• Date of Birth: January 17, 1980
  • Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, USA
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Zooey Deschanel Biography

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ZOOEY DESCHANEL

Born January 17, 1980 as Zooey Claire Deschanel, was born in Los Angeles, California but grew up on many different film sets because her father, Caleb Deschanel, was an acadamy award nominated cinematographer. Her mom is actress Mary Jo Weir. She also has a sister, Emily Deschanel, who is also an actress (who stars in the TV series Bones.

She befriended fellow actors Jake Gyllennhaal and Kate Hudson at the prepatory school she went to in Santa Monica, California. She went to Northwestern University, but dropped out after seven months to pursue her career in acting.

She was named after Zooey Glass, the male protagonist in the novel "Franny and Zooey" by JD Salinger.


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Zooey started out as a supporting actress, playing along side her friend Kate Hudson in "Almost Famous", as well other movies such as "The New Guy" and "Trouble". Then she started getting more lead roles, such as in the movies "Elf", "Failure to Launch", and her most recently released movie, "Yes Man".

Zooey has a new movie coming out this year, so look forward to seeing it at the movies!

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Zooey Deschanel Information:
Eye color: Blue
Height: 5'6"
Nickname(s): Zo
Notable feature(s):
Education: Attended Northwestern University for one year, but dropped out. Graduated from Crossroads School for Arts and Sciences in Santa Monica
Family: Younger sister of actress Emily Deschanel. Her father Caleb Deschanel is an academy award nominated cinematographer, and her mother Mary Jo Deschanel is an actress. Recently married to Death Cab For Cutie frontman Ben Gibbard.
Resides in:
Religious affiliations:
Political affiliation: Is noted for being a liberal and attended rallies with husband Ben Gibbard for Barack Obama's presidential champaign.
Personal interests/hobbies: Interests include jazz singing, philosophy, fashion and photography.
she also plays the piano and the baritone ukulele.
Charities/Causes:
Other:

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    posted 12 days ago
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    posted 60 days ago
  • daavveed
    one of the young turks of todays industry..certain to keep the fan happy and she knows her craft..good on ya ..best wishes gal...db
    posted 65 days ago
  • samicare22
    U S CCCCCCC
    posted 79 days ago
  • smash9the9state
    Probably one of my favorite actors I dont know why but you always keep me transfixed to the screen. I think your gorgeous and ofc your singing voice is as captivating as your acting. x
    posted 88 days ago
  • jaimeeeeeee
    i love zooey deschanel
    she is a very talented actress and she has a great singing voice :)
    posted 119 days ago
  • WHoSAskInGForME
    Emily is Zooey's older sister.
    posted 136 days ago
  • jayhuang88
    i love zooey deschanel...

    obsessed...XD
    posted 156 days ago
  • couturequeen427
    ZOOEY I LOVE YOU!!! XXO
    posted 158 days ago
  • shrtstckr233
    geez! Zooey REALLY looks like katy perry!!
    posted 160 days ago

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