Shannon Elizabeth Biography

Shannon Elizabeth (born September 7, 1973 in Houston, Texas, USA) is an American actress, poker player, and former fashion model. Elizabeth came to prominence in the 1999 comedy film American Pie.

Early life

Elizabeth was born Shannon Elizabeth Fadal in Houston, Texas, the only child of Patricia Dianne (Abbott) and Gerald Edward Fadal. Her father is of Syrian and Lebanese descendant and her mother has English, Irish, and Cherokee ancestry. Shannon Elizabeth was raised in Waco, Texas. 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.

Career

Shannon Elizabeth appeared in several low-budget films, including the notorious Jack Frost and Dish Dogs, before being cast in 1999's American Pie, which was a major box office success and where she made one topless. Elizabeth subsequently appeared in several major Hollywood films, including Scary Movie (2000) and Tomcats. Elizabeth starred in the UPN series Cuts until the show was canceled in May of 2006.

In August 1999, she appeared nude in Playboy magazine. In 2000 and 2003, she was featured in Maxim magazine.

Shannon Elizabeth also provided the likeness and voice for Serena St. Germaine in the 2003 video game, James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing.

Elizabeth was in a relationship with actor Joseph D. Reitman for ten years, including three years of marriage. The couple separated in March 2005, and Elizabeth filed for divorce in late June 2005.

AnimalAvengers.com, a non-profit animal rescue organization founded by Elizabeth and her then husband Reitman, is dedicated to rescuing and finding a home for homeless pets, reducing pet overpopulation, promoting responsible pet guardianship and preventing animal cruelty.

Elizabeth, who describes poker as her "second career" has been called "one of the leading celebrity poker players."

Shannon Elizabeth Filmography - Movies - TV

• The Grand (2007) .... Toni
• "Cuts" .... Tiffany Sherwood / ... (13 episodes, 2005-2006)
  - Hollaback, Girl (2006) TV Episode .... Tiffany Sherwood
  - It's a Ring Thing (2006) TV Episode .... Tiffany Sherwood
  - Coupling... Except Funnier (2006) TV Episode .... Tiffany Sherwood
  - Codebreakers (2006) TV Episode .... Tiffany Sherwood
  - Strictly Biz-Nass 2: Biz Nastier (2006) TV Episode .... Tiffany Sherwood
• Deal (2006)
• The Kid & I (2005) .... Shelby Roman
• "King of the Hill" .... Candee (1 episode, 2005)
  - Harlottown (2005) TV Episode (voice) .... Candee
• Confessions of an American Bride (2005) (TV) .... Sam
• "That '70s Show" .... Brooke (9 episodes, 2003-2005)
  - 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
• Cursed (2005) .... Becky
  ... aka Verflucht (Germany)
  ... aka Wes Craven's Cursed (USA: complete title)
• "One on One" .... Tiffany (1 episode, 2004)
  - Phatheadz (2004) TV Episode .... Tiffany
• Johnson Family Vacation (2004) .... Chrishelle Rene Boudreau
• James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing (2003) (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" .... Sondra Lomax (1 episode, 2002)
  - Dream Lover (2002) TV Episode .... Sondra Lomax
• "Off Centre" .... Dawn (1 episode, 2002)
  - Addicted to Love (2002) TV Episode .... Dawn
• "Just Shoot Me!" .... Karen (1 episode, 2002)
  - 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" .... Cherry Valence (1 episode, 1999)
  ... 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" .... Jo (1 episode, 1998)
  - Damaged Goods (1998) TV Episode .... Jo
• Blade Squad (1998) (TV) .... Nurse
• "Step by Step" .... Cindi (1 episode, 1997)
  - Can't Buy Me Love (1997) TV Episode .... Cindi
• "USA High" .... Melanie (1 episode, 1997)
  - Internet Love Story (1997) TV Episode .... Melanie
• Blast (1997) .... Hostage
• "Hang Time" .... Nicole (1 episode, 1996)
  - Green-Eyed Julie (1996) TV Episode .... Nicole
• "Arli$$" .... Anya Slovachek (1 episode, 1996)
  - Crossing the Line (1996) TV Episode .... Anya Slovachek
• Jack Frost (1996) (as Shannon Elizabeth Fadal) .... Jill Metzner

