- A self-described mutt (she's Hawaiian, French, Dutch, Irish, Filipino and German), Shannyn was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on October 3, 1978.
- Shannyn loves all kinds of music, watching movies, and dancing, writing, and painting.
- Was born in Hawaii but grew up in Nevada.
- Was with her friend, who deejayed for Gwyneth Paltrow and Jack Paltrow's joint birthday party in Hollywood, when discovered by director of A KNIGHT'S TALE (2001).
- Was in three commercials before being in the movies: Oldsmobile, Kodak, and The Gap.
- Stars in Mick Jagger's solo video God Gave Me Everything (November, 2001)
- Was a receptionist for her stepfather's car dealership.
- Was as a DJ in small clubs in LA.
- Worked briefly as a telemarketer for a carpet cleaning service.
- Nominated for Best Kiss at MTV Movie Awards for A KNIGHT'S TALE (2002) - shared with Heath Ledger
- Nominated for Best Musical Sequence at MTV Movie Awards for A KNIGHT'S TALE (2002) - shared with Heath Ledger
- Nominated for Breakthrough Female Performance at MTV Movie Awards for A KNIGHT'S TALE (2002)
Quotes- On giving up sex for 40 days: "Anyway, celibacy is overrated. Just ask the priests."
Awards- Young Hollywood Awards: Breakthrough Performance - Female (2002)
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