Zooey Deschanel
Acting
Biography
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.
Born: January 17, 1980
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, USA
Known For
Teen Choice Awards
The Teen Choice Awards is a teen awards show presented annually by Fox. The first awards were held in 1999. The program honors the year's biggest achievements in music, movies, sports, television, fashion and more, as voted on by teens aged 13–19. The program features a number of celebrities and also musical performers. The winners are awarded with authentic mini size (182 cm) surfboards designed with a summertime theme. The ceremony has created spin-off teen awards on YouTube.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
A single-camera ensemble comedy following the lives of an eclectic group of detectives in a New York precinct, including one slacker who is forced to shape up when he gets a new boss.
Bones
Dr. Temperance Brennan and her colleagues at the Jeffersonian's Medico-Legal Lab assist Special Agent Seeley Booth with murder investigations when the remains are so badly decomposed, burned or destroyed that the standard identification methods are useless.
The Simpsons
Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.
The Simpsons
Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.
Sweet Friggin' Daisies
A couple spend a last night together before she has to leave him.
Brian Wilson and Friends - A Soundstage Special Event
In his Soundstage special, Brian Wilson performs hits from his illustrious award-winning career as a Beach Boy, as well as selections from his new album No Pier Pressure.
Frasier
After many years spent at the “Cheers” bar, Frasier moves back home to Seattle to work as a radio psychiatrist after his policeman father gets shot in the hip on duty.
Almost Famous
In 1973, 15-year-old William Miller's unabashed love of music and aspiration to become a rock journalist lands him an assignment from Rolling Stone magazine to interview and tour with the up-and-coming band, Stillwater.
These Amazing Shadows
Tells the history and importance of The National Film Registry, a roll call of American cinema treasures that reflects the diversity of film, and indeed the American experience itself.
Filmography
as Anna Finch
as Terry
as Bridget (voice)
as Nancy
as Cat Burglar
as Self
as Self
as Kelly Kilmartin
as Self - Host
as Self (archive footage)
as Self
as Self
as Bridget (voice)
as Self - Guest
as Self - Guest
as Self
as Bridget (voice)
as Self
as Bridget (voice)
as Ronnie
as Stella
as Self - Musical Guest
as Self
as Self - Guest
as Jessica 'Jess' Day
as Self - Letter Reader
as Self
as Self - Guest Judge
as Self - Guest Judge
as Self (voice) (uncredited)
as Jessica 'Jess' Day
as Natalie Rochlin
as Belladonna
as additional voice
as Self
as Self
as Self - Musical Guest
as Self
as Summer
as Self - Guest
as Herself - Guest
as Renee Allison
as Herself
as Happy
as Alma Moore
as Miss Pussy Katz
as DG
as Dorothy Evans
as Lani Aliikai (voice)
as Katie
as Ms. Edmunds
as Kate
as Frances
as Cheryl
as Kit
as Reese Holden
as Lady Larken
as Margaret Whitesell
as Trillian
as French Maid / Candy Striper Stripper (voice)
as Dream Girl (voice)
as Kate Collins
as Heidi
as Jovie
as Self
as Christy
as Self
as Noel
as Self - Guest
as Self
as Self - Musical Guest
as Nikki
as Samantha Harper
as Zelda
as Cheryl
as Nora
as Jenny Herk
as Self
as Tracy
as Anita Miller
as Nessa Watkins
as Self - Presenter
as Self - Host
as Elena
as Jen
as Self - Guest
as Mary Spuckler (voice)
as Quirk Girl (voice)
as Self - Guest
as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
as Self - Host
as Abbi