Shannon Elizabeth
Shannon Elizabeth | |
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 Shannon Elizabeth in 2008 | |
| Born | Shannon Elizabeth Fadal September 7, 1973 Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress model |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Spouse | Joseph D. Reitman (2002–2007) |
Shannon Elizabeth (born Shannon Elizabeth Fadal; September 7, 1973) is an American actress and former fashion model. Elizabeth is well known for her roles in comedy films such as Scary Movie, American Pie, and Jay And Silent Bob Strike Back. She is also well known for her work in horror films such as Thirteen Ghosts, Cursed, and Night of the Demons. She became widely known as a sex symbol for her role in the 1999 comedy film American Pie.
Early life
Elizabeth's father is of Syrian descent[1] and her mother is of English, Irish, German, and Cherokee ancestry.[2] She was born in Houston, Texas and raised in Waco, Texas.[3] In high school, she was very much interested in tennis and at one point even considered a professional tennis career. She worked as a model before she began a career in film.[4]
Career
Acting and modeling
Elizabeth appeared in several films, including the horror film Jack Frost and Dish Dogs, before being cast in 1999's American Pie. Pie was a major box office success, and achieved cult status for her nude bedroom scene in the movie. Elizabeth subsequently appeared in several Hollywood films, including Scary Movie, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, and Tomcats. Elizabeth starred in the UPN series Cuts until the show was canceled in May 2006. Cuts and its parent show, One on One, were two of the many shows not to be picked up by The CW. Elizabeth appeared in That '70s Show for a number of episodes.
In August 1999, she posed for a nude pictorial in Playboy. In 2000 and 2003, she was featured in Maxim.[5] In June 2008 she was Maxim's cover girl.
She provided the likeness and voice for Serena St. Germaine in the 2004 video game, James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing.[6]
Elizabeth was one of the celebrities on an episode of NBC's Thank God You're Here along with Tom Green, Chelsea Handler, and George Takei.
Elizabeth was among the cast of the sixth season of Dancing with the Stars, partnered with Derek Hough. Elizabeth was the seventh star eliminated from the competition.
Elizabeth was the host of the comedy/burlesque series "Live Nude Comedy" in 2009.
Poker
Elizabeth describes poker as her "second career" and has been called "one of the leading celebrity poker players."[7] She visits Las Vegas up to three times each month to participate in poker games with the top players of the United States. Elizabeth played in the Main Event of the 2005 World Series of Poker under the guidance of Daniel Negreanu, and won a special tournament celebrating the opening of a new poker room at Caesars Palace hotel in January 2006, beating out 83 celebrities and poker professionals to win $55,000.[8] She has also cashed four times in the World Series of Poker in 2006 and 2007,[9] but again busted out of the Main Event early. In 2007, she advanced to the semi-finals of the NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship in a field consisting of the top poker professionals before losing to eventual champion Paul Wasicka. Among the four opponents she defeated were three World Series of Poker multiple bracelet winners: Jeff Madsen, Barry Greenstein, and Humberto Brenes.
In May 2010, due to her Lebanese descent, Elizabeth chose to play for Team Lebanon at the World Team[10] event in Las Vegas.[11][12]
Personal life
Elizabeth was in a relationship with actor Joseph D. Reitman for 10 years, including three years of marriage.[13] The couple separated in March 2005,[13] and Elizabeth filed for divorce in late June 2005.[14]
After the September 11 attacks, Elizabeth recorded a public service announcement in which she said, "I'm half Arabic, but I am 100 percent American. What is going on affects me the same as everyone else."[15]
After being eliminated from Dancing with the Stars in April 2008, Elizabeth began dating Derek Hough, her dancing partner on the show. Their relationship ended in August 2009.[16]
Charity work
