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Zooey Deschanel

Deschanel performing as part of She & Him at Mercy Lounge in Nashville, TN
Personal information
Birth nameZooey Claire Deschanel
Birth dateJanuary 17, 1980(age 30)
Place of birthLos Angeles, California, U.S.
OccupationActress, model, singer-songwriter, musician
Years active1998 � present
SpouseBen Gibbard (2009-present)

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Zooey Claire Deschanel (-enˈzoʊ.i deɪʃəˈnɛlpron; born January 17, 1980) is an American actress, musician, and singer-songwriter. In 1999, Deschanel made her film debut in Mumford, followed by her break out role as young protagonist William Miller's troubled older sister Anita in Cameron Crowe's 2000 semi autobiographical film Almost Famous. Deschanel soon became known for her deadpan supporting roles in films such as Elf (2003), The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) and Failure to Launch (2006). She then began playing lead roles in films, including Yes Man (2008) and (500) Days of Summer (2009).

For a few years starting in 2001, Deschanel performed in the jazz cabaret act If All the Stars Were Pretty Babies with fellow actress Samantha Shelton. She plays keyboards, percussion, banjo and ukulele, and has sung in several of her films. Deschanel's debut album Volume One (recorded with M. Ward under the moniker She & Him) was released on March 18, 2008. The follow up album Volume Two was released in the U.S. on March 23, 2010. She is married to Death Cab For Cutie frontman Ben Gibbard.

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Zooey Deschanel's Tiered End-Of-Summer Frock: Rad Or Bad? (PHOTOS, POLL) - Huffington Post (blog) Tweet this news
Huffington Post (blog)--Actress and "She and Him" singer -Zooey Deschanel- took the stage at the Los Angeles Times Celebration of Food & Wine at Paramount Studios on Sunday in a ... - Date : Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:44:46 GMT+00:00
Physique 57: Score Free Classes From Biore - myGLOSS Tweet this news
myGLOSS--Bioré Skincare is joining forces with the hottest fitness craze, Physique 57, whose celeb fans include Kelly Ripa, -Zooey Deschanel- and Karolina Kurkova. ... - Date : Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:17:26 GMT+00:00
THE SHOWDOWN: “I kinda know Zooey Deschanel!” - Critical Mass (blog) Tweet this news
Critical Mass (blog)--I kinda know -Zooey Deschanel-!†w/ Telekinesis, 6 pm, $10, The Barbary, 951 N Frankford Ave. Sunday: Usually, when a band plays continually for 10 hours, ... - Date : Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:04:26 GMT+00:00
Zooey Deschanel shakes her tambourine with She and Him - Accidental Sexiness (blog) Tweet this news
Accidental Sexiness (blog)--Even though she has been busy shooting the new Paul Rudd film, My Idiot Brother, -Zooey Deschanel- made some time to perform with her band over the weekend. ... - Date : Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:13:13 GMT+00:00
Not all about Zooey anymore - Clarkson Integrator Tweet this news
Clarkson Integrator--There was a time early in the career of folky-pop group She & Him when all anyone wanted to talk about was the involvement of front woman -Zooey Deschanel-. ... - Date : Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:18:48 GMT+00:00
State of the Arts Part II -- Santa Monica Theaters Weather Economic Storm - The Lookout News Tweet this news
The Lookout News---...- force behind the ongoing success of this 99-seat theatre company that has seen actors like Kate Hudson and -Zooey Deschanel- treading their boards. ... - Date : Tue, 07 Sep 2010 08:07:07 GMT+00:00
Zooey Deschanel's Holiday Happiness - Contactmusic.com Tweet this news
Contactmusic.com---Zooey Deschanel- loves holidaying in Hawaii and despite two trips there in the last year, is desperate to return. The '(500) Days of Summer' actress -who ... - Date : Mon, 06 Sep 2010 04:47:54 GMT+00:00
Zooey Deschanel's holiday happiness - Tonight Tweet this news
Tonight--Note: all comments are moderated (see our moderation policy) and may take some time to display, or may not appear at all. If you would like to use an alias, ... - Date : Mon, 06 Sep 2010 07:39:50 GMT+00:00
Zooey Deschanel - Zooey Deschanel's Feminine Style - Contactmusic.com Tweet this news
Contactmusic.com---Zooey Deschanel- has a ''feminine and whimsical'' style and says she isn't really a follower of all the latest trends. -Zooey Deschanel- has a "feminine and ... - Date : Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:02:59 GMT+00:00
Twee Murders Magazines! (500) Days Stars Curse Paste, Jane, Domino - New York Observer Tweet this news
New York Observer--Just before Jane Magazine folded in 2007, it featured -Zooey Deschanel- on the cover. "I'm always looking for school uniforms, ... - Date : Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:19:11 GMT+00:00

Other areas :
Year Film Role Notes
1999 Mumford Nessa Watkins
2000 Almost Famous Anita Miller
2001 Manic Tracy
2002 The Good Girl Cheryl
Abandon Samantha Harper
Big Trouble Jenny Herk
The New Guy Nora
2003 All the Real Girls Noel Mar del Plata Film Festival Award for Best Actress
Nominated - Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead
Nominated - Chlotrudis Award for Best Actress
Elf Jovie
2004 Eulogy Kate Collins
2005 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Tricia McMillan/Trillian
Winter Passing Reese Holdin
Once Upon a Mattress Lady Larken
2006 Live Free or Die Cheryl
Failure to Launch Katherine "Kit"
2007 The Good Life Frances
The Go-Getter Kate Sullivan
Bridge to Terabithia Miss Edmunds
Surf's Up Lani Aliikai voice only
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford Dorothy Evans
Flakes Miss Pussy Katz
2008 The Happening Alma Moore
Gigantic Harriet "Happy" Lolly
Yes Man Allison
2009 (500) Days of Summer Summer Finn Nominated - Satellite Award for Best Actress - Motion Picture Musical or Comedy
2011 Your Highness Belladonna

Television :
Year Film Role Notes
1998 Veronica's Closet Elena Episode: "Veronica's Fun and Pirates Are Crazy"
2002 Frasier Jen Doyle Episode: "Kissing Cousin"
2004 Cracking Up Heidi Episode: "Birds Do It"
2005 American Dad Kim/Candy Stripper Striper
(voice)
Episode: "Stan Knows Best"
2006 � 2007 Weeds Kat Wheeler Episode: "Mile Deep and a Foot Wide"
Episode: "Yeah, Like Tomatoes"
Episode: "Pittsburgh"
Episode: "Doing the Backstroke"
2007 Tin Man DG Episode: "Into the Storm"
Episode: "Search for the Emerald"
Episode: "Tin Man"
2008 The Simpsons Mary Spuckler
(voice)
Episode: "Apocalypse Cow"
2009 Bones Margaret Whitesell Episode: "The Goop on the Girl"

Short films :
Year Film Role Notes
2002 Sweet Friggin' Daisies Zelda
2003 It's Better to Be Wanted for Murder Than Not to Be Wanted at All Gas Station Girl
Whatever We Do Nikki
House Hunting Christy
2007 Raving Katie



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