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Zooey Claire Deschanel (/ ˈ z oʊ i ˌ d eɪ ʃ ə ˈ n ɛ l / ZO-ee day-shə-NEL; born January 17, 1980 [1] [2]) 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).
Zooey Deschanel. Actress: New Girl. Zooey Deschanel's quirky charm, striking blue eyes, and distinctively offbeat humor have made her one of the most beloved indie darlings of recent decades. Hailing from a renowned entertainment family, she began her career in the late 1990s.
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Zooey Deschanel was born in 1980 into a showbiz family. Her father, Caleb Deschanel, is an Academy Award-nominated cinematographer (perhaps most notably for The Passion of the Christ (2004)) and her mother, Mary Jo Deschanel (née Weir), is an actress who appeared in Twin Peaks (1990). Her paternal grandfather was French, and her other roots include...
Driven from an early age to become a successful actress, Zooey got her big break, at age 17, playing a model in the TV sitcom, Veronica's Closet (1997). She got her first film role, the following year, in Mumford (1999), which prompted her to quit university to pursue acting full-time. Mostly thanks to a role in Cameron Crowe's popular biopic, Almo...
Zooey has appeared in such films as (500) Days of Summer (2009), Our Idiot Brother (2011), Yes Man (2008) (opposite Jim Carrey), Elf (2003) (opposite Will Farrell), Your Highness (2011), The Happening (2008) (opposite Mark Wahlberg), The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) and is the star of the FOX sitcom, New Girl (2011).
Zooey is often compared to golden era Hollywood starlets and is also a talented singer. She has said in interviews that she believes her singing ability was pivotal in gaining the role of \"Jovie\" in Elf (2003). She also sang (and acted) in the Disney-produced musical, The Wonderful World of Disney: Once Upon a Mattress (2005).
Learn about the life and career of Zooey Deschanel, an American actress and musician known for her roles in Almost Famous, New Girl, and She & Him. Find out her family background, personal relationships, musical talents, and upcoming projects.
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Aug 27, 2023 · Here’s everything to know about sisters Zooey and Emily Deschanel, who are known for their respective roles as Jessica Day in ‘New Girl’ and Dr. Temperance “Bones” Brennan in ‘Bones.’
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May 1, 2024 · Jonathan Scott Recounts the Near Disaster with Zooey Deschanel's Engagement Ring That Had Him 'Freaking Out'
Zooey Deschanel and Jonathan Scott are engaged after four years of dating. The longtime couple announced the news Aug. 14 in a joint Instagram post. “Forever starts now!!!” they captioned a pic...
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Learn about Zooey Deschanel, an American actress and musician known for her roles in 'Almost Famous', '(500) Days of Summer', and 'New Girl'. Explore her filmography, awards, musical projects, and upcoming works on The Movie Database.
