Emily Deschanel

Born October 11, 1976 in Los Angeles, California. Graduated from Boston University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theater. Married actor and writer David Hornsby on September 25, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. Their first child, Henry, was born in September 2011.

Career

Emily stars as Dr. Temperance “Bones” Brennan on the FOX crime drama Bones. Her sister, Zooey Deschanel appears in the Christmas 2009 episode of Bones, playing Brennan’s cousin.

Awards and Nominations

2007 Teen Choice Awards for Choice TV Actress in a Drama (Bones) – Nominated
2011 People’s Choice Awards for Favorite TV Crime Fighter (Bones) – Nominated
2011 Teen Choice Awards for Choice TV Actress in a Drama (Bones) – Nominated
2011 People’s Choice Awards for Favorite TV Drama Actress (Bones) – Nominated

Social Media

Twitter: @emilydeschanel

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