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| '''Kaley Christine Cuoco''' ({{pron-en|ˈkeɪliː ˈkwoʊkoʊ}} {{respell|KAY|lee}} {{respell|KWOH|koh}}; born November 30, 1985 in ])<ref name=askmen>{{cite web|title=Kaley Cuoco|work=askmen.com|url=http://ca.askmen.com/women/actress_250/268_kaley_cuoco.html|accessdate= |
'''Kaley Christine Cuoco''' ({{pron-en|ˈkeɪliː ˈkwoʊkoʊ}} {{respell|KAY|lee}} {{respell|KWOH|koh}}; born November 30, 1985 in ])<ref name=askmen>{{cite web|title=Kaley Cuoco|work=askmen.com|url=http://ca.askmen.com/women/actress_250/268_kaley_cuoco.html|accessdate=January 25, 2008}}</ref> is an American film and television actress and singer. She is best known for her roles as ] on the sitcom '']'', ] on the supernatural drama '']'', and ] on the sitcom '']''.<ref name=askmen /> | ||
| ==Career== | ==Career== | ||
| Cuoco began modeling and acting at age 6. Her first major role was in the 1992 TV movie ''Quicksand: No Escape''. Her role as ] in the 2000 TV movie '']'' brought her much attention, as well as a role on the CBS sitcom '']''. In 2004, in addition to her role on ''8 Simple Rules'' where she played a teenager, she had starring roles on the NBC miniseries '']'', on the ABC Family original movie '']'', and in the independent film '']''.<ref name=askmen /> In 2000 she starred in the ] '']''. | Cuoco began modeling and acting at age 6. Her first major role was in the 1992 TV movie ''Quicksand: No Escape''. Her role as ] in the 2000 TV movie '']'' brought her much attention, as well as a role on the CBS sitcom '']''. In 2004, in addition to her role on ''8 Simple Rules'' where she played a teenager, she had starring roles on the NBC miniseries '']'', on the ABC Family original movie '']'', and in the independent film '']''.<ref name=askmen /> In 2000 she starred in the ] '']''. | ||
| Cuoco was named #77 on '']-]''' 100 Sexiest Women in 2005 and #21 in 2008.<ref name="Chatham Journal">{{cite web|author=Kaley Cuoco|url=http://ca.askmen.com/celebs/women/actress_250/268_kaley_cuoco.html|title=FHM-US's 100 Sexiest Women 2005 (Chatham Journal)|publisher=Ca.askmen.com|accessdate=2010 |
Cuoco was named #77 on '']-]''' 100 Sexiest Women in 2005 and #21 in 2008.<ref name="Chatham Journal">{{cite web|author=Kaley Cuoco|url=http://ca.askmen.com/celebs/women/actress_250/268_kaley_cuoco.html|title=FHM-US's 100 Sexiest Women 2005 (Chatham Journal)|publisher=Ca.askmen.com|accessdate=May 7, 2010}}</ref> She began ] the character of ] on the Disney Channel's cartoon, '']'', later in 2004. | ||
| Cuoco played Bridget Hennessy on the ABC sitcom '']''. Bridget was the eldest child, despite Cuoco being six years younger than her on-screen little sister (]), and was portrayed as "the most beautiful girl in the school." She had several boyfriends throughout the series and used her feminine wiles to exert significant control over the boys she encountered. | Cuoco played Bridget Hennessy on the ABC sitcom '']''. Bridget was the eldest child, despite Cuoco being six years younger than her on-screen little sister (]), and was portrayed as "the most beautiful girl in the school." She had several boyfriends throughout the series and used her feminine wiles to exert significant control over the boys she encountered. | ||
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| In the eighth season of the hit cult TV show '']'', Cuoco appeared as ]. Executive producer ] stated Kaley's character was initially brought in as a possible spin-off. In 2004, Cuoco co-starred in the movie '']'' with stars ] and ]. | In the eighth season of the hit cult TV show '']'', Cuoco appeared as ]. Executive producer ] stated Kaley's character was initially brought in as a possible spin-off. In 2004, Cuoco co-starred in the movie '']'' with stars ] and ]. | ||
| In September 2007, Cuoco began a starring role in the CBS sitcom '']''. She plays ], a beautiful, down-to-earth aspiring actress and employee at ] who moves in next door to two ]y scientists, Sheldon (]) and Leonard (]). In the show, she moved to California from Omaha, Nebraska, to pursue a career in acting. Prior to the 2010–2011 season, she earned $60,000 an episode for the series, the same as ] and ]. In 2010, the cast negotiated a raise for each actor to make $200,000 per episode.<ref name="http://www.kaleycuoco.org/kaley-and-her-castmates-get-a-raise">{{cite web|title=Kaley Cuoco|work=kaleycuoco.org|url=http://www.kaleycuoco.org/kaley-and-her-castmates-get-a-raise|accessdate= |
