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. Read more