Zooey Claire Deschanel is an American actress, model and singer-songwriter. She made her film debut in Mumford and next obtained a supporting role in Cameron Crowe's film Almost Famous. Deschanel is known for her deadpan comedy roles in films such as The Good Girl, The New Guy, Elf, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Failure to Launch, Yes Man, and 500 Days of Summer. She has ventured into more dramatic territory with Manic, All the Real Girls, Winter Passing, and Bridge to Terabithia.