  Shannon Elizabeth Producer - Filmography

• Survivin' the Island (2002) (executive producer)

  Self Filmography - Appearances - TV

• Partially True Tales of High Adventure! (2007)
• "Thank God You're Here" (1 episode, 2007)
  - Episode #1.4 (2007) TV Episode
• "The Tony Danza Show" (1 episode, 2005)
  - Episode #2.26 (2005) TV Episode
• "Live with Regis and Kathie Lee" (4 episodes, 2005)
  ... aka Live with Regis (USA: new title)
  ... aka Live with Regis & Kelly (USA: new title)
  - Episode dated 6 October 2005 (2005) TV Episode
  - Episode dated 21 June 2005 (2005) TV Episode
  - Episode dated 28 January 2005 (2005) TV Episode
  - Episode dated 20 January 2005 (2005) TV Episode
• "Mad TV" (1 episode, 2005)
  - Episode #11.1 (2005) TV Episode
• "Last Call with Carson Daly" (2 episodes, 2005)
  - Episode dated 16 September 2005 (2005) TV Episode
  - Episode dated 6 May 2005 (2005) TV Episode
• The Teen Choice Awards 2005 (2005) (TV) - Attendee
• "Life & Style" (1 episode, 2005)
  - Episode dated 7 July 2005 (2005) TV Episode
• "E! Hollywood Hold'em" (1 episode, 2005)
  - Shannon Elizabeth (2005) TV Episode
• Behind the Fangs: The Making of 'Cursed' (2005)
• "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" (1 episode, 2005)
  - Episode #1.25 (2005) TV Episode
• "Celebrity Poker Showdown" (3 episodes, 2003-2004)
  - Tournament 4, Game 4 (2004) TV Episode
  - Tournament 1 Championship (2004) TV Episode (uncredited)
  - Tournament 1, Game 4 (2003) TV Episode
• "Celebrity Blackjack" (2 episodes, 2004)
  - Tournament 1 Championship (2004) TV Episode
  - Tournament 1, Game 1 (2004) TV Episode
• "Punk'd" (1 episode, 2004)
  - Episode #3.7 (2004) TV Episode
• "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" (1 episode, 2004)
  - Episode dated 11 May 2004 (2004) TV Episode
• "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" (1 episode, 2004)
  ... aka Conan O'Brien (Australia)
  - Episode dated 15 April 2004 (2004) TV Episode
• Why Blitt? (2004) (TV)
• Oh, What a Lovely Tea Party (2004)
• VH1 Big in 03 (2003) (TV)
• 2003 MTV Movie Awards (2003) (TV)
• MTV Icon: Metallica (2003) (TV)
• 50 Sexiest Video Moments (2003) (TV) (Hostess)
• "VH-1 Behind the Movie" (1 episode, 2002)
  - American Pie (2002) TV Episode
• The Making of 'Thir13en Ghosts' (2002) (V)
• "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" (1 episode, 2001)
  - Episode dated 26 November 2001 (2001) TV Episode
• "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" (2 episodes, 2001)
  ... aka Jay Leno (Australia)
  - Episode dated 2 November 2001 (2001) TV Episode
  - Episode dated 23 August 2001 (2001) TV Episode
• "Celebrity Adventures" (1 episode, 2001)
  - Ruins of Greece (2001) TV Episode
• "The Big Breakfast" (1 episode, 2001)
  - Episode dated 5 September 2001 (2001) TV Episode
• "The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn" (1 episode, 2001)
  ... aka The Late Late Show (USA: short title)
  - Episode dated 21 August 2001 (2001) TV Episode
• Starz on the Set: American Pie 2 (2001) (TV)
• 2001 MTV Movie Awards (2001) (TV)
• 2000 MTV Movie Awards (2000) (TV) (Presenter)
• "Trackers" (1 episode, 2000)
  - What's Hot in Music (2000) TV Episode
• "Politically Incorrect" (1 episode, 2000)
  ... aka P.I. (USA: short title)
  - Episode dated 29 June 2000 (2000) TV Episode
• "Howard Stern" (1 episode, 2000)
  - Episode dated 28 June 2000 (2000) TV Episode
• "TFI Friday" (1 episode, 2000)
  ... aka Thank Four It's Friday
  - Episode dated 17 March 2000 (2000) TV Episode