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Mary Jo Deschanel

Mary Jo Deschanel

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

Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
2014 • Eileen Hayward
Ruby Sparks
Ruby Sparks
2012 • Female Professor
My Sister's Keeper
My Sister's Keeper
2009 • Saleswoman
Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks
Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks
2007 • Self
Breach
Breach
2007 • Vivian O'Neill
Winter Passing
Winter Passing
2006 • Mary
Bark!
Bark!
2002 • Betty
The Patriot
The Patriot
2000 • Mrs. Howard

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Ruby Sparks
Ruby Sparks
2012 • Female Professor
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My Sister's Keeper
My Sister's Keeper
2009 • Saleswoman
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Breach
Breach
2007 • Vivian O'Neill
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Bark!
Bark!
2002 • Betty
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The Patriot
The Patriot
2000 • Mrs. Howard
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Twin Peaks
Twin Peaks
1989 • Eileen Hayward
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Cameo by Night
Cameo by Night
1987 • Mrs. Schwinn
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2010
2010
1984 • Betty Fernandez
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The Right Stuff
The Right Stuff
1983 • Annie Glenn
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The Wild Racers
The Wild Racers
1968 • Dancing Girl
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Wendy
Wendy
1966 • Wendy
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Mary Jo Deschanel – Biography, Known For & Filmography