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Emily Deschanel

Acting · Born 1976-10-11 · Los Angeles, California, USA

Biography

Emily Erin Deschanel (born October 11, 1976) is an American actress, director and producer. She is best known for starring in the Fox crime procedural comedy-drama series Bones as Dr. Temperance Brennan from 2005 to 2017.

Known for

Filmography

2024ReEntryElenore
2024ContinueJanet Tex
2023Big BoysNicole
2022Devil in OhioSuzanne Mathis
2022A Decent HomeExecutive Producer
2019The Kelly Clarkson ShowSelf
2018The RookieSarah Nolan
2017Carpool Karaoke: The SeriesSelf
2017Back to the Lab: A Bones RetrospectiveSelf
2016Animal KingdomAngela
2015UnityNarrator (voice)
2015The Late Late Show with James CordenSelf - Guest
2014BoJack HorsemanBones (voice)
2013Sleepy HollowDr. Temperance Brennan
2013Drunk HistoryBabe Didrikson
2012How I Became An ElephantProducer
2011The Perfect FamilyShannon Cleary
2009The Cleveland ShowJulia Roberts (voice)
2009My Sister's KeeperDr. Farquad
2009Late Night with Jimmy FallonSelf
2008The Diagnosis
2008Free RadioEmily Deschanel
2006Glory RoadMary Haskins
2005The Reichen ShowSelf
2005MuteClaire
2005BonesTemperance 'Bones' Brennan
2005American Dad!Emily Deschanel (voice)
2005BoogeymanKate Houghton
2005The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonSelf
2004Spider-Man 2Receptionist
2004The AlamoRosanna Travis
2003Cold MountainMrs. Morgan
2003EasyLaura Harris
2003Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self
2002Rose RedPam Asbury
2001Crossing JordanMichelle
2001The Heart DepartmentMaude Allyn
1999Law & Order: Special Victims UnitCassie Germaine
1999ProvidenceAnnie Frank
1997The ViewSelf
1994It Could Happen to YouPaint-Throwing Fur Activist
1993Late Night with Conan O'BrienSelf - Guest
1992The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1989The SimpsonsEmily Deschanel (voice)
1975People's Choice AwardsSelf - Presenter
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