Portrait of Mary Jo Deschanel

Mary Jo Deschanel

Acting

Biography

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: November 25, 1945

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, USA

Filmography

2014
2012
Ruby Sparks

as Female Professor

2009
My Sister's Keeper

as Saleswoman

2007
Breach

as Vivian O'Neill

2006
2005
Criminal Minds

as Edith Lynch

2005
2004
House

as Julia

2002
Bark!

as Betty

2000
The Patriot

as Mrs. Howard

1995
JAG

as Victoria Ross

1990
Twin Peaks

as Eileen Hayward

1989
Twin Peaks

as Eileen Hayward

1987
Cameo by Night

as Mrs. Schwinn

1986
1985
Amazing Stories

as Francine Gazetta

1984
2010

as Betty Fernandez

1983
The Right Stuff

as Annie Glenn

1969
1968
The Wild Racers

as Dancing Girl

1966
Wendy

as Wendy