Emily Deschanel is a versatile actor, most recently starring on FOX’s hit show, Bones, opposite David Boreanaz. The procedural drama noted for its light comedic undertone finished its 12th and final season in 2017 and Emily directed  the first episode.

On the big screen, Deschanel’s credits include The Perfect Family, opposite Kathleen Turner and Jason Ritter; Nick Cassavetes’ My Sister’s Keeper with Cameron Diaz; and Jerry Bruckheimer’s Glory Road opposite Josh Lucas, Derek Luke and Jon Voight. Other film credits include Anthony Minghella’s Cold Mountain, John Lee Hancock’s The Alamo, Sam Raimi’s Spiderman 2, Stephen Kay’s Boogeyman, and Jane Weinstock’s Easy.

An animal rights activist, Deschanel is on the board of directors and passionately involved with Farm Sanctuary, working to end cruelty toward farm animals and promoting compassionate living through rescue, education and advocacy. She is also involved with Women for Women International among other organizations.

Deschanel was born in Los Angeles and received her BFA in Theater from Boston University.