44 years old (Born on January 17, 1980)
American actress, musician, and singer-songwriter; She is famous from Elf, The New Guy.
Has performed with Jackson Nash`s comedy group, Manifest Destinyfest. Engaged to Ben Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie (December 2008). Is part of the cabaret group called `If All the Stars Were Pretty Babies`. Went to high school with her Almost Famous (2000) co-star Kate Hudson. Is part of the cabaret group called 'If All the Stars Were Pretty Babies'.Zooey Deschanel's Best Moments
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Fun Facts About Zooey Deschanel
Plays the piano and the baritone ukulele.
Is a big fan of actress Parker Posey.
Wrote a screenplay titled "Circus Girl" with friend Jackson Nash. "Circus Girl" involves a witch, evil flying red balloons and a giant diamond. Zooey plans to star in the film as the nerdy main character.
She spent several summers at camp upstate New York at French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts. She was also featured in the video for The Offspring`s song "She`s Got Issues" and the accompanying MTV documentary The Offspring Complete Music Video Collection (2005) (V). She also plays ukulele for the band `If All the Stars Were Pretty Babies`.
Ranked #95 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2008 list.
Did her own singing in the movie Elf (2003).
Is part of indie duo called `She & Him` with M. Ward, their debut album is called Volume One.
Attended Northwestern University.
Attended Northwestern University.
Has performed with Jackson Nash`s comedy group, Manifest Destinyfest.
Interests include jazz singing, philosophy, fashion and photography.
She pronounces her name "ZOH-ee" (not "zoo-ee").
Her last name is pronounced "day-shuh-NELL", with "day" slightly more accented than the middle syllable.
Is a big fan of actress Parker Posey.
Sister of actress Emily Deschanel.
Sister of actress Emily Deschanel.
Loves Ella Fitzgerald.
Daughter of Caleb Deschanel and Mary Jo Deschanel.
Went to high school with her Almost Famous (2000) co-star Kate Hudson.
Turned down a role in Bully (2001) to star in Big Trouble (2002).
Is part of indie duo called `She & Him` with M. Ward, their debut album is called Volume One.
Her last name is pronounced "day-shuh-NELL", with "day" slightly more accented than the middle syllable.
She spent several summers at camp upstate New York at French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts. She was also featured in the video for The Offspring`s song "She`s Got Issues" and the accompanying MTV documentary The Offspring Complete Music Video Collection (2005) (V). She also plays ukulele for the band `If All the Stars Were Pretty Babies`.
Named for the male character in J.D. Salinger`s "Franny and Zooey".
Daughter of Caleb Deschanel and Mary Jo Deschanel.
Wrote a screenplay titled "Circus Girl" with friend Jackson Nash. "Circus Girl" involves a witch, evil flying red balloons and a giant diamond. Zooey plans to star in the film as the nerdy main character.
Interests include jazz singing, philosophy, fashion and photography.
Loves Ella Fitzgerald.
Did her own singing in the movie Elf (2003).
She pronounces her name "ZOH-ee" (not "zoo-ee").
Plays the piano and the baritone ukulele.
Graduated from Crossroads School for Arts and Sciences in Santa Monica.
One of her favorite songs is "Don't Stop Believing" by Journey.
Named for the male character in J.D. Salinger`s "Franny and Zooey".
Graduated from Crossroads School for Arts and Sciences in Santa Monica.
Turned down a role in Bully (2001) to star in Big Trouble (2002).