Shannon Tweed Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 10 in |
Weight | 70 kg |
Date of Birth | March 10, 1957 |
Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Spouse | Gene Simmons |
Shannon Tweed is a Canadian actress, model, reality star, voice-over actress, and narrator who is prominently known for her portrayal in the genre of the erotic thriller. She is also known for her appearance alongside her family in the Gene Simmons Family Jewels show from 2006 to 2012. The beautiful actress who has been in the industry for more than 2 decades has appeared in a number of hit films including Of Unknown Origin (1983), Hot Dog…The Movie (1984), Indecent Behavior (1993), Detroit Rock City (1999), Possessed by the Night (1994), Scorned (1994), Indecent Behavior 3 (1995), Victim of Desire (1995), and Human Desires (1997).
Her acting credits also include a number of hit TV show appearances such as Falcon Crest (1982-1983), Days of Our Lives (1985-1986), 1st & Ten: The Championship (1989-1991), and the Gene Simmons Family Jewels (2006-2012). On the other hand, Shannon was also chosen as the Playmate of the Month (1981) and then she was crowned as the Playmate of the Year in 1982. Aside from that, Shannon has amassed more than 150k followers on Facebook, more than 400k followers on Twitter, and more than 200k followers on Instagram.
Born Name
Shannon Lee Tweed
Nick Name
Turtle
Sun Sign
Pisces
Born Place
Placentia, Newfoundland, Canada
Residence
Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality
Education
Shannon studied at the Mount Royal Collegiate in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Occupation
Actress, Model, Reality Star, Voice-Over Actress, and Narrator
Family
- Father – Donald Keith Tweed (Mink Rancher)
- Mother – Louise Tweed
- Siblings – Tracy Tweed (Younger Sister) (Actress), Kim Tweed (Sister), Lance Tweed (Brother), Tarry Tweed (Brother), Jeff Tweed (Brother), Sara Tweed (Sister)
- Others – Peter Abraham Wall (Maternal Grandfather), Peter Wall (Maternal Great Grandfather), Gertruda Wall(Maternal Great Grandmother), Sarah Letkeman (Maternal Grandmother), Johann Letkeman (Maternal Great Grandfather), Eliesabeth (Maternal Great Grandmother)
Manager
Shannon is represented by The Characters Talent Agency.
Build
Voluptuous
Height
5 ft 10 in or 178 cm
Weight
70 kg or 154.5 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Shannon has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
White
Shannon has German ancestry on her mother’s side.
Hair Color
Blonde
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Voluptuous-buxom figure
- Beautiful eyes
- Plump lower lip
- Triangular face shape
Best Known For
- Being titled as the “Playmate of the Month” for the month of November 1981
- Being chosen as the “Playboy Playmate of the Year” in 1982
- Her important portrayal of more than 2 dozen characters including Meg Hughes in Of Unknown Origin (1983), Sylvia Fonda in Hot Dog…The Movie (1984), Dr. Rebecca Mathis in Indecent Behavior (1993) and Indecent Behavior 3 (1995), Amanda Finch in Detroit Rock City (1999), Carol McKay in Possessed by the Night (1994), Patricia Langley Amanda Chessfield in Scorned (1994), Carla Duvall in Victim of Desire (1995), and Alicia Royale in Human Desires (1997)
- Starring in many hit shows such as in Falcon Crest (1982-1983) as Diana Hunter, Days of Our Lives (1985-1986) as Savannah Wilder, 1st & Ten: The Championship (1989-1991) as Kristy Fullbright
- Appearing alongside Nick Simmons, Sophie Simmons, and her husband Gene on the Gene Simmons Family Jewels (2006-2012)
- For her appearance in various erotic thriller films
- Being featured on the cover of various magazines including Playboy and Orange Coast
- Working alongside various well-known stars like Hulk Hogan, Carl Weathers, Amy Lindsey, Cary Elwes, Elaine Hendrix, Christopher Lloyd, and Mary Steenburgen
First Film
She made her debut theatrical film appearance in the role of a “Body double” in Curtains in 1983. However, her role was uncredited.
Shannon made her first theatrical film appearance as Meg Hughes in director George P. Cosmatos Canadian-American horror film Of Unknown Origin in 1983. She was featured alongside actor Peter Weller, Jennifer Dale, Lawrence Dane, Kenneth Welsh, and Louis Del Grande.
First TV Show
Shannon made her debut TV show appearance as Diana Hunter in Falcon Crest in 1982. She appeared alongside various well-known actors like Ana Alicia, Jane Wyman, Lorenzo Lamas, David Selby, and Abby Dalton.
Personal Trainer
In an interview with IGN For Men, Shannon stated that she had been practicing kickboxing since 1992. Later, she went on to train even harder for her films Assault on Devil’s Island (1997) and Assault on Death Mountain (1999). She also told them that she was very fond of doing aerobics. However, after the birth of her children, Shannon needed an effective and quick cardio-intensive exercise to drop at least 60 lbs or 27 kgs. That is when she discovered kickboxing.
Beauty Routine
In order to maintain her lustrous hair, Shannon does not use any kind of additional hair products besides shampoo and conditioner. Nevertheless, she uses a roller and an iron to get those perfect curls. She uses them right after her hair is dry but still moist.
As for her makeup, she only uses products from drugstore.com.
Shannon Tweed Favorite Things
- FunnyMan – Gene Wilder
- Thing To Do – Apply makeup
- Word – Yes
- Sound – Laughter
- Song – Doris Day‘s Que Sera Sera (1956)
- Movie – Sophie’s Choice (1982)
- Book – Sophie’s Choice (1979)
Source – Facebook, SeaAndBeScene.com
Shannon Tweed Facts
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