Emily Deschanel
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Emily Erin Deschanel (; born October 11, 1976) is an American actress. She played Dr. Temperance "Bones" Brennan in the Fox crime procedural series Bones (2005–2017).
Infobox
Born
Emily Erin Deschanel (1976-10-11) October 11, 1976 (age 49)Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Education
Boston University (BFA)
Occupation
Actress
Years active
1993–present
Spouse
mw- David Hornsby (m. 2010)
Children
2
Parents
mw- Mary Jo DeschanelCaleb Deschanel
Relatives
Zooey Deschanel (sister)
Tables
· Filmography › Film
2000
It's a Shame About Ray
Role(s)
Maggie
Notes
Short film
2004
Role(s)
Rosanna Travis
Old Tricks
Role(s)
Woman
Notes
Short film
2005
Role(s)
Kate Houghton
Mute
Role(s)
Claire
Notes
Short film
That Night
Role(s)
Annie
Notes
Short film
2007
The Diagnosis
Role(s)
Maggie
Notes
Short film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1994 | It Could Happen to You | Animal rights activist | |
| 2000 | It's a Shame About Ray | Maggie | Short film |
| 2003 | Easy | Laura Harris | |
| Cold Mountain | Mrs. Morgan | ||
| 2004 | The Alamo | Rosanna Travis | |
| Spider-Man 2 | Receptionist | Cameo | |
| Old Tricks | Woman | Short film | |
| 2005 | Boogeyman | Kate Houghton | |
| Mute | Claire | Short film | |
| That Night | Annie | Short film | |
| 2006 | Glory Road | Mary Haskins | |
| 2007 | The Diagnosis | Maggie | Short film |
| 2009 | My Sister's Keeper | Dr. Farquad | |
| 2011 | The Perfect Family | Shannon Cleary | |
| 2015 | Unity | Narrator | Documentary |
| 2023 | Big Boys | Nicole | Feature |
· Filmography › Television
2001
The Heart Department
Role(s)
Maude Allyn
Notes
Television movie
2002
2003
The Dan Show
Role(s)
Sam
Notes
Television movie
2004
2005–2017
Role(s)
Bones
Notes
Temperance Brennan
2009
Tit for Tat
Role(s)
Emily
Notes
Episode: "The Booby Scare"
2010–2011
Role(s)
The Cleveland Show
Notes
Julia Roberts (voice)
Herself (voice)
Role(s)
Episode: "Hot Cocoa Bang Bang"
2012
2014; 2019
Role(s)
Drunk History
Notes
Babe Didrikson Zaharias / Marina Raskova
2019
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2001 | The Heart Department | Maude Allyn | Television movie |
| 2002 | Rose Red | Pam Asbury | 3 episodes; Miniseries |
| Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Cassie Germaine | Episode: "Surveillance" | |
| Providence | Annie Franks | 2 episodes | |
| 2003 | The Dan Show | Sam | Television movie |
| 2004 | Crossing Jordan | Michelle | Episode: "All the News Fit to Print" |
| 2005–2017 | Bones | Temperance Brennan | Main role; also producer; Director: "The Hope in the Horror" |
| 2009 | Tit for Tat | Emily | Episode: "The Booby Scare" |
| 2010–2011 | The Cleveland Show | Julia Roberts (voice) | Episode: "Cleveland Live!" |
| Herself (voice) | Episode: "Hot Cocoa Bang Bang" | ||
| 2012 | American Dad! | Temperance Brennan (voice) | Episode: "Less Money, Mo' Problems" |
| 2014; 2019 | Drunk History | Babe Didrikson Zaharias / Marina Raskova | 2 episodes |
| 2015 | Sleepy Hollow | Temperance Brennan | Episode: "Dead Men Tell No Tales" |
| 2016 | BoJack Horseman | Herself (voice) | Episode: "Love And/Or Marriage" |
| 2018 | The Simpsons | Herself (voice) | Episode: "Bart's Not Dead" |
| 2019 | Animal Kingdom | Angela | Recurring role (Season 4) |
| 2019 | Superstore | Herself (voice) | Episode: "Employee App" |
| 2021 | The Rookie | Sarah Nolan | Episode: "Brave Heart" |
| 2022 | Devil in Ohio | Dr. Suzanne Mathis | 8 episodes; Miniseries |
· Awards and nominations
2015
Role(s)
Nominated
Role(s)
Nominated
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
| 2006 | Satellite Awards | Best Actress – Television Series Drama | Bones | Nominated |
| 2007 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice TV Actress: Drama | Nominated | |
