Raised in Hollywood since childhood, Zoey Deschanel was born in California to a director father, Caleb Deschanel and an actress mother, Mary Jo Deschanel.
Acting debut
At age 17, on a sitcom, "Veronica's Closet".
Big Break
Movie "Almost Famous" 2000, opposite Billy Crudup, Kate Hudson.
Went back on TV in the SciFi channel's mini series "Tin Man".
Recognition
Received a best female lead nomination at the Independant Spirit Awards for her role on "All The Real Girls".
Hot Onscreen Male Partners
Brad Pitt in "The Assassination Of Jesse James", Mathew Mc Conaughey "Failure to Launch", Lou Taylor Pucci "The Go-Getter".