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Zooey Deschanel
Born 1980-01-17Los Angeles, California, USA
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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Trash MountainAbbiMervAnna FinchHarold and the Purple CrayonTerryTrolls Band TogetherBridget (voice)Dreamin' WildNancyTrolls World TourBridget (voice)The Kacey Musgraves Christmas ShowSelfTrolls HolidayBridget (voice)TrollsBridget (voice)Rock the KasbahRonnieBrian Wilson and Friends - A Soundstage Special EventSelfThe Driftless AreaStellaLetters to Jackie: Remembering President KennedySelf - Letter ReaderBen Lee: Catch My DiseaseSelfFOX 25th Anniversary SpecialSelf (voice) (uncredited)Our Idiot BrotherNatalie RochlinYour HighnessBelladonnaWinnie the Poohadditional voiceThese Amazing ShadowsSelf(500) Days of SummerSummerYes ManRenee AllisonVisions of 'The Happening'SelfThe Happening: A Day for NightSelfThe Happening: Elements of a SceneSelf