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Name: Emily Erin Deschanel
Date of Birth: October 11th 1976
Birth place: Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Star Sign: Libra
Occupation: Actress
Height: 5'9 (1.75m)
Biography:
Emily's Father is famed cinematographer Caleb Deschanel whose credits include the passion of the Christ and titanic. her mother is actress Mary Jo Deschanel. Emily has one sister Zooey Deschanel who is also an actress. Emily graduated from Boston's University's Professional Actors Training program with a Bachelor of fine arts in theater.
Emily made her big screen debut in the 1994 comedy it could happen to you. she has also appeared in the major motion pictures Cold Mountain and Spiderman 2. she is rapidly gaining recognition in Hollywood and was named one of 6 actors to watch in October 2004 issue of Interview Magazine in the annual 'young Hollywood' issue. Her next film is in Glory Road which was released in January 2006.
in addition to her film credits Emily has also made several television appearances. Emily's television credits include guest starring roles on crossing Jordon, providence and law and order: special victims unit. Emily currently appears on Bones as Dr, Temperance Brennan beside David Boreanaz who plays Special Agent Seeley Booth.
Random Facts:
Emily is good friends with Melanie Lynskey and jorja fox, both supporters of PETA and the Humane Society.
Emily lives in both Los Angeles and New York.
Her paternal grandfather was french and her ancestry is Irish American.
Emily is a Vegan.
Emily was a Bridesmaid for Melanie Lynskey to Jimi Simpson (14 April 2007)
Emily attended University with fellow actress Ginnifer Goodwin.
Emily is a member of an advisory board for the adrienne Shelly foundation, which supports female actors, writers and directors in honour of the late filmmaker.
Emily owns a duplex with her sister Zooey.
Emily owned a female white wheaten terrier which now lives with her ex-boyfriend.
Emily's last name is pronounced 'day-shuh-Nell', with 'day' more accented than the middle syllable 'shuh'.
Emily's best friend is Michaela Conlin who plays Angela Montenegro on Bones.
Emily practiced karate in college and was part of the karate team.
Family:
Sister:
Zooey Deschanel
17 January 1980
Actress/singer


Mother:
Mary Jo Deschanel
1945
Actress


Father:
Caleb Deschanel:
21 September 1944
Actor/Director