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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.
 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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| | 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: Sings on the Album She & Him Vol. 2 | | |
