Emily Deschanel
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Emily Deschanel is an American actress born in Los Angeles, best known for starring as forensic anthropologist Dr. Temperance 'Bones' Brennan across the full twelve-season run of the procedural drama 'Bones'. The role established her as one of network television's most durable leading actresses of the 2000s and 2010s. Deschanel, the sister of actress Zooey Deschanel, has also appeared in 'The Rookie' and lent her voice to animated projects including 'The Simpsons'. She remains closely identified with a character who became a defining figure of forensic crime drama.
Emily Deschanel
13 Movies
13 Series
Emily Deschanel is an American actress born in Los Angeles, best known for starring as forensic anthropologist Dr. Temperance 'Bones' Brennan across the full twelve-season run of the procedural drama 'Bones'. The role established her as one of network television's most durable leading actresses of the 2000s and 2010s. Deschanel, the sister of actress Zooey Deschanel, has also appeared in 'The Rookie' and lent her voice to animated projects including 'The Simpsons'. She remains closely identified with a character who became a defining figure of forensic crime drama.
Movies
Plays Receptionist
Spider-Man 2
2004
Plays Dr. Farquad
My Sister's Keeper
2009
Plays Mrs. Morgan
Cold Mountain
2003
Plays Paint-Throwing Fur Activist
It Could Happen to You
1994
Plays Mary Haskins
Glory Road
2006
Plays Rosanna Travis
The Alamo
2004
Plays Nicole
Big Boys
2023
Plays Kate Houghton
Boogeyman
2005
Plays Shannon Cleary
The Perfect Family
2011
Plays Laura Harris
Easy
2003
Plays Janet Tex
Continue
2024
Plays Claire
Mute
2005
TV Shows
Director
Plays Temperance 'Bones' Brennan
Bones
2005
Plays Angela
Animal Kingdom
2016
Plays Suzanne Mathis
Devil in Ohio
2022
Plays Pam Asbury
Rose Red
2002
Plays Annie Frank
Providence
1999
Plays Michelle
Crossing Jordan
2001
Plays Sarah Nolan
The Rookie
2018
Plays Julia Roberts (voice)
The Cleveland Show
2009
Plays Dr. Temperance Brennan
Sleepy Hollow
2013
Plays Bones (voice)
BoJack Horseman
2014
Plays Emily Deschanel (voice)
American Dad!
2005
Plays Emily Deschanel (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
Plays Emily Deschanel
Free Radio
2008
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ReEntry
Full Filmography
ReEntry
Elenore
2024
Film
Continue
Janet Tex
2024
Film
Big Boys
Nicole
2023
Film
Devil in Ohio
Suzanne Mathis · 8 episodes
2022
TV
The Rookie
Sarah Nolan · 1 episode
2021
TV
The Simpsons
Emily Deschanel (voice) · 1 episode
2018
TV
BoJack Horseman
Bones (voice) · 1 episode
2016
TV
Animal Kingdom
Angela · 12 episodes
2016–
TV
Sleepy Hollow
Dr. Temperance Brennan · 1 episode
2015
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Emily Deschanel and where are they from?
Emily Deschanel is 49 years old, born on October 11, 1976 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Emily Deschanel?
Emily Deschanel is best known for roles in Spider-Man 2, My Sister's Keeper, Cold Mountain.
How many movies has Emily Deschanel been in?
Over a 32-year career (since 1994), Emily Deschanel has appeared in 13 movies and 13 TV shows.
What was Emily Deschanel's first movie?
The career of Emily Deschanel began with It Could Happen to You (1994).
What is Emily Deschanel's most recent movie or series?
Emily Deschanel's most recent release is ReEntry, which premiered on October 11, 2024.
What TV shows has Emily Deschanel appeared in?
On television, Emily Deschanel has appeared in The Simpsons, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Bones, The Rookie.
Emily Deschanel
1976-10-11 · Los Angeles, California, USA
Emily Erin Deschanel (born October 11, 1976) is an American actress, director and producer. She is best known for starring in the Fox crime procedural comedy-drama series Bones as Dr. Temperance Brennan from 2005 to 2017.