kaur, who has created most of her unique pieces accessories. She believes clothes should have freedom of movement and fit the body's form
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang - Sesso. Violenza. Mistero. Benvenuti a HollywoodGiornal, Italyla performance ‘parodistica’ di Shannyn Sossamon (“Catacombs”, “Le Regole dell’Attrazione”, “Il Destino di un Cavaliere”) come sosia della Natalie Portman di “Closer” (Mike Nichols, 2005). Il personaggio del protagonista a 9 anni è interpretato da
MIA Announces Name of First ChildDesi Hits!, NYStill, as we look back and think of people like actress Shannyn Sossamon who named her son "Audio Science" and musician Frank Zappa's son "Dweezil", we realize that "Ickitt" isn't all that bad. We wish MIA, Benjamin Brewer Bronfman, and little Ickitt
Television movies for the week of Feb. 22Pittsburgh Post Gazette, PAShannyn Sossamon. A young woman and a detective try to unravel the mystery of cell-phone calls that broadcast victims' final moments just days before they die. (PG-13) (1:30) HBO: Sun. 9:30 AM, 6 PM, Tue. 9:30 PM, Fri. 3:30 PM (CC) • Only the Lonely
New DVD releases include 'Saw V,' 'Max Payne,' 'Igor,' 'The Express'The Canadian Press(Criterion) TV on DVD: "Moonlight: The Complete Series" - Alex O'Loughlin, Sophia Myles and Shannyn Sossamon star in the short-lived action show about a vampire with a paying job as a private detective. A four-disc set has all 16 episodes.
: Image Tips Every Actor Should Know from Aaron Speiser Acting StudioNewsReleaseWire.com (press release)He has been Will Smith's acting coach for the last six years, and his client list also includes, but not limited to, Jennifer Lopez, Virginia Madsen, Ashley Johnson, LL Cool J, The Rock, Shannyn Sossamon, and Mandy Moore. Students interested in taking
Television movies for the week of Feb. 15Pittsburgh Post Gazette, PAShannyn Sossamon. A young woman and a detective try to unravel the mystery of cell-phone calls that broadcast victims' final moments just days before they die. (PG-13) (1:30) HBO: Wed. 10:30 AM, 6:30 PM (CC) • Outland '81. Sean Connery.
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