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Shawn Batten | |
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| Born | Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. [1] |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1994–2006; 2022 |
| Spouse | Steve Lukather (2002–2010) |
Shawn Batten (born August 14) [1] is an American actress most known for portraying Sara Cummings from 1997 to 1999 in NBC's soap opera Sunset Beach and Natalia Carlisle on Spyder Games (2001).
Born in Kansas City, Missouri, [1] Batten grew up in Ramsey, New Jersey. [2] She earned a BFA in theatre from Syracuse University. [1] [3]
Batten began her career with appearances in several commercials, off-Broadway plays, and television pilots. Soon after signing with William Morris Agency (now William Morris Endeavor), Batten worked as a production assistant for VH1 and MTV. She eventually landed the role of Sara Cummings in Sunset Beach . [1] Batten stayed with the show until its cancellation in 1999. She then joined the cast of teen drama Spyder Games, where she played the leading role and appeared in 59 out of 60 episodes. [4]
Batten made numerous guest appearances on TV series, with recurring roles on Beverly Hills 90210, The Sklar Brothers; Apt. 2F, and The Lone Gunman. She also had roles in feature films such as Academy Award Best Picture nominee Quiz Show, [1] and award-winning indie films One Dog Day and Delinquent. [1]
Besides a one-episode appearance on the short-lived Don Johnson series Just Legal in 2006 and several commercials and voiceover projects.
Batten married her longtime boyfriend, Toto guitarist Steve Lukather, in 2002. They had two children and divorced in 2010. [3]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Quiz Show | Cornwall Cousin | |
| 1995 | Delinquent | Tracy DeLors | |
| 1997 | One Dog Day | Karina |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Apartment 2F | Brittany | 2 episodes |
| 1998 | Beverly Hills, 90210 | Officer Tammy Hansen | |
| 1998 | Sunset Beach: Shockwave | Sara Cummings | Television film |
| 1998–1999 | Sunset Beach | Sara Cummings | 243 episodes |
| 2001 | The Lone Gunmen | Nurse Marilyn | Episode: "Diagnosis: Jimmy" |
| 2001 | Spyder Games | Natalia Carlisle | 65 episodes |
| 2006 | Just Legal | Sophie | Episode: "The Code" |
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