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Zooey Deschanel

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Zooey Deschanel was born in 1980 into a showbiz family. Her father, Caleb Deschanel is an Academy Award-nominated cinematographer (perhaps most notably for The Passion of the Christ) and her mother, Mary Jo Deschanel (née Weir) is an actress who starred in Twin Peaks. Driven from an early age to become a successful actress... See full bio »

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Zooey Claire Deschanel
in Los Angeles, California, USA
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2011-2012 New Girl (TV series)
Jess
– See Ya (2012) … Jess
– Backslide (2012) … Jess
– Tomatoes (2012) … Jess
– Kids (2012) … Jess
– Normal (2012) … Jess
See all 24 episodes »
 
2011 Your Highness
Belladonna
 
2011 Our Idiot Brother
Natalie Rochlin
 
2010 Havin' a Summah (video short)
 
2010 Drunk History (TV series)
Mary Todd Lincoln
– Drunk History Vol. 5: Featuring Will Ferrell (2010) … Mary Todd Lincoln
 
2009 Bones (TV series)
Margaret Whitesell
– The Goop on the Girl (2009) … Margaret Whitesell
 
2009 (500) Days of Summer
Summer Finn
 
2008 Yes Man
Allison
 
2008 Gigantic
Happy Lolly
 
2008 The Happening
Alma Moore
 
2008 The Simpsons (TV series)
Mary
– Apocalypse Cow (2008) … Mary (voice)
 
2007 Tin Man (TV mini-series)
DG
– Tin Man (2007) … DG
– Search for the Emerald (2007) … DG
– Into the Storm (2007) … DG
 
2007 The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
Dorothy Evans
 
2006-2007 Weeds (TV series)
Kat
– Doing the Backstroke (2007) … Kat
– Pittsburgh (2006) … Kat
– Yeah, Like Tomatoes (2006) … Kat
– Mile Deep and a Foot Wide (2006) … Kat
 
2007 Surf's Up
Lani Aliikai (voice)
 
2007 Surf's Up (Video Game)
Lani Aliikai (voice)
 
2007 Raving (short)
Katie
 
2007 Flakes
Miss Pussy Katz
 
2007 Bridge to Terabithia
Ms. Edmunds
 
2007 The Go-Getter
Kate
 
2007 The Good Life
Frances
 
2006 Live Free or Die
Cheryl
 
2006 Failure to Launch
Kit
 
2005 Once Upon a Mattress (TV movie)
Lady Larken
 
2005 Winter Passing
Reese Holden
 
2005 American Dad! (TV series)
Candy Striper Stripper / French Maid
– Stan Knows Best (2005) … French Maid/Candy Striper Stripper (voice)
 
2005 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Trillian
 
2004 Eulogy
Kate Collins
 
2004 Cracking Up (TV series)
Heidi
– Birds Do It (2004) … Heidi
 
2003 Elf
Jovie
 
2003 House Hunting (short)
Christy
 
2003 It's Better to Be Wanted for Murder Than Not to Be Wanted at All
Gas Station Girl
 
2003 All the Real Girls
Noel
 
2003 Whatever We Do (short)
Nikki
 
2002 Frasier (TV series)
Jen
– Kissing Cousin (2002) … Jen
 
2002 Sweet Friggin' Daisies (short)
Zelda
 
2002 The New Guy
Nora
 
2002 Big Trouble
Jenny Herk
 
2002 Abandon
Samantha Harper
 
2002 The Good Girl
Cheryl
 
2001 Manic
Tracy
 
2000 Almost Famous
Anita Miller
 
1999 Mumford
Nessa Watkins
 
1998 Veronica's Closet (TV series)
Elena
– Veronica's Fun and Pirates Are Crazy (1998) … Elena
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (15 titles)
2011 Winnie the Pooh (writer: "So Long" / performer: "A Very Important Thing to Do", "Everything is Honey", "Winnie the Pooh", "So Long", "Finale" / arranger: "Winnie the Pooh")
 
