Shannon Marie Kahololani Sossamon (born October 3, 1978) is an American actress.She starred in the film A Knight's Tale, which gained her wider fame and praise.She has since established herself in Hollywood after starring in several films such as 40 Days and 40 Nights, Wristcutters: A Love Story, and One Missed Call.Sossamon also had a starring role in the CBS's vampire drama, Moonlight. Sossamon was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, the daughter of Sherry Sossamon, a nurse, and Todd Lindberg; her mother later re-married Randy Goldstein. She is of Dutch, English, Irish, German, French, Filipino, and Hawaiian descent. The y in her first name was an adolescent alteration in 1995.Sossamon grew up in Reno, Nevada, and attended Galena High School there.The day after her high school graduation, Sossamon moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in dance. After moving to Los Angeles, Sossamon began to work as a DJ, booking gigs in local clubs. This book is your ultimate resource for Shannyn Sossamon. Here you will find the most up-to-date information, photos, and much more. In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is to know about her Early life, Career and Personal life right away. A quick look inside: Shannyn Sossamon, A Knight's Tale, 40 Days and 40 Nights, The Rules of Attraction (film), The Order (2003 film), Devour (film), Undiscovered, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Wristcutters: A Love Story, The Holiday, Catacombs (2007 film), One Missed Call (2008 film), Life Is Hot in Cracktown, Our Family Wedding, The Heavy (film), Road to Nowhere (film), The Day (film).