Emily Deschanel

Emily Erin Deschanel (born October 11, 1976) is an American actress. She is best known for her portrayal of Dr. Temperance 'Bones' Brennan in the long-running Fox crime procedural series Bones (2005–2017). Deschanel was born in Los Angeles, California, to cinematographer and director Caleb Deschanel and actress Mary Jo Deschanel. She attended Harvard-Westlake School and Crossroads School in Los Angeles. Deschanel made her feature film debut in the romantic comedy-drama It Could Happen to You in 1994. She also appeared in Stephen King's horror miniseries Rose Red in 2002, as well as in films such as Cold Mountain, The Alamo, and Glory Road.