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Emily Deschanel - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | October 11, 1976 |
|---|---|
| Age | 49 |
| Birthplace | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra - (see also Emily Deschanel's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dragon |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Starring as Dr. Temperance Brennan on the television series 'Bones' (2005–2017). |
Intro
Emily Deschanel is an American actress and producer, best known for her role as Dr. Temperance Brennan in the long-running Fox crime procedural series 'Bones.'
Early Life & Background
Emily Deschanel was born into a show business family in Los Angeles. Her father, Caleb Deschanel, is a renowned cinematographer and director, and her mother, Mary Jo Deschanel, is an actress. Emily attended Boston University, where she graduated from the Professional Actors Training Program with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theater.
Career Highlights
- Starred as Dr. Temperance Brennan on 'Bones' (2005–2017), earning multiple award nominations.
- Co-executive produced several seasons of 'Bones.'
- Appeared in films including 'Boogeyman' (2005) and 'Cold Mountain' (2003).
- Acted in mini-series such as 'Devil in Ohio' (2022).
Trivia
- Emily Deschanel is a committed vegan and animal rights advocate.
- Her younger sister is actress and singer Zooey Deschanel.
- Deschanel's work on 'Bones' earned her a nomination for a 2006 Satellite Award for Best Actress.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Emily Deschanel?
Emily Deschanel is 49 years old.
When was Emily Deschanel born?
Emily Deschanel was born the 11 October 1976.
Where is Emily Deschanel from?
Los Angeles, California, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About October 11th, 1976, in brief:
- Day of the week: October 11th, 1976 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Disco Duck (Part 1) by Rick Dees
- #1 UK song: Mississippi by Pussycat
- Popular movie: Rocky directed by John G. Avildsen
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