48 years old (Born on October 11, 1976)
American actress; She is famous from Pam Asbury in Rose Red, Dr. Temperance On Bones.
While attending Boston University, she lived on Hooker Street in Brighton, which she calls a "cool neighborhood.". Is a vegan. She studied theatre at Boston University's College of Fine Arts. Lives in both Los Angeles and New York She owned a dog, a female Wheaten terrier, who now lives with her ex-boyfriend.Emily Deschanel's Best Moments
Fun Facts About Emily Deschanel
She is a member on the advisory board of the Adrienne Shelly Foundation, which supports female actors, writers, and directors in honor of the late filmmaker.
Interview magazine named her one of "6 Actors to Watch" in their annual "Young Hollywood" issue [October 2004]
She owns a duplex and lives with her sister, Zooey.
Daughter of Caleb Deschanel and Mary Jo Deschanel
Graduated from Boston University's Professional Actor's Training Program with a B.F.A. in Theater
Her paternal grandfather was French and the remainder of her ancestry is Irish American.
Sister of Zooey Deschanel
Is good friends with Melanie Lynskey and Jorja Fox; both are supporters of PETA and the Humane Society.
She attended Boston University with fellow actress Ginnifer Goodwin.
Was bridesmaid at wedding of best friend Melanie Lynskey to Jimmi Simpson (14 April 2007).