Mary Jo Deschanel

Actor · Born November 25, 1945 · Los Angeles, California, USA

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).

Acted in 21

2010s

2014
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
Eileen Hayward
2012
Ruby Sparks
Female Professor
72

2000s

2009
My Sister's Keeper
Saleswoman
63
2007
Breach
Vivian O'Neill
73
2006
Winter Passing
Mary
56
2005
Criminal Minds
Edith Lynch · 1 episode
82
Law & Order: Trial by Jury
Julia Lonegan · 1 episode
69
2004
House
Julia · 1 episode
87
2002
Bark!
Betty
2000
The Patriot
Mrs. Howard
68

1990s

1995
JAG
Victoria Ross · 1 episode
69
1990
Twin Peaks
Eileen Hayward · 4 episodes
86

1980s

1989
Twin Peaks
Eileen Hayward
1987
Cameo by Night
Mrs. Schwinn
1986
A Winner Never Quits
Mrs. Gary
1985
Amazing Stories
Francine Gazetta · 1 episode
74
1984
2010
Betty Fernandez
64
1983
The Right Stuff
Annie Glenn
84

1960s

1969
Anatomy of a Crime
Marcie
1968
The Wild Racers
Dancing Girl
1966
Wendy
Wendy

Appearances1

2000s

2007
Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks
Self