| 2011 | People's Choice Awards | Favorite TV Crime Fighter | Nominated | |
| 2012 | Favorite TV Drama Actress | Nominated | ||
| 2013 | Favorite Dramatic TV Actress | Nominated | ||
| 2015 | Favorite TV Duo: David Boreanaz & Emily Deschanel | Nominated | ||
| Favorite Crime Drama TV Actress | Nominated | |||
| 2016 | Favorite Crime Drama TV Actress | Nominated |
References
- Entertainment Weekly
- "Emily Deschanel"https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/emily-deschanel-149257/bio/
- "Interview with Emily Deschanel"http://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/emily-deschannel-talks-to-womens-health
- "Interesting Ancestors of Emily & Zooey Deschanel"https://web.archive.org/web/20130515023530/http://genealogy.about.com/b/2011/11/01/ancestors-emily-deschanel.htm
- Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2003-feb-16-ca-olsen16-story.html
- "Emily Deschanel reflects on emotional struggles during 'Bones' first season"https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1328373-emily-deschanel-reflects-on-emotional-struggles-during-bones-first-season
- "Los Angeles natives"https://web.archive.org/web/20190503183728/http://thedailytruffle.com/los-angeles-natives/
- BU Todayhttps://www.bu.edu/articles/2025/bu-commencement-2025/#comments
- TVGuide.comhttps://www.tvguide.com/News/Deschanel-Hannigan-Cop-1010367.aspx
- Rattle the Cage Productionshttps://web.archive.org/web/20120210033440/http://www.howibecameanelephant.com/film-crew/
- AfterEllen.comhttps://web.archive.org/web/20120815140251/http://www.afterellen.com/2012-hot-100
- Deadline Hollywoodhttps://deadline.com/2021/09/emily-deschanel-devil-in-ohio-netflix-1234834023/
- Women's Healthhttps://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/a19932105/emily-deschanel-interview/
- "Interview with Access Hollywood"http://www.thankingthemonkey.com/
- "Emily Deschanel promotes vegan diet," Winnipeg Free Press, 9 May 2013.http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/entertainment/celebrities/emily-deschanel-promotes-vegan-diet-206469511.html
- "In the News"http://www.farmsanctuary.org/media/in-the-news
- Los Angeles Timeshttp://www.latimes.com/food/dailydish/la-dd-crossroads-restaurant-farm-sanctuary-20140930-story.html
- nextmovie.comhttps://web.archive.org/web/20130921170416/http://www.nextmovie.com/blog/emily-deschanel-interview-the-perfect-family/
- "Actress Emily Deschanel Weds"https://people.com/celebrity/emily-deschanel-weds/
- Peoplehttps://people.com/parents/emily-deschanel-and-david-hornsby-have-a-son/
- nymaghttp://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2011/11/hart_hanson.html?mid=twitter_vulture
- usmagazine.comhttp://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-moms/news/emily-deschanel-gives-birth-welcomes-second-son-with-husband-201586
- Organic Spa Magazinehttps://web.archive.org/web/20150925134117/http://www.organicspamagazine.com/heart-heart-bones-star-emily-deschanel/
- "Fox "Cheated" 'Bones' Stars Out Of More Than $100M, New Profit-Participation Suit Claims/"https://web.archive.org/web/20151201193221/http://deadline.com/2015/11/bones-lawsuit-david-boreanaz-emily-deschanel-fox-barry-josephson-1201647064/
- TVhttps://popculture.com/tv-shows/2019/05/03/bones-fox-lawsuit-overturned-reversing-128-million-decision/
- Deadlinehttps://deadline.com/2019/09/bones-profit-lawsuit-settlement-emily-deschanel-david-boreanaz-fox-disney-barry-josephson-1202731588/
- People.comhttps://people.com/zooey-and-emily-deschanel-s-childhood-home-burns-down-in-palisades-fire-8776965
- PasteMagazine.comhttps://web.archive.org/web/20191221152931/https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2010/05/emily-deschanel-to-star-in-perfect-family.html
- TVLinehttps://web.archive.org/web/20190209180205/https://tvline.com/2019/02/07/animal-kingdom-emily-deschanel-season-4-cast/