Acting
Mary Jo Deschanel
Born 1945-11-25
Los Angeles, California, USA
Department: 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).
Known For
Prominent works featuring Mary Jo Deschanel
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House
2004
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Criminal Minds
2005
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The Patriot
2000
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Twin Peaks
1990
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My Sister's Keeper
2009
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Ruby Sparks
2012
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JAG
1995
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2010
1984
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The Right Stuff
1983
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Breach
2007
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (22 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces | Eileen Hayward | Movie | 2014 |
 | Ruby Sparks | Female Professor | Movie | 2012 |
 | My Sister's Keeper | Saleswoman | Movie | 2009 |
 | Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks | Self | Movie | 2007 |
 | Breach | Vivian O'Neill | Movie | 2007 |
 | Winter Passing | Mary | Movie | 2006 |
 | Criminal Minds | Edith Lynch | TV Series | 2005 |
 | Law & Order: Trial by Jury | Julia Lonegan | TV Series | 2005 |
 | House | Julia | TV Series | 2004 |
 | Bark! | Betty | Movie | 2002 |
 | The Patriot | Mrs. Howard | Movie | 2000 |
 | JAG | Victoria Ross | TV Series | 1995 |
 | Twin Peaks | Eileen Hayward | TV Series | 1990 |
 | Twin Peaks | Eileen Hayward | Movie | 1989 |
 | Cameo by Night | Mrs. Schwinn | Movie | 1987 |
 | A Winner Never Quits | Mrs. Gary | Movie | 1986 |
 | Amazing Stories | Francine Gazetta | TV Series | 1985 |
 | 2010 | Betty Fernandez | Movie | 1984 |
 | The Right Stuff | Annie Glenn | Movie | 1983 |
 | Anatomy of a Crime | Marcie | Movie | 1969 |
 | The Wild Racers | Dancing Girl | Movie | 1968 |
 | Wendy | Wendy | Movie | 1966 |