Emily Deschanel Biography: Husband, Movies, TV Shows, Age, Instagram, Height, Parents, Siblings, Net Worth, Awards

Emily Deschanel is a celebrated American actress, producer, and director, best known for her iconic role as Dr. Temperance “Bones” Brennan in the Fox crime procedural series Bones.

Her portrayal of Dr. Brennan, alongside David Boreanaz as FBI Agent Seeley Booth, earned her multiple award nominations and solidified her status as a leading actress in television.

Profile

• Full name: Emily Erin Deschanel
• Date of birth: October 11, 1976
• Age: 49 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Los Angeles, California, U.S.
• State of origin: California
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Actress, producer, director
• Height: 5’8
• Parents: Caleb Deschanel (father), Mary Jo Deschanel (mother)
• Siblings: Zooey Deschanel (younger sister)
• Spouse: David Hornsby (married in 2010)
• Children: Two sons (born in 2011 and 2015)
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: N/A
• Ethnicity: French, Swiss, Dutch, English, Irish
• Net worth: $30 million

Early Life and Education

Emily Deschanel was born on October 11, 1976, in Los Angeles, California. She is now at the age of 49. Her father, Caleb Deschanel, is a renowned cinematographer and director, and her mother, Mary Jo Deschanel, is an actress. Emily‘s younger sister, Zooey Deschanel, is also an actress and singer-songwriter.

Deschanel attended Harvard-Westlake School and Crossroads School in Los Angeles before graduating from Boston University’s Professional Actors Training Program with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theater.

Personal Life

Emily Deschanel married writer and producer David Hornsby in September 2010. The couple has two sons, born in 2011 and 2015. Deschanel is known for her strong advocacy for animal welfare and environmental causes.

She has been involved in several documentaries and charity projects, including narrating My Child Is a Monkey and serving as an associate producer on How I Became an Elephant.

Career

Deschanel‘s acting career began with her feature film debut in It Could Happen to You in 1994. She gained recognition for her role as Pam Asbury in Stephen King’s horror miniseries Rose Red in 2002. Her performances in films like Cold Mountain, The Alamo, and Glory Road further cemented her reputation as a versatile actress.

In 2005, Deschanel landed the lead role of Dr. Temperance Brennan in the Fox series Bones, which ran for 12 seasons. She also served as a producer on the show. Beyond Bones, Deschanel has appeared in various television series, including Sleepy Hollow, BoJack Horseman, and Devil in Ohio.

Awards

• Satellite Award Nomination (2006) for Best Actress in a Series, Drama for Bones
• Teen Choice Award Nomination (2007) for Choice TV Actress: Drama for Bones
• People’s Choice Award Nomination (2015) for Favorite TV Crime Drama Actress for Bones
• TV Guide Award Nomination (2011) for Favorite Actress in a Drama for Bones

Net Worth

Emily Deschanel‘s net worth is approximately $30 million, largely due to her successful career in television, particularly her long-running role in Bones.

Social Media

• Instagram: @emilydeschanel
• X: N/A

Filmography

• It Could Happen to You
• Rose Red
• Cold Mountain
• The Alamo
• Glory Road
• Bones
• Sleepy Hollow
• BoJack Horseman
• Devil in Ohio
• Spider-Man 2
• The Heart Department
• Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
• Providence
• The Dan Show
• Crossing Jordan
• Tit for Tat
• The Cleveland Show
• American Dad!
• Drunk History
• Animal Kingdom
• The Simpsons
• Superstore
• The Rookie