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Shannyn Sossamon
Also known as Shannon Marie Kahololanie Sossamon
- Born
- Oct 3, 1978age 47
- height
- 5'7" (or 170 cm)
- body type
- Slim
Biography
About Shannyn Sossamon
Shannyn Sossamon first caught attention playing Erica Sutton in Miramax's 2002 romantic comedy '40 Days and 40 Nights,' opposite Josh Hartnett. The role earned her a Young Hollywood Award for Breakthrough Female Performance that same year. She went on to star as the female lead in the indie romantic black comedy 'Wristcutters: A Love Story,' based on a short story by Etgar Keret, and appeared in 'The End of Love' as Lydia, a single mother and love interest of Mark Webber's character. In 2014, she voiced a character named Lorna in an episode of 'Over the Garden Wall.'
Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, Sossamon has a mixed heritage that includes Dutch, English, French, German, Irish, Filipino, and Hawaiian roots. Her mother, Sherry Sossamon, worked as a nurse, and her father is Todd Lindberg. She is the sister of Jenny Lee Lindberg, bassist for the band Warpaint, and was Warpaint's original drummer before focusing on acting.
Sossamon is also a musician, and her personal life includes two sons: Audio Science Clayton, born in May 2003, and Mortimer, born in December 2011. She is in a relationship with Dallas Clayton, an author and illustrator known for the children's book series 'Awesome Book.' With her slim build, natural curves, and a 32A bra cup size, she has a distinctive look. She keeps her body art minimal, with tattoos on her right shoulder and lower back, and no piercings. At 47, she remains an active presence on Instagram, where she shares glimpses of her life with 95,000 followers.
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Profile details
Personal
- Birthplace
- Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
Body
- Hair Color
- Black
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Weight
- 119 lbs (or 54 kg)
- Measurements
- 32–25–32 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.78
- Bra/Cup Size
- 32A show conversions - UK: 32A, EU: 70A, AU: 10A, JP: 70A
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
- Tattoos
- Right Shoulder and Lower Back
- Piercings
- None
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 95k (as of March 2026)
Frequently asked
How did Shannyn Sossamon win a Young Hollywood Award?
She won the Young Hollywood Award for Breakthrough Female Performance in 2002, the same year she starred in '40 Days and 40 Nights.'
What role did she voice in 'Over the Garden Wall'?
She voiced a character named Lorna in an episode of the animated series that aired on November 6, 2014.
What is her connection to the band Warpaint?
She is the sister of Warpaint's bassist Jenny Lee Lindberg and was the band's original drummer before leaving to pursue acting.
How many children does she have and what are their names?
She has two sons: Audio Science Clayton, born in May 2003, and Mortimer Sossamon Dallas Clayton, born in December 2011.
Did you know
- Her son's name, Audio Science Clayton, was chosen by her and partner Dallas Clayton.
- She was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, and grew up with a diverse ancestry including Hawaiian and Filipino roots.
- Before acting full-time, she drummed for the band Warpaint, which features her sister Jenny Lee Lindberg on bass.
- Her measurements are 32-25-32, with a 32A bra cup size and natural breasts.
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