Emily Deschanel: Daughter of Caleb Deschanel and Mary Jo Deschanel
Sister of Zooey Deschanel
Graduated from Boston University's Professional Actor's Training Program with a B.F.A. in Theater
Is good friends with Melanie Lynskey and Jorja Fox; both are supporters of PETA and the Humane Society.
Lives in both Los Angeles and New York
Interview magazine named her one of "6 Actors to Watch" in their annual "Young Hollywood" issue [October 2004]
Her paternal grandfather was French and the remainder of her ancestry is Irish American.
Is a vegan.
Was bridesmaid at best friend Melanie Lynskey's wedding to Jimmi Simpson (14 April 2007).
Whilst attending Boston University she lived on Hooker Street in Brighton which she calls a "cool neighborhood".
She attended Boston University with fellow actress, Ginnifer Goodwin.
She studied theatre at Boston University's College of Fine Arts.
She is a member on the advisory board of the Adrienne Shelly Foundation, which supports female actors, writers, and directors in honor of the late filmmaker.
She owns a duplex and lives with her sister, Zooey.
She owned a dog, a female Wheaten terrier, who now lives with her ex-boyfriend. Bones!

By using our website you Agree to and Acknowledge to Disclaimer: All pictures are copyright to their respective owners. No infringement is intended. Watt-up.com does not claim ownership of any of the photos displayed in these galleries. Tags at the bottom of the photos are to show that it was originally posted here. Images are for entertainment / news/  fan purposes only, if there is an issue with any of the photos displayed, contact for prompt removal. The use of media materials is protected by the fair use Clause of the US Copyright Act of 1976 , which allows for the rebroadcast of copyrighted materials for the purpose of commentary, criticism, and education.