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Emily Deschanel was born in California, the older daughter of legendary cinematographer Caleb Deschanel and actress Mary Jo Deschanel. Her younger sister is Zooey Deschanel. Due to her parents' work, she traveled extensively as a child. She was educated in Los Angeles at Harvard-Westlake and Crossroads Schools... See full bio »

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Emily Erin Deschanel
in Los Angeles, California, USA
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2005-2013 Bones (TV series)
Dr. Temperance 'Bones' Brennan / Dr. Temperance Brennan
– The Secret in the Siege (2013) … Dr. Temperance 'Bones' Brennan
– The Pathos in the Pathogens (2013) … Dr. Temperance 'Bones' Brennan
– The Party in the Pants (2013) … Dr. Temperance 'Bones' Brennan
– The Maiden in the Mushrooms (2013) … Dr. Temperance 'Bones' Brennan
– The Blood from the Stones (2013) … Dr. Temperance 'Bones' Brennan
See all 165 episodes »
 
2011 The Perfect Family
Shannon Cleary
 
2010 The Cleveland Show (TV series)
Julia Roberts
– Cleveland Live! (2010) … Julia Roberts (voice)
 
2009 Tit for Tat (TV series)
Emily
 
2009 My Sister's Keeper
Dr. Farquad
 
2006 Glory Road
Mary Haskins
 
2005 That Night (short)
Annie
 
2005 Mute (short)
Claire
 
2005 Boogeyman
Kate Houghton
 
2004 Old Tricks (short)
Woman
 
2004 Spider-Man 2
Receptionist
 
2004 Crossing Jordan (TV series)
Michelle
– All the News Fit to Print (2004) … Michelle
 
2004 The Alamo
Rosanna Travis
 
2003 Cold Mountain
Mrs. Morgan
 
2003 Easy
Laura Harris
 
2003 The Dan Show (TV movie)
Sam
 
2002 Providence (TV series)
Annie Frank / Annie Franks
– The Eleventh Hour (2002) … Annie Franks
– Cloak & Dagger (2002) … Annie Frank
 
2002 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (TV series)
Cassie Germaine
– Surveillance (2002) … Cassie Germaine
 
2002 Rose Red (TV mini-series)
Pam Asbury
– Episode #1.3 (2002) … Pam Asbury
– Episode #1.2 (2002) … Pam Asbury
– Episode #1.1 (2002) … Pam Asbury
 
2001 The Heart Department (TV movie)
Maude Allyn
 
2000 It's a Shame About Ray (short)
Maggie
 
1994 It Could Happen to You
Paint Throwing Fur-Activist
 
Show ShowProducer (2 titles)
Bones (TV series) (producer - 91 episodes, 2009-2013) (co-producer - 25 episodes, 2007-2009)
– The Secret in the Siege (2013) (producer)
– The Pathos in the Pathogens (2013) (producer)
– The Party in the Pants (2013) (producer)
– The Fact in the Fiction (2013) (producer)
– The Friend in Need (2013) (producer)
See all 116 episodes »
 
2012 How I Became an Elephant (documentary) (associate producer)
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (1 title)
2008 Bones (TV series)
– The Wannabe in the Weeds (2008) (performer: "Girls Just Want To Have Fun" - uncredited)
 
Show ShowSelf (29 titles)
2013 Unity (documentary)
Narrator
 
2012 Conan (TV series)
Herself
– Journey to the Return of Revenge Against the Future (2012) … Herself
 
2012 2012 Primetime Creative Arts Emmys (TV movie)
Herself - Presenter
 
2012 Up Close with Carrie Keagan (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 3 May 2012 (2012) … Herself
 
2006-2012 The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #8.210 (2012) … Herself
– Episode #7.89 (2011) … Herself
– Episode #6.1 (2009) … Herself
– Episode #4.260 (2008) … Herself
– Episode #4.187 (2007) … Herself
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2012 American Dad! (TV series)
Herself
– Less Money, Mo' Problems (2012) … Herself (voice)
 
2011 The Cleveland Show (TV series)
Herself
– Hot Cocoa Bang Bang (2011) … Herself (voice)
 
2011 25th Annual Genesis Awards (TV movie)
Herself
 
2011 The 37th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
2010 Late Show with David Letterman (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #18.36 (2010) … Herself
 
2010 Stand Up to Cancer (TV special)
Herself
 
2010 The 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
2010 24th Annual Genesis Awards (TV movie)
Herself
 
2008-2010 Entertainment Tonight (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 8 April 2010 (2010) … Herself
– Episode dated 15 July 2008 (2008) … Herself
 
2009-2010 Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 7 April 2010 (2010) … Herself
– Episode dated 22 January 2009 (2009) … Herself
 
2009 The Bonnie Hunt Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 12 May 2009 (2009) … Herself
 
2009 Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #1.35 (2009) … Herself
 
2008 Free Radio (TV series)
Herself
– Lance Gets a Manager (2008) … Herself
 
2008 13th Annual Critics' Choice Awards (TV movie)
Herself
 
2008 Bones: Access All Areas (TV documentary)
Herself
 
2007 Jensen! (TV series)
Herself - Interviewee
– Episode #12.18 (2007) … Herself - Interviewee
 
2007 Tavis Smiley (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 3 May 2007 (2007) … Herself
 
2007 Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 6 February 2007 (2007) … Herself
 
2006 Comic Relief 2006 (TV movie)
Herself (uncredited)
 
2006 Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #4.314 (2006) … Herself
 
2006 The View (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 3 August 2006 (2006) … Herself
 
2006 Infanity (TV series documentary)
Herself
– Bones (2006) … Herself
 
2006 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Herself - Guest
– Episode #14.19 (2006) … Herself - Guest
 
2005 The 2005 Billboard Music Awards (TV movie)
Herself
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

(2002) Interact Theater's Production of "The Three Sisters"

Publicity Listings:

2 Interviews  | 5 Articles  | 7 Magazine Cover Photos  | See more »

Height:

5' 9" (1.75 m)
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Personal Quote:

(discussing her food as a child) No sugar cereal. Hot dogs with no nitrates. We weren't allowed to have McDonald's. When the babysitter came, we could have Kraft macaroni and cheese. See more »

Trivia:

When she was young, her father Caleb Deschanel used to film her and her sister Zooey Deschanel all the time. While Zooey loved being in front of the cameras, Emily hated it. See more »

Star Sign:

Libra