Shannon Elizabeth is an actress from the United States. She is also a professional poker player, a fashion model, and a film producer. She has appeared in a number of comedies and horror films. She is best known for her roles in the films American Pie,’ ‘Scary Movie,’ and ‘Cursed,’ ‘Jack Frost,’ and ‘Night of Demons.’ She now resides in Cape Town, South Africa, where she operates an animal rescue organization.
Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name: | Shannon Elizabeth |
|---|---|
| Real Name/Full Name: | Shannon Elizabeth Fadal |
| Gender: | Female |
| Age: | 51 years old |
| Birth Date: | 7 September 1973 |
| Birth Place: | Houston, Texas, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.75 m |
| Weight: | 55 kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Divorced |
| Husband/Spouse (Name): | Joseph D. Reitman (m. 2002–2007) |
| Children: | N/A |
| Dating/Boyfriend (Name): | N/A |
| Profession: | American actress and former fashion model |
| Net Worth in 2024: | $10 million |
Shannon Elizabeth Biography
Shannon Elizabeth Fadal was born in Houston, Texas, on September 7, 1973, to Patricia Diane Fadal and Gerald Edward Fadal. Her early years were spent in Waco, Texas. She attended Waco High School and graduated in 1991. She was a member of her high school tennis team and had considered pursuing tennis as a professional career.
Shannon Elizabeth Age, Height, And Weight
Shannon Elizabeth was born on September 7, 1973, she is 51 years as of 2024. Her height is 1.75 meters and her weight is 55 kilograms.
Career
Shannon Elizabeth began her acting career with minor roles in television and film. When she was discovered, she landed the role of Nadia in the 1999 film ‘American Pie.’ She went on to appear in films such as ‘Scary Movie,’ ‘Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back,’ and ‘Tomcats.’
She was the cover girl of Maxim magazine in 2008. She portrayed Serena St. Germaine in the 2004 video game James Bond 007-everything or nothing. She appeared on NBC TV’s celebrity show “Thank God You’re Here,” alongside Tom Green, George Takei, and Chelsea Handler.
She appeared on an episode of Dancing with the Stars as a partner with Derek Hough. In 2009, she hosted the comedy series ‘Live Nude Comedy.’ She was cast as Brown’s girlfriend in Chris Brown’s ‘Next to You’ music video in 2011.
Shannon Elizabeth considered poker as a secondary profession. From 2006 to 2010, she was a professional poker player. She won a poker tournament in January 2006, defeating 83 celebrities. She competed in the NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship, where she was defeated by Paul Wasicka. Shannon Elizabeth was a spokesperson for Farm Sanctuary’s Adopt a Turkey program, which encouraged people to adopt a turkey rather than kill one for Thanksgiving.
She founded ‘Animal Avengers,’ an organization dedicated to pet rescue and adoption, as well as efforts to reduce pet overpopulation and prevent animal cruelty.
Shannon Elizabeth Awards
Shannon Elizabeth was nominated for an MTV Movie Award in 2000 for her performance in the film ‘American Pie’ (1999).
Shannon Elizabeth shared the Young Hollywood Award for Best Ensemble Cast for the film ‘American Pie’ (1999) with nine other people in the year 2000.
She received the Hollywood Breakthrough Award-Breakthrough Female Performance for ‘American Pie 2’ in 2001. (2001).
In 2004, she was nominated for a Phoenix Film Critics Society Award for Best Ensemble Actress for the film “Love Actually.” For the film ‘A Novel Romance,’ she received the New York International Independent Film and Video Festival Award for Best Actress in 2011.
Shannon Elizabeth’s Net Worth
Shannon Elizabeth’s net worth is estimated to be $10 million as of March 2024. Her main sources of income are her numerous film and television appearances, modeling assignments (mostly for Maxim and Playboy magazines), and her professional poker playing.
Shannon Elizabeth has been consistent in her career since the beginning. She dabbled in modeling before deciding to pursue acting as a full-time career. She is well-known for her comedic and horror films, as well as her role as a sex symbol. She was the cover girl for Maxim magazine. She has a lively personality and used to play professional poker in her spare time.
She is a vegan and an environmentalist. She is the founder of ‘Animal Avengers,’ an animal rescue organization dedicated to the rescue of homeless pets and the prevention of animal cruelty. She has participated in and organized numerous charity events to raise funds for her organization.
