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Emily Deschanel


Emily Erin Deschanel (born October 11, 1976) is an American actress and producer. She is best known for starring in the Fox crime procedural comedy-drama series Bones as Dr. Temperance Brennan since 2005. Deschanel was born in Los Angeles, California, to cinematographer and director Caleb Deschanel and actress Mary Jo Deschanel (née Weir). Her ... See full bio »

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Known For

Bones
Bones Temperance Brennan
(2005-2017)
Boogeyman
Boogeyman Kate Houghton
(2005)
Cold Mountain
Cold Mountain Mrs. Morgan
(2003)
Spider-Man 2
Spider-Man 2 Receptionist
(2004)

Filmography

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 2005-2017 Bones (TV Series)
Temperance Brennan
- The Final Chapter: The End in the End (2017) ... Temperance Brennan
- The Final Chapter: The Day in the Life (2017) ... Temperance Brennan
- The Final Chapter: The Steal in the Wheels (2017) ... Temperance Brennan
- The Final Chapter: The Grief and the Girl (2017) ... Temperance Brennan
 2016 BoJack Horseman (TV Series)
Bones
- Love And/Or Marriage (2016) ... Bones (voice)
 2015 Sleepy Hollow (TV Series)
Temperance Brennan
- Dead Men Tell No Tales (2015) ... Temperance Brennan
 2014 Drunk History (TV Series)
Babe Didrikson
- Sports Heroes (2014) ... Babe Didrikson
 2014 Resan till Fjäderkungens Rike
The Captain (English version, voice)
 2012 American Dad! (TV Series)
Emily Deschanel
- Less Money, Mo' Problems (2012) ... Emily Deschanel (voice)
 2010-2011 The Cleveland Show (TV Series)
Emily Deschanel / Julia Roberts
- Hot Cocoa Bang Bang (2011) ... Emily Deschanel (voice)
- Cleveland Live! (2010) ... Julia Roberts (voice)
 2011 The Perfect Family
Shannon Cleary
 2009 Tit for Tat (TV Series)
Emily
- The Booby Scare (2009) ... Emily
 2009 My Sister's Keeper
Dr. Farquad
 2008 Free Radio (TV Series)
Emily Deschanel
- Lance Gets a Manager (2008) ... Emily Deschanel
 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 Franks / Annie Frank
- 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
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Personal Details

Other Works:

Interact Theater's Production of "The Three Sisters"

Publicity Listings:

3 Interviews | 6 Articles | 7 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »

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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:

Her son,Henry played a episode in 11x18 The Movie in the Making Bones (2005). See more »

Star Sign:

Libra

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