Famous People with Name Shannon

Shannon MacMillan            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Shannon MacMillan: is a former American professional soccer player. She was a member of the U.S. Women's National Team that won the gold medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics and at the 1999 Women's World Cup. In 2007, MacMillan became an assistant coach for the UCLA women's soccer team.

Shannon Lee Miller            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Shannon Lee Miller: is an American lawyer and artistic gymnast from Edmond, Oklahoma. She is the most decorated gymnast in U.S. History, and considered one of the greatest gymnasts the United States has ever produced.

Shannon Shorr            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Shannon Shorr: is a professional poker player from Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Shorr grew up in Birmingham, where he was a baseball player at Shades Valley High School. Shorr is notable for his success in poker tournaments, much of which occurred before his 21st birthday. Because 21 is the minimum legal age for gambling in almost all jurisdictions in the United States, Shorr was forced to go abroad to compete, where he cashed in several tournaments. In the 2008 World Series of Poker, Shorr finished runner-up to Matt Keikoan at the $2000 No Limit Holdem tournament (event #7), earning $349,141. It is Shorr's best finish to date at the WSOP.

Shannon Elizabeth            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Shannon Elizabeth: is an American actress and former fashion model. Elizabeth came to prominence in the 1999 comedy film American Pie. is an American actress and former fashion model. Elizabeth came to prominence in the 1999 comedy film American Pie.

Shannon "The Cannon" Briggs            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Shannon "The Cannon" Briggs: is an American heavyweight boxer and actor. Born in Brooklyn, New York and raised in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn, Briggs was homeless for a period in his childhood. At age 17, Briggs began training at Jimmy Farrow's Starrett City Gym. Briggs beca

A.J. Shannon            Origin/Culture/Country: American

A.J. Shannon: is a Canadian lacrosse player for the Philadelphia Wings in the National Lacrosse League, and the Boston Cannons of the Major League Lacrosse. Shannon was drafted by the Buffalo Bandits in the first round (6th overall) in the 2003 NLL entry draft. Followi

Patrick Shannon            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Patrick Shannon: was the Mayor of Kansas City, Missouri from 1864–1865.He was elected to the city council in 1861. During the American Civil War he joined the Confederates and rose from private to major. He was elected to the council in 1864 and became mayor when Robert T

Edward C. Shannon            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Edward C. Shannon: was the Republican Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania from 1931 to 1935.

Wilson Shannon            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Wilson Shannon: was a Democratic politician from Ohio and Kansas. He served as the 14th and 16th Governor of Ohio, and was the first governor of Ohio born in the state. Shannon was the second governor of Kansas Territory. He ran for the U.S. House of Representatives in 1

Stephen C. Shannon            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Stephen C. Shannon: is an American politician. From 2004 to 2009, Shannon represented Virginia’s 35th District in the Virginia House of Delegates. He was the 2009 Democratic nominee for Attorney General of Virginia. He was defeated by his opponent, Republican Ken Cuccinelli.