How old is Zooey Deschanel?

Zooey Deschanel is 46 years old (born January 17, 1980).

Is Zooey Deschanel still alive?

Yes, Zooey Deschanel is still alive as of 2026, aged 46.

Where is Zooey Deschanel from?

Zooey Deschanel is from Los Angeles, California, USA, United States.

What generation is Zooey Deschanel?

Zooey Deschanel is a Generation X, born in 1980.

Zooey Deschanel

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Zooey Deschanel (born January 17, 1980) is an American actress and musician. She made her film debut in Mumford (1999) and had a supporting role in Cameron Crowe's film Almost Famous (2000). Deschanel is known for her deadpan roles in comedy films such as The Good Girl (2002), The New Guy (2002), Elf (2003), The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005), Failure to Launch (2006), Yes Man (2008), and 500 Days of Summer (2009). From 2011 to 2018, she starred as Jess Day on the Fox sitcom New Girl,

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Born

Years in career28 years active

January 17th, 1980

Birthplace

Los Angeles, California, USA

Known for

🎭 Actor

Nationality

United States

Generation

Generation X

Career

28 years

Region

North America

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How Zooey Deschanel compares to other Actors

🎂Zooey Deschanel is 7 years younger than the average Actor

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Facts about Zooey Deschanel

Did you know?

Did you know that beyond acting, Zooey Deschanel is a successful musician with seven albums as part of the duo She & Him, and also co-founded a popular lifestyle website?

5 Lesser-known facts

Her father is Oscar-nominated cinematographer Caleb Deschanel, known for films like 'The Passion of the Christ'.
She is one half of the indie folk duo She & Him, releasing seven albums since 2008 with M. Ward.
She co-founded the popular female-focused lifestyle website HelloGiggles in 2011, which was later acquired by Time Inc.
She performed the iconic theme song for her hit sitcom 'New Girl', titled 'Hey Girl'.
Her older sister is actress Emily Deschanel, known for her starring role in the long-running TV series 'Bones'.

Career highlight

Her starring role as Jess Day in the Fox sitcom New Girl from 2011 to 2018 cemented her status as a beloved comedic actress. The show showcased her unique blend of quirky charm and deadpan humor to a wide audience, earning her an Emmy nomination and solidifying her television career.

Legacy

Deschanel's legacy is defined by her distinctive 'manic pixie dream girl' persona in indie films and her successful transition to television, where she became a household name for her endearing and quirky characters, making a notable impact in music and digital media as well.