Zooey Deschanel
Zooey Deschanel's quirky charm, striking blue eyes, and distinctively offbeat humor have made her one of the most beloved indie darlings of recent decades. After a brief guest appearance on the sitcom 'Veronica's Closet,' Deschanel made her feature film debut in Lawrence Kasdan's 'Mumford' (1999). Her breakout role came courtesy of Cameron Crowe's semi-autobiographical 'Almost Famous' (2000), where she portrayed the enigmatic Anita Miller, the older sister of the film's protagonist. Deschanel effortlessly embodies the rebellious and free-spirited youth of the 1970s rock scene. Her nuanced performance in 'Almost Famous' solidified her status as a rising star. Deschanel's reputation is built on her ability to portray endearingly awkward and unconventional female characters. Her portrayal of the heartbroken yet resilient Summer Finn in '(500) Days of Summer' (2009) became an iconic portrayal of unconventional romance in the 21st-century. Her deadpan delivery and self-aware humor found perfect expression in her most well-known role, Jessica Day, in the hit sitcom 'New Girl' (2011 - 2018). As the bubbly and optimistic school teacher who moves in with three male roommates, she quickly became a beloved television icon, earning numerous award nominations for her performance. While widely recognized for her comedic roles, Deschanel has also proven her dramatic chops in independent films such as 'All the Real Girls' (2003). This critically-acclaimed film earned her recognition for authentically portraying a young woman navigating a complex relationship. She further demonstrated her versatility with the role of Trillian in the science-fiction comedy 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'(2005), demonstrating her ability to adapt to fantastical and quirky settings. Deschanel's off-screen talents extend to her musical abilities. She often showcases her singing in films and television, notably in 'Elf' (2003) where her rendition of 'Baby, It's Cold Outside' with Will Ferrell is a holiday classic. She also starred in the television adaptation of 'Once Upon a Mattress' (2005). Deschanel formed the musical duo 'She & Him' in 2006 with singer-songwriter M. Zooey Claire Deschanel, is an American actress and musician. Ward, where her retro-inspired vocals and songwriting talents have produced multiple successful albums. Deschanel's career has continued to thrive in recent years. She lent her voice to the animated film 'Trolls' (2016) and its sequel 'Trolls World Tour' (2020), playing the cheerful and optimistic Princess Bridget. She also took on supporting roles in films like 'Rock the Kasbah' (2015) and 'The Driftless Area' (2015). Alongside her continued musical endeavors, Deschanel remains an active figure on television, hosting 'The Celebrity Dating Game' (2021). Looking ahead, Deschanel has several projects in development. She's attached to star in 'Dreamin' Wild', a biopic where she will portray legendary singer-songwriter Cass Elliot of The Mamas & the Papas. Deschanel is also slated to make a return to dramatic territory with the film 'Harold and the Purple Crayon,' a live-action adaptation of the beloved children's book. Her continued willingness to experiment across genres solidifies her place as a dynamic and enduring talent in the entertainment world. IMDb mini bio by: yusufpiskin
Known For
Credits
- 2024 · Harold and the Purple Crayon as
- 2023 · Trolls Band Together as Bridget (voice)
- 2023 · Dreamin' Wild as Nancy
- 2023 · What Am I Eating? With Zooey Deschanel as Self
- 2022 · StoryBots: Answer Time as Cat Burglar
- 2022 · Trixie Motel as Self
- 2022 · About Last Night as Self
- 2021 · Physical as Kelly Kilmartin
- 2021 · The Celebrity Dating Game as Self - Host
- 2020 · The Holiday Movies That Made Us as Self (archive footage)
- 2020 · Celebrity IOU as Self
