: Shannyn Sossamon is an American actress, musician, and DJ born on October 8, 1978, in Honolulu, Hawaii. She was discovered working as a DJ at a party in Los Angeles and cast in her feature debut A Knight's Tale (2001) alongside Heath Ledger. She went on to appear in Rules of Attraction, 40 Days and 40 Nights, Wristcutters: A Love Story, One Missed Call, and Wayward Pines. Known for her ethereal alternative beauty and effortlessly cool screen persona.