Shannon Elizabeth Biography
Shannon Elizabeth was born on September 7, 1973 in Houston, Texas, the daughter of a Syrian/Lebanese father and a mother also of mixed decent (Cherokee Indian). Soon after Shannon was born, her family moved to Waco, Texas, where most her family already lived. As a child, Shannon took dance lessons, including tap, ballet and many other forms. While attending High School, however, she was very interested in tennis. She even considered going pro, and making tennis her life. Also during high school, she was active in cheerleading, volleyball, and student council treasurer. As a senior, Shannon did some modeling in New York, and even got herself an agent. After graduating, she went to Tokyo, Japan, Milan, Hong Kong, and various other places to model. After coming back to America, she did some Ford Modeling for a while, and also worked with Elite Agency. She also showed a passion for acting, and began to take classes. She has definately succeded in the acting industry also, her most recent projects include American Pie (1999) and its sequel, American Pie 2 (2001), Scary Movie (2000) and Seamless: Kidz Rule (1999).
Spouse - Joseph D. Reitman (15 June 2002 - present) (filed for divorce)
Sometimes Credited As: Shannon Elizabeth Fadal
More Interesting Information for Shannon Elizabeth
Starred as singer Enrique Iglesias' love interest in the video for his third American single, "Be With You."
Grew up in Waco, Texas.
Shannon is part Syrian.
Shannon lives with Joseph D. Reitman. They have five dogs. [July 1999]
Is an avid animal lover, supporting numerous charities.
Shannon Elizabeth is well trained in Krav Maga - the Israeli hand-to-hand combat system. She trained at the Krav Maga National Training Center in Los Angeles for her role in Tomcats, and she continues to train ever since.
Voted the 8th Sexiest Female Movie Star in the Australian Empire Magazine September 2002.
Mentioned in Bowling For Soup's extended version of "Ohio (Come Back To Texas)".
A big fan of the Boston Red Sox.
Posed for Playboy magazine [1997 and 1998] and says it's one of her "...biggest regrets!"
Appeared in two movies in 2001, that featured the song "Want You Bad" by The Offspring. American Pie 2 (2001) and Tomcats (2001).
Is a vegetarian.
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Shannon Elizabeth Filmography
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Actress - filmography
(In Production) (2000s) (1990s)
Deal (2006)
Plot Outline: As an ex-gambler teaches a hot-shot college kid some things about
playing cards, he finds himself pulled into the world series of poker, where his
protégé is his toughest competition.
"Cuts" .... Tiffany Sherwood
- Class Dismissed (2006) TV Episode .... Tiffany
- Carpal Kids (2006) TV Episode .... Tiffany Sherwood
- On the Road Again (2005) TV Episode .... Tiffany Sherwood
The Kid & I (2005) .... Shelby Roman
"King of the Hill"
- Harlottown (2005) TV Episode (voice) .... Candee
Confessions of an American Bride (2005) (TV) .... Sam
"That '70s Show"
- Oh, Baby We Got a Good Thing Goin' (2005) TV Episode .... Brooke
- Going Mobile (2004) TV Episode .... Brooke
- 5:15 (2004) TV Episode .... Brooke
- Baby Don't You Do It (2004) TV Episode .... Brooke
- I Can See for Miles (2004) TV Episode .... Brooke
(3 more)
Cursed (2005) .... Becky
... aka Verflucht (Germany)
... aka Wes Craven's Cursed (USA: complete title)
"One on One"
- Phatheadz (2004) TV Episode .... Tiffany
Johnson Family Vacation (2004) .... Chrishelle Rene Boudreau
James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing (2004) (VG) (voice) .... Serena St. Germaine
... aka Everything or Nothing (USA: short title)
Love Actually (2003) .... Harriet, the sexy one
The Crooked E: The Unshredded Truth About Enron (2003) (TV) .... Courtney
Survivin' the Island (2002) (uncredited) .... Office Worker
"The Twilight Zone"
- Dream Lover (2002) TV Episode .... Sondra Lomax
"Off Centre"
- Addicted to Love (2002) TV Episode .... Dawn
"Just Shoot Me!"
- About a Boy (2002) TV Episode .... Karen
Thir13en Ghosts (2001) .... Kathy Kriticos
... aka 13 fantômes (Canada: French title)
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001) .... Justice
American Pie 2 (2001) .... Nadia
Tomcats (2001) .... Natalie Parker
Dish Dogs (2000) (V) .... Anne
Evicted (2000) .... Princess
Scary Movie (2000) .... Buffy Gilmore
"G vs E"
... aka Good vs Evil (USA: new title)
- Men Are from Mars, Women Are Evil (1999) TV Episode .... Cherry Valence
American Pie (1999) .... Nadia
Dying to Live (1999) (TV) .... Vanessa Canningham
Seamless: Kidz Rule (1999) .... Nicole
"Pacific Blue"
- Damaged Goods (1998) TV Episode .... Jo
Blade Squad (1998) (TV) .... Nurse
"Step by Step"
- Can't Buy Me Love (1997) TV Episode .... Cindi
"USA High"
- Internet Love Story (1997) TV Episode .... Melanie
Blast (1997) .... Hostage
"Hang Time"
- Green-Eyed Julie (1996) TV Episode .... Nicole
"Arli$$"
- Crossing the Line (1996) TV Episode .... Anya Slovachek
Jack Frost (1996) (as Shannon Elizabeth Fadal) .... Jill Metzner