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
The Patriot
(2000)
Mrs. Howard
2010
(1984)
Betty Fernandez
The Right Stuff
(1983)
Annie Glenn
Ruby Sparks
(2012)
Female Professor
Breach
(2007)
Vivian O'Neill
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
(2014)
Eileen Hayward
Twin Peaks
(1989)
Eileen Hayward
Winter Passing
(2006)
Mary
Full Filmography
Acting
The Wild Racers
(1968)
Dancing Girl
Anatomy of a Crime
(1969)
Marcie
The Right Stuff
(1983)
Annie Glenn
2010
(1984)
Betty Fernandez
A Winner Never Quits
(1986)
Mrs. Gary
Cameo by Night
(1987)
Mrs. Schwinn
Twin Peaks
(1989)
Eileen Hayward
The Patriot
(2000)
Mrs. Howard
Bark!
(2002)
Betty
Winter Passing
(2006)
Mary
Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks
(2007)
Breach
(2007)
Vivian O'Neill
Ruby Sparks
(2012)
Female Professor
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
(2014)
Eileen Hayward