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Mary Jo Deschanel

Bio: Mary Jo Deschanel (born 25 November 1945) is an American actress, known for her roles in the movies The Right Stuff and The Patriot, and for the TV series Twin Peaks. She is married to 6-time Academy Award nominated cinematographer Caleb Deschanel, and mother of actresses Emily Deschanel (Bones) and Zoey Deschanel (New Girl)
Born: Sun, Nov 25 1945
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
Mary Jo Deschanel is 79 years old
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Poster of Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
Mary Jo Deschanel was 68 in Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces as 'Eileen Hayward'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 16 2014
Poster of Ruby Sparks
Ruby Sparks
Mary Jo Deschanel was 66 in Ruby Sparks as 'Female Professor'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 25 2012
Poster of My Sister's Keeper
My Sister's Keeper
Mary Jo Deschanel was 63 in My Sister's Keeper as 'Saleswoman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 26 2009
Poster of Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks
Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks
Mary Jo Deschanel was 61 in Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 30 2007
Poster of Breach
Breach
Mary Jo Deschanel was 61 in Breach as 'Vivian O'Neill'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 12 2007
Poster of Winter Passing
Winter Passing
Mary Jo Deschanel was 60 in Winter Passing as 'Mary'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 07 2006
Poster of Bark!
Bark!
Mary Jo Deschanel was 56 in Bark! as 'Betty'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 11 2002
Poster of The Patriot
The Patriot
Mary Jo Deschanel was 54 in The Patriot as 'Mrs. Howard'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 28 2000
Poster of Twin Peaks
Twin Peaks
Mary Jo Deschanel was 43 in Twin Peaks as 'Eileen Hayward'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 03 1989
Poster of Cameo by Night
Cameo by Night
Mary Jo Deschanel was 41 in Cameo by Night as 'Mrs. Schwinn'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 12 1987
Poster of A Winner Never Quits
A Winner Never Quits
Mary Jo Deschanel was 40 in A Winner Never Quits as 'Mrs. Gary'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 13 1986
Poster of 2010
2010
Mary Jo Deschanel was 39 in 2010 as 'Betty Fernandez'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 06 1984
Poster of The Right Stuff
The Right Stuff
Mary Jo Deschanel was 37 in The Right Stuff as 'Annie Glenn'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 20 1983
Poster of Anatomy of a Crime
Anatomy of a Crime
Mary Jo Deschanel was 23 in Anatomy of a Crime as 'Marcie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 13 1969
Poster of The Wild Racers
The Wild Racers
Mary Jo Deschanel was 22 in The Wild Racers as 'Dancing Girl'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 27 1968
Poster of Wendy
Wendy
Mary Jo Deschanel was 20 in Wendy as 'Wendy'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1966

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Criminal Minds
Criminal Minds
Mary Jo Deschanel was 59+ in Criminal Minds as 'Edith Lynch'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 2005
Poster of Law & Order: Trial by Jury
Law & Order: Trial by Jury
Mary Jo Deschanel was 59+ in Law & Order: Trial by Jury as 'Julia Lonegan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 03 2005
Poster of House
House
Mary Jo Deschanel was 58+ in House as 'Julia'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 16 2004
Poster of JAG
JAG
Mary Jo Deschanel was 49+ in JAG as 'Victoria Ross'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 23 1995
Poster of Twin Peaks
Twin Peaks
Mary Jo Deschanel was 44+ in Twin Peaks as 'Eileen Hayward'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 08 1990
Poster of Amazing Stories
Amazing Stories
Mary Jo Deschanel was 39+ in Amazing Stories as 'Francine Gazetta'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985