ZOOEY DESCHANEL

Actress

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BORN January 17, 1980

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HEIGHT 5'4" (1.63 m)

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NATIONALITY American

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YEARS ACTIVE 1997 – Present

🏆 AWARDS & ACCOLADES

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2014

GOLDEN GLOBES

Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series u2013 Musical or Comedy

NOMINEE

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2013

GOLDEN GLOBES

Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series u2013 Musical or Comedy

NOMINEE

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2012

GOLDEN GLOBES

Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series u2013 Musical or Comedy

NOMINEE

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2004

FILM INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARDS

Best Female Lead

NOMINEE

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2012

EMMY AWARDS

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series

NOMINEE

👤 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.

🗉 QUICK FACTS

Nick Name Zooey
Born January 17, 1980
Height 5'4" (1.63 m)
Nationality American
Citizenship American
Education Studied Dramatic Arts / Private performance training
Current Status Active (Recently in Merv, Harold and the Purple Crayon)
Years Active 1997 – Present
Occupation Actress
Family Background Born to parents: Mary Jo Deschanel, Caleb Deschanel.
Early Career She made her film debut in Mumford (1999) and had a supporting role in Cameron Crowe's film Almost Famous (2000).
Partner * {{marriage * Jacob Pechenik (Spouse), Jonathan Scott (2019–present; engaged) (Partner)
Children 2
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