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Zooey Deschanel

Zooey Deschanel (born January 17, 1980) is an American actress and musician. She made her film debut in Mumford (1999) and had a supporting role in Cameron Crowe’s film Almost Famous (2000). Deschanel is known for her deadpan roles in comedy films such as The Good Girl (2002), The New Guy (2002), Elf (2003), The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (2005), Failure to Launch (2006), Yes Man (2008), and 500 Days of Summer (2009). From 2011 to 2018, she starred as Jess Day on the Fox sitcom New Girl, for which she received nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and three Golden Globe Awards. Deschanel is also a co-founder of the female-focused website HelloGiggles, which was acquired by Time Inc. in 2015.

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Zooey Deschanel
Zooey Deschanel

Zooey Deschanel

🎂 Jan 17, 1980 (46) Los Angeles, California, USA
Working since the 1990s, Zooey Deschanel is an actress from Los Angeles, California, USA. They are internationally recognised for roles such as Summer in (500) Days of Summer, Renee Allison in Yes Man and Ms. Edmunds in Bridge to Terabithia. Other notable titles in their filmography include Yes Man and Bridge to Terabithia. They have 58 films and 52 TV productions to their name, working mainly across genres like comedy, drama, adventure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Zooey Deschanel and where are they from?
Zooey Deschanel is 46 years old, born on January 17, 1980 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Zooey Deschanel?
Zooey Deschanel is best known for roles in (500) Days of Summer, Yes Man, Bridge to Terabithia.
How many movies has Zooey Deschanel been in?
Over a 27-year career (since 1999), Zooey Deschanel has appeared in 55 movies and 42 TV shows.
What was Zooey Deschanel's first movie?
The career of Zooey Deschanel began with Mumford (1999).
What is Zooey Deschanel's most recent movie or series?
Zooey Deschanel's most recent release is Merv, which premiered on December 9, 2025.
What TV shows has Zooey Deschanel appeared in?
On television, Zooey Deschanel has appeared in The Simpsons, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Bones, American Dad!.
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Zooey Deschanel
Zooey Deschanel
1980-01-17 · Los Angeles, California, USA

Zooey Deschanel (born January 17, 1980) is an American actress and musician. She made her film debut in Mumford (1999) and had a supporting role in Cameron Crowe's film Almost Famous (2000). Deschanel is known for her deadpan roles in comedy films such as The Good Girl (2002), The New Guy (2002), Elf (2003), The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005), Failure to Launch (2006), Yes Man (2008), and 500 Days of Summer (2009). From 2011 to 2018, she starred as Jess Day on the Fox sitcom New Girl, for which she received nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and three Golden Globe Awards. Deschanel is also a co-founder of the female-focused website HelloGiggles, which was acquired by Time Inc. in 2015.

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