Caleb Deschanel Bio | Wiki
Caleb Deschanel (Full name: Joseph Caleb Deschanel) is a popular American cinematographer and film director, who has been nominated six times for Best Cinematography. He is an active member of the National Film Preservation Board of the Library of Congress. Furthermore, he is married to Mary Jo Deschanel.
Caleb Deschanel Age | Birthday
He was born on September 21, 1944, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States of America. Deschanel is 78 years old and celebrates his birthday on September 21 every year.
Caleb Deschanel Height
He is a man of average stature. Deschanel standsat a height of 5 ft 7 in (aprox. 1.7 m).
Caleb Deschanel Family
Deschanel was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to his loving and caring parents Ann Ward and Paul Jules. His father was french from Rhone while his mother was born in the United States. Deschanel holds an American nationality by birth but belongs to the white ethnicity. He grew up in a small family, where he was the only child.
Caleb Deschanel Wife
He is a loving husband to his wife Mary Jo Weir. Mary is a veteran American actress. The lovely couple has been living together since they wedded in 1972. Deschanel is a proud father of her two beautiful grown daughters Emily Deschanel and Zooey Deschanel.
Caleb Deschanel Daughters
Other than being a loving husband Deschanel is a proud father of his two beautiful daughters Emily Deschanel and Zooey Deschanel. He began his parenthood journey in 1976 when his wife ushered in their firstborn Emily and four years later they welcomed their second daughter Zooey. Currently, Emily is an Actress best known for her role as Dr. Temperance “Bones” Brennan in Fox’s series Bones. Zooey also works in the entertainment industry as an actress, model, musician, and songwriter.
Caleb Deschanel Education
Deschanel attained his High School Diploma from Severn School and later furthered his studies at Johns Hopkins University, where he studied for four years and graduated in 1966. At Johns Hopkins University, Deschanel met Walter Murch, an American film actor, sound designer, and writer.
Later on, Deschanel joined the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts, where he graduated in 1968. A year later, he graduated from the American Film Institute (AFI) Conservatory.
Caleb Deschanel Movies
Working as a cinematographer and film director it is obvious that Deschanel has filmed over 50 movies and tv shows. Deschanel has appeared in various movies:
As a Director
- The Escape Artist 1982
- Crusoe
- Twin Peaks 1990-1991
- Rhythm of My Heart 1991
- Law & Order: Trial by Jury 2005
- Conviction 2006
- Bones 2007
As a cinematographer
- The Lion King 2019
- Never Look Away 2018
- Unforgettable 2017
- Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter 2012
- The Hunted 2003
- Message in a Bottle 1999
- The Slugger’s Wife 1985
- The Black Stallion 1979
Caleb Deschanel Twin Peaks
Twin Peaks is a mystery-horror serial drama that was initially aired from April 8, 1990, to June 10, 1991, however, it was repeated and aired from May 21, 2017, to September 3, 2017. It aired for 3 seasons with a total of 48 episodes each running for approximately 53 minutes.
It starred Kyle MacLachlan, Michael Ontkean, Mädchen Amick, Dana Ashbrook, Richard Beymer, Lara Flynn Boyle, and Sherilyn Fenn. Deschanel appeared in the film as Eileen Hayward, Donna’s mother. It follows a murder investigation in Twin Peaks, a fictional town in Washington.
Caleb Deschanel Net Worth
It is obvious that he has accumulated a sufficient amount of wealth from working as a film director and cinematographer for over five decades.
Is Caleb Deschanel Related To Zooey And Emily
Yes. Deschanel is the biological father of both Zooey and Emily, who are both American actresses.
How Old Is Caleb Deschanel
He was born to his loving and caring parents on September 21, 1944, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States of America. Therefore, Deschanel is 78 years old.