Mary Jo Deschanel

Tenacious performer who never gave up.

Mary Jo Deschanel
Age79
Full NameMary Josephine Weir
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Nope! Mary Jo Deschanel stood alone, with a heart full of fire, No family, no connections, to take them higher, But with hard work and a spirit so strong, They rose to the top, where they belong. But, they may be a nepo parent!

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Media
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  • Twin Peaks
  • House
  • Casual: The Series
  • Criminal Minds
  • The Right Stuff
  • It Goes
  • Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
  • My Sister's Keeper
  • Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
  • Ruby Sparks
  • The Patriot
  • Breach
  • A Winner Never Quits
  • 2010: The Year We Make Contact
  • JAG
  • Law & Order: Trial by Jury
  • Winter Passing
  • Bark!
  • The Wild Racers

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From the prestigious Deschanel family, Mary Jo Deschanel is a renowned American actress, born on November 25, 1945 in Los Angeles, California. She is widely known for her roles in The Right Stuff (1983), The Patriot (2000) and 2010: The Year We Make Contact (1984). Mary Jo has been married to her husband Caleb Deschanel since July 8, 1972 and together they have two daughters, Emily and Zooey. Emily Deschanel, born on October 11, 1976, is an American actress and producer. She is best known for her role in Fox crime procedural comedy-drama series Bones as Dr. Temperance Brennan since 2005. Emily is the eldest daughter of Mary Jo and Caleb Deschanel, the latter being an Academy Award-nominated cinematographer. Zooey Deschanel, born in 1980, is the youngest daughter of Mary Jo and Caleb Deschanel. With roots in English, French, German, Scottish, Irish, and Dutch, she began her career as a model in the TV sitcom, Veronica's Closet (1997). Since then, she has gone on to star in many films and TV shows. The Deschanel family is a legacy of success in the showbiz industry, with Mary Jo and Caleb as the patriarchs and Emily and Zooey as the matriarchs. Each have made their mark in their respective fields and are sure to continue to bring glory to the Deschanel name.

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