Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Birthday
(Thursday)
Birthplace
Los Angeles, California, USA
Height
64 cm (2'1")
Nationality
Religion
Christianity
Languages
American English, English
Spouse
Ben Gibbard (2009-2012)
Partner
Jonathan Scott
Children
2 children
Parents
Caleb Deschanel, Mary Jo Deschanel
Sibling
Emily Deschanel
Education
Northwestern University, Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences, French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts
Zodiac Sign
♑ Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac
猴 Monkey
Name Origin
English < French < Latin (Clara)
Popularity
Tier A -- 241,077 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 19
Career
Career spanning 26 years (1999-2025)
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Year context
Born in 1980 -- Iran hostage crisis; Mount St. Helens erupts; CNN launches; Jimmy Carter was US president
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Innovation
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Giving
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Sustainability
65
Cultural Uplift
48
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Filmography (25)
AWARDS (6)
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Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actress in a Comedy Series
2012
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B
Mar del Plata Film Festival
2003
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
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Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Zooey Deschanel?
Zooey Deschanel is 46 years old, born on .
Where was Zooey Deschanel born?
Zooey Deschanel was born in Los Angeles, California, USA.
What movies or shows has Zooey Deschanel been in?
Zooey Deschanel has 25 credits in our database. Notable titles include Merv (2025), Harold and the Purple Crayon (2024), Trolls Band Together (2023), Trolls Holiday (2017), Trolls (2016).
What is Zooey Deschanel known for?
Zooey Deschanel is primarily known as an actor. 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…
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