2011 New Girl (TV series)
 
2010 The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (TV series)
– Episode #6.197 (2010) (writer: "Don't Look Back")
 
2010 Late Show with David Letterman (TV series)
– Nathan Lane/She & Him (2010) (writer: "In the Sun" - uncredited)
 
2009 House M.D. (TV series)
– Under My Skin (2009) (performer: "Never Had Nobody Like You" - uncredited)
 
2009 (500) Days of Summer (performer: "SUGAR TOWN")
 
2008 The Sarah Silverman Program. (TV series)
– Vow Wow (2008) (writer: "Sentimental Heart")
 
2008 Yes Man (performer: "Uh-Huh", "Can't Buy Me Love")
 
2007 The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (performer: "A Bird in a Gilded Cage")
 
2007 Bridge to Terabithia (performer: "Why Can't We Be Friends", "Someday", "Ooh Child")
 
2007 The Go-Getter (performer: "When I Get To The Border")
 
2007 The Good Life (performer: "On the Sunny Side of the Street")
 
2005 Once Upon a Mattress (TV movie) (performer: "In A Little While")
 
2005 Winter Passing (writer: "Bittersuite" / performer: "My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean" pub. 1881, "Bittersuite")
 
2003 Elf (performer: "Baby, It's Cold Outside" 1949, "Santa Claus is Comin' to Town" 1934, "Auld Lang Syne" 1788 - uncredited)
 
Show ShowProducer (1 title)
2012 New Girl (TV series) (producer - 3 episodes)
– Secrets (2012) (producer)
– Control (2012) (producer)
– Injured (2012) (producer)
 
Show ShowMusic Department (1 title)
2011 New Girl (TV series) (composer: main title theme - 1 episode, 2011) (composer: main title theme / theme music - 1 episode, 2011)
– Kryptonite (2011) (composer: main title theme)
– Pilot (2011) (composer: main title theme / theme music)
 
Show ShowSelf (46 titles)
2012 The 2012 Billboard Music Awards (TV movie)
Herself
 
2006-2012 The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (TV series)
Herself - Guest / Herself
– Episode #8.219 (2012) … Herself - Guest
– Episode #8.47 (2011) … Herself - Guest
– Episode #7.194 (2011) … Herself - Guest
– Episode #7.184 (2011) … Herself - Guest
– Episode #7.139 (2011) … Herself - Guest
See all 8 episodes »
 
2005-2012 Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV series)
Herself / Herself - Guest
– Episode #10.139 (2012) … Herself - Guest
– Episode #7.103 (2009) … Herself
– Episode #6.171 (2008) … Herself - Guest
– Episode #4.209 (2006) … Herself
– Episode #4.32 (2005) … Herself
 
2012 2012 Writers Guild Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Host
 
2012 Saturday Night Live (TV series)
Herself - Host / Mary-Kate Olsen / Various
– Zooey Deschanel/Karmin (2012) … Herself - Host / Mary-Kate Olsen / Various
 
2011-2012 Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (TV series)
Herself - Guest
– Episode #1.597 (2012) … Herself - Guest
– Episode #1.494 (2011) … Herself - Guest
 
2012 The 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV special)
Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a TV Series - Comedy or Musical
 
2010-2011 Conan (TV series)
Herself / Herself - She & Him
– Indiana Jones & The Temple of Wait, This Isn't a Temple It's a Walmart! (2011) … Herself
– Zeus Was Framed (2010) … Herself - She & Him
 
2002-2011 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Herself / Herself - Musical Guest: She & Him
– Episode #20.44 (2011) … Herself - Musical Guest: She & Him
– Episode #20.18 (2011) … Herself
– Episode dated 18 December 2008 (2008) … Herself
– Episode dated 29 September 2004 (2004) … Herself
– Episode dated 30 April 2003 (2003) … Herself
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2011 Red Band Trailer Hosted by Diablo Cody (TV series)
Herself - Guest
 