Animal Avengers, a non-profit animal rescue organization founded by Elizabeth and her then-husband Reitman,[4] is dedicated to rescuing and finding a home for homeless pets, reducing pet overpopulation, promoting responsible pet guardianship and preventing animal cruelty. Among the many fundraising events, Team Bodog raised over $50,000 for Animal Avengers in a celebrity poker night on October 8, 2005. The event was hosted by noted tournament director Matt Savage. Over the past year Shannon Elizabeth has participated in numerous other Bodog-sponsored charity events as well. [citation needed]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Jack Frost | Jill Metzner | Credited as Shannon Elizabeth Fadal |
| 1997 | Blast | Hostage | |
| 1999 | Seamless: Kidz Rule | Nicole | |
| 1999 | American Pie | Nadia | |
| 2000 | Scary Movie | Buffy Gilmore | |
| 2000 | Evicted | Princess | |
| 2000 | Dish Dogs | Anne | Direct-to-DVD release |
| 2001 | Tomcats | Natalie Parker | |
| 2001 | American Pie 2 | Nadia | |
| 2001 | Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back | Justice | |
| 2001 | Thir13en Ghosts | Kathy Kriticos | |
| 2002 | Survivin' the Island | Office worker | Uncredited |
| 2003 | Love Actually | Harriet, the sexy one | |
| 2004 | Johnson Family Vacation | Chrishelle Rene Boudreau | |
| 2005 | Cursed | Becky Morton | Cameo |
| 2005 | The Kid & I | Shelby Roman | |
| 2007 | The Grand | Toni | |
| 2008 | Deal | Michelle | |
| 2009 | Night of the Demons | Angela Feld | |
| 2010 | Leisure Suit Larry: Box Office Bust | Amy Loveheart (Voice) | |
| 2011 | A Novel Romance | Adi Schwartz | |
| 2012 | American Reunion | Nadia |
Television
| Year(s) | Title | Role | Notes | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Arliss | Anya Slovachek | 1 episode | |||||
| 1996 | Hang Time | Nicole | 1 episode | |||||
| 1997 | USA High | Melanie | 1 episode | 2011-next 2 you Chris Brown ft Justin Beiber | 1997 | Step by Step | Cindi | 1 episode |
| 1998 | Pacific Blue | Jo | 1 episode | |||||
| 1997 | Blade Squad | Nurse | Television movie | |||||
| 1999 | Dying to Live | Vanessa Canningham | Television movie | |||||
| 1999 | G vs E | Cherry Valence | 1 episode | |||||
| 2002 | Just Shoot Me! | Karen | 1 episode | |||||
| 2002 | Off Centre | Dawn | 1 episode | |||||
| 2002 | The Twilight Zone | Sondra Lomax | 1 episode | |||||
| 2003 | The Crooked E: The Unshredded Truth About Enron | Courtney | Television movie | |||||
| 2003–2005 | That '70s Show | Brooke | 9 episodes | |||||
| 2004 | One on One | Tiffany | 1 episode | |||||
| 2005 | Confessions of an American Bride | Sam | Television movie | |||||
| 2005 | King of the Hill | Candee (Voice) | 1 episode | |||||
| 2005–2006 | Cuts | Tiffany Sherwood | 31 episodes | |||||
| 2008 | You Belong to Me | Alex Wilson | Television movie |
References
- ^ "Shannon Elizabeth". www.aaiusa.org. Retrieved 2008-06-28.
- ^ http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2000-03-12/news/0003080244_1_titus-lange-bruce-abbott/2
- ^ Steven Russell (2000-02). "Shannon Elizabeth: First she heated up American Pie. Now the nubile newcomer is ready for the Hollywood main course". Interviews. Maxim Online. Archived from the original on 2006-04-21. Retrieved 2006-09-30.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ a b John Crook (2005-02-13). "Shannon Elizabeth Curls up with 'Cuts'". TV News. Zap2it. Retrieved 2006-09-30.
- ^ "Shannon Elizabeth." Maxim.
- ^ Steve Groll (2003-06-19). "007 Insider Update #2: Shannon Elizabeth Voice Over Session - Interview with Senior Publicist Steve Groll". Allmovie. Electronic Arts. Retrieved 2006-09-30.
- ^ "ContactMusic". POKER QUEEN SHANNON ADDICTED TO CARDS. Retrieved July 18, 2006.
- ^ The, Marksman (2010-04-14). "Shannon Elizabeth is better at Poker than you". The Shooting Range. Retrieved 2010-07-21.
- ^ "Shannon Elizabeth". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved March 9, 2007.
- ^ Poker
- ^ TournyBlog: Team Lebanon grabs Shannon Elizabeth
- ^ Poker Nes Daily: World Team Poker’s Team Lebanon Signs Shannon Elizabeth
- ^ a b "'American Pie' husband wants half of the dough". Pittsburg Tribune-Review. 2007-05-31. Retrieved 2007-10-28.
{{cite news}}:|first=missing|last=(help); Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help); External link in|publisher= - ^ Marcus Errico. "Bye-Bye, Mrs. "American Pie"". E! News. Retrieved 2006-09-30.
- ^ Movie & TV News. IMDB.com News. Retrieved October 7, 2007.
- ^ "Shannon Elizabeth, Derek Hough Split" "Us Magazine"/ August 9, 2009/
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