Emily Deschanel (Ellen)

Emily Deschanel, born October 11, 1976, is an American actress and television producer, best known for playing Dr. Temperance “Bones“ Brennan in the crime drama Bones. Deschanel made her feature film debut in 1994’s It Could Happen to You. Her next notable role was in Stephen King’s Rose Red in 2002. She then appeared in Cold Mountain, The Alamo and Glory Road and was named one of “six actresses to watch“ by Interview Magazine in 2004. For her performance in Bones, she received a 2006 Satellite Award nomination, a 2007 Teen Choice Award nomination, a 2009 Ewwy Award win and has served as co-producer since the start of the show’s third season, and as producer since the middle of the show’s fourth season.
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