2011 Teen Choice 2011 (TV special)
Herself
 
2011 Piper's QUICK Picks (TV series)
Herself - Guest
– Zooey Deschanel Interview with Piper Reese at the 'Winnie the Pooh' Premiere (2011) … Herself - Guest
 
2011 Chelsea Lately (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #1.690 (2011) … Herself
 
2011 These Amazing Shadows (documentary)
Herself
 
2010 Do It Again (documentary)
Herself
 
2010 Sundance Skippy (documentary)
Herself
 
2010 Catch My Disease (documentary)
Herself
 
2009 Summer at Sundance (video documentary short)
Herself
 
2009 Not a Love Story: Making (500) Days of Summer (video documentary short)
Herself
 
2009 mtvU Woodie Awards 2009 (TV special)
Herself - Presenter
 
2009 Top Chef Masters (TV series)
Herself
– Dietary Restrictions (2009) … Herself
 
2008-2009 Up Close with Carrie Keagan (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 15 July 2009 (2009) … Herself
– Episode dated 15 December 2008 (2008) … Herself
 
2009 The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #1.24 (2009) … Herself
 
2009 The 2009 Independent Spirit Awards (TV movie)
Herself
 
2009 Jim Carrey: Extreme Yes Man (video documentary short)
Herself
 
2009 Spectacle: Elvis Costello with... (TV series)
Herself
– She & Him/Jenny Lewis/Jakob Dylan (2009) … Herself
 
2009 The 51st Annual Grammy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Presenter
 
2007-2009 Entertainment Tonight (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 1 January 2009 (2009) … Herself
– Episode dated 11 June 2007 (2007) … Herself
 
2005 The Young Turks (TV series)
Herself (2008)
 
2008 Access Hollywood (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 26 December 2008 (2008) … Herself
 
2002-2008 Reel Comedy (TV series)
Herself
– Yes Man (2008) … Herself
– Big Trouble (2002) … Herself
 
2008 Cartelera (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 13 December 2008 (2008) … Herself
 
2008 Xposé (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #3.67 (2008) … Herself
 
2002-2008 Late Show with David Letterman (TV series)
Herself / Herself - Guest
– Episode #15.131 (2008) … Herself - Guest
– Episode dated 30 July 2002 (2002) … Herself
 
2007 Beyond the Yellow Brick Road: The Making of Tin Man (TV documentary)
Herself
 
2002-2006 Last Call with Carson Daly (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 10 March 2006 (2006) … Herself
– Episode dated 7 August 2002 (2002) … Herself
 
2006 2006 Independent Spirit Awards (TV documentary)
Herself
 
2005 Making of 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' (video documentary short)
Herself
 
2005 Don't Crash: The Documentary of the Making of the Movie of the Book of the Radio Series of 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' (video documentary)
Herself
 
2005 The Offspring Complete Music Video Collection (video documentary)
The Girl (segment "She's Got Issues")
 
2005 Inside 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' (TV documentary)
Herself
 
2005 Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 29 April 2005 (2005) … Herself
 
2004 The 2004 IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards (TV documentary)
Herself - Performer (segment "In America")
 
2003 Dinner for Five (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #2.10 (2003) … Herself
 
2003 The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 11 February 2003 (2003) … Herself
 
1999-2002 Making the Video (TV series documentary)
Herself
– Idiot Boyfriend (2002) … Herself
– The Offspring: She's Got Issues (1999) … Herself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (2 titles)
2010 Funny or Die Presents... (TV series)
 
2008 HBO First Look (TV series documentary)
 

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(2002) TV commercial: Gap clothing "Down on Khaki Street" See more »

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Height:

5' 6" (1.68 m)
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Personal Quote:

You have to keep reminding yourself it's not about money, because there is a lot of money to be made in this business if you're willing to do whatever. But that's not what I'm thinking about. I continue only to take movies because I love the script and because I really want to do it. See more »

Trivia:

Is a big fan of actress Parker Posey. See more »

Trademark:

Often plays odd, uncommon girls See more »

Nickname:

Zo See more »

Star Sign:

Capricorn