- 2020 · Gone Mental with Lior as Self
- 2020 · Trolls World Tour as Bridget (voice)
- 2019 · The Kacey Musgraves Christmas Show as Self
- 2019 · The Kelly Clarkson Show as
- 2019 · Tamron Hall as Self - Guest
- 2017 · Trolls Holiday as Bridget (voice)
- 2017 · Carpool Karaoke: The Series as Self
- 2016 · Trolls as Bridget (voice)
- 2015 · Rock the Kasbah as Ronnie
- 2015 · Brian Wilson and Friends - A Soundstage Special Event as Self
- 2015 · The Driftless Area as Stella
- 2014 · Late Night with Seth Meyers as Self
- 2013 · Brooklyn Nine-Nine as Jessica 'Jess' Day
- 2013 · Letters to Jackie: Remembering President Kennedy as Narrator (voice)
- 2012 · Ben Lee: Catch My Disease as Self
- 2012 · RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars: UNTUCKED as Self - Guest
- 2012 · RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars as Self - Judge
- 2012 · FOX 25th Anniversary Special as Self (voice)
- 2011 · New Girl as Jessica 'Jess' Day
- 2011 · Our Idiot Brother as Natalie Rochlin
- 2011 · Your Highness as Belladonna
- 2011 · These Amazing Shadows as Self
- 2010 · Conan as Self
- 2010 · Who Do You Think You Are? as Self
- 2009 · (500) Days Of Summer: The Bank Heist as Bank Teller
- 2009 · (500) Days of Summer as Summer
- 2009 · Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen as Self - Guest
- 2009 · Top Chef Masters as Herself - Guest
- 2008 · Yes Man as Renee Allison
- 2008 · Visions of 'The Happening' as Herself
- 2008 · The Happening: Elements of a Scene as Herself
- 2008 · The Happening: A Day for Night as Herself
- 2008 · Gigantic as Happy
- 2008 · The Happening as Alma Moore
- 2007 · Flakes as Miss Pussy Katz
- 2007 · Tin Man as DG
- 2007 · The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford as Dorothy Evans
- 2007 · Surf's Up as Lani Aliikai (voice)
- 2007 · Raving as Katie
- 2007 · Bridge to Terabithia as Ms. Edmunds
- 2007 · The Go-Getter as Kate
- 2007 · The Good Life as Frances
- 2006 · Live Free or Die as Cheryl
- 2006 · Failure to Launch as Kit
- 2006 · Winter Passing as Reese Holden
- 2005 · Once Upon A Mattress as Lady Larken
- 2005 · Bones as Margaret Whitesell
- 2005 · Don't Crash: The Documentary of the Making of the Movie of the Book of the Radio Series of 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' as Self
- 2005 · Weeds as Kat
- 2005 · The Offspring: Complete Music Video Collection as
- 2005 · Inside 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' as Self
- 2005 · The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy as Trillian
- 2005 · American Dad! as French Maid / Candy Striper Stripper (voice)
- 2005 · American Dad! as Dream Girl (voice)
- 2005 · Celebrity Mix as Self (archive footage)
- 2004 · Eulogy as Kate Collins
- 2004 · Cracking Up as
- 2004 · Players In Pigtails as
- 2003 · Elf as Jovie
- 2003 · House Hunting as Christy
- 2003 · It's Better to Be Wanted for Murder Than Not to Be Wanted at All as Gas Station Girl
- 2003 · Real Time with Bill Maher as Self
- 2003 · All the Real Girls as Noel
- 2003 · Jimmy Kimmel Live! as
- 2003 · Jimmy Kimmel Live! as Self - Guest
- 2003 · Whatever We Do as Nikki
- 2002 · Abandon as Samantha Harper
- 2002 · Sweet Friggin' Daisies as Zelda
- 2002 · The New Guy as Nora
- 2002 · Big Trouble as Jenny Herk
- 2002 · E! Live from the Red Carpet as Self
- 2002 · The Good Girl as Cheryl
- 2001 · Manic as Tracy
- 2000 · Almost Famous as Anita Miller
- 1999 · Mumford as Nessa Watkins
- 1997 · Veronica's Closet as Elena
- 1993 · Frasier as Jen
- 1993 · Late Night with Conan O'Brien as Self - Guest
- 1992 · The Tonight Show with Jay Leno as
- 1989 · The Simpsons as Mary Spuckler (voice)
- 1988 · LIVE with Kelly and Mark as Self - Guest
- 1975 · Saturday Night Live as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
- 1975 · Saturday Night Live as Self - Host
- Future · Merv as Anna