Mary Jo Deschanel

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Birthday
Nov 25, 1945 (79 years old)

Mary Jo Deschanel

Known For

Ruby Sparks
1h 44m
Movie 2012

Ruby Sparks

Calvin is a young novelist who achieved phenomenal success early in his career but is now struggling with his writing – as well as his romantic life. Finally, he makes a breakthrough and creates a character named Ruby who inspires him. When Calvin finds Ruby, in the flesh, sitting on his couch about a week later, he is completely flabbergasted that his words have turned into a living, breathing person.

Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks
1h 45m
Movie 2007

Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks

A select group of key creative forces involved in the making of Twin Peaks reveals their take on the fascinating creation and journey of the wildly popular show.

Winter Passing
1h 38m
Movie 2006

Winter Passing

Actress Reese Holden has been offered a small fortune by a book editor if she can secure for publication the love letters that her father, a reclusive novelist, wrote to her mother, who has since passed away. Returning to Michigan, Reese finds that an ex-grad student and a would-be musician have moved in with her father, who cares more about his new friends than he does about his own health and well-being.

Cameo by Night
1h 0m
Movie 1987

Cameo by Night

Failed TV pilot about Jennifer, a police secretary who goes undercover as rock fan Cameo to search the music scene for a serial killer who preys upon teens at music venues. Her handler is police detective Bellflower.

A Winner Never Quits
1h 45m
Movie 1986

A Winner Never Quits

Raised in a poor Pennsylvania mining town by his immigrant parents, Pete Grey lost his right arm while still a young boy. But through the encouragement of his father and the constant coaching of his older brother, Pete never gives up on his dream of playing professional baseball. Driven by anger, he finally makes it to the big leagues. But it isn't until he agrees to meet a handicapped youngster who idolizes him that Pete finally becomes a genuine American hero.

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).

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