Shannyn Sossamon

Biography: Shannyn Sossamon was born Shannon Marie Kahoolani Sossamon in Honolulu, Hawaii on October 3, 1978. Her parents were Sherry Sossamon, who was a nurse, and Todd Lindberg. Her mother later re-married Randy Goldstein. She changed the 'o' in her name to a 'y' in 1995. Sossamon spent her early years in Reno, Nevada. The day after her high school graduation at Galena High School, Sossamon moved to Los Angeles to persue a career in dance. Once there, she began work as a DJ in local clubs. Sossamon's rise to fame in Hollywood happened after she starred in A Knight's Tale. Since then, she has appeared in many films and TV shows.

Sossamon has one son with Dallas Clayton, named Audia Science Clayton. He was born on May 29, 2003. She continues to study acting, music, and dance and was orginally a drummer in the Los Angeles psychedlic band Warpaint with her sister Jenny Lindberg, but had to eventually leave because of her busy schedule.

Shannyn Sossamon's Scores

  • Movies
  • TV
Average career score: 46
Highest Metascore:
Metascore: 72
Lowest Metascore:
Metascore: 21
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 14
  2. Negative: 5 out of 14
14 movie reviews
Title: Year: Credit: User score:
Metascore: 72
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
Oct 21, 2005 Pink Hair Girl 7.7
Metascore: 62
Wristcutters: A Love Story
Oct 19, 2007 Mikal 7.5
Metascore: 59
Road to Nowhere
Jun 10, 2011 Cast 9.0
Metascore: 56
The End of Love
Mar 1, 2013 Lydia / Lydia 8.0
Metascore: 54
A Knight's Tale
May 11, 2001 Jocelyn 7.3
Metascore: 53
40 Days and 40 Nights
Mar 1, 2002 Erica Sutton 7.2
Metascore: 52
The Holiday
Dec 8, 2006 Maggie 6.7
Metascore: 50
The Rules of Attraction
Oct 11, 2002 Lauren Hynde 6.9
Metascore: 41
The Day
Aug 29, 2012 Shannon 5.6
Metascore: 38
Our Family Wedding
Mar 12, 2010 Ashley McPhee 5.1
Metascore: 36
Life Is Hot in Cracktown
Jun 26, 2009 Concetta 7.5
Metascore: 29
Undiscovered
Aug 26, 2005 Josie 3.7
Metascore: 24
One Missed Call
Jan 4, 2008 Beth Raymond 4.3
Metascore: 21
The Order
Sep 5, 2003 Mara Sinclair 5.3