In September 2007, Cuoco began a starring role in the CBS sitcom '']''. She plays ], a beautiful, down-to-earth aspiring actress and employee at ] who moves in next door to two ]y scientists, Sheldon (]) and Leonard (]). In the show, she moved to California from Omaha, Nebraska, to pursue a career in acting. Prior to the 2010–2011 season, she earned $60,000 an episode for the series, the same as ] and ]. In 2010, the cast negotiated a raise for each actor to make $200,000 per episode.<ref name="http://www.kaleycuoco.org/kaley-and-her-castmates-get-a-raise">{{cite web|title=Kaley Cuoco|work=kaleycuoco.org|url=http://www.kaleycuoco.org/kaley-and-her-castmates-get-a-raise|accessdate=September 15, 2010}}</ref> | ||
| Cuoco also starred in the ] film '']'' which premiered on January 8, 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lifetimetv.com/movies/info/move4034.html|title=Movies — To Be Fat Like Me|work=lifetimetv.com|accessdate= |
Cuoco also starred in the ] film '']'' which premiered on January 8, 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lifetimetv.com/movies/info/move4034.html|title=Movies — To Be Fat Like Me|work=lifetimetv.com|accessdate=March 18, 2007}}</ref> She also played a minor role in the '']'' episodes "]" and "]" as well as taking the leading female role in the horror movie '']'' in 2008. | ||
| Cuoco has landed two movie roles for 2010/2011. She had a supporting role in '']'' and will play Wanda in ''The Last Ride''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.darkhorizons.com/news/16773|title=News | Kaley Cuoco Signs For "I Hop," "Last Ride" – March 31st 2010|publisher=Dark Horizons|accessdate=2010 |
Cuoco has landed two movie roles for 2010/2011. She had a supporting role in '']'' and will play Wanda in ''The Last Ride''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.darkhorizons.com/news/16773|title=News | Kaley Cuoco Signs For "I Hop," "Last Ride" – March 31st 2010|publisher=Dark Horizons|accessdate=May 7, 2010}}</ref> She has also been cast alongside ], ], and ] in ''Darkness Falls'', expected to be released in 2011. | ||
| ==Personal life== | ==Personal life== | ||
| Cuoco currently lives in ], California. She enjoys horseback riding, kickboxing, bowling, and playing the drums; and one of her favorite hobbies is table tennis. When she appeared on '']'', she presented ] with a table tennis paddle signed by '']'' cast. She was a nationally ranked amateur tennis player, a hobby she took up when she was three years old.<ref name=askmen /> | Cuoco currently lives in ], California. She enjoys horseback riding, kickboxing, bowling, and playing the drums; and one of her favorite hobbies is table tennis. When she appeared on '']'', she presented ] with a table tennis paddle signed by '']'' cast. She was a nationally ranked amateur tennis player, a hobby she took up when she was three years old.<ref name=askmen /> | ||
| On September 13, 2010, she broke her leg in a horse-riding accident and missed two episodes of ''The Big Bang Theory''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/watch_with_kristin/b205213_kaley_cuoco_returns_big_bang_theory.html#ixzz14NtVHecQ|title=Kaley Cuoco Returns to Big Bang Theory After Injury as a-Pregnant Amputee Bartender?!|first=Megan|last=Masters|date=October 12, 2010|accessdate=2010 |
On September 13, 2010, she broke her leg in a horse-riding accident and missed two episodes of ''The Big Bang Theory''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/watch_with_kristin/b205213_kaley_cuoco_returns_big_bang_theory.html#ixzz14NtVHecQ|title=Kaley Cuoco Returns to Big Bang Theory After Injury as a-Pregnant Amputee Bartender?!|first=Megan|last=Masters|date=October 12, 2010|accessdate=November 7, 2010}}</ref> | ||
| Cuoco revealed she was in a two-year relationship with ''The Big Bang Theory'' co-star ]. They met on the show and kept their relationship private until they broke up and remained as friends.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/09/30/kaley-cuoco-johnny-galeck_n_744930.html|title=Kaley Cuoco & Johnny Galecki Dated: 'Big Bang' Costars Together Two YEARS|publisher=Huffington Post|date=September 30, 2010 |
Cuoco revealed she was in a two-year relationship with ''The Big Bang Theory'' co-star ]. They met on the show and kept their relationship private until they broke up and remained as friends.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/09/30/kaley-cuoco-johnny-galeck_n_744930.html|title=Kaley Cuoco & Johnny Galecki Dated: 'Big Bang' Costars Together Two YEARS|publisher=Huffington Post|date=September 30, 2010}}</ref> | ||
| Cuoco is now dating Christopher French of the ] band Annie Automatic. After her accident, they both recorded the song "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" in support of the ].<ref>{{cite news|url= http://www.humanesociety.org/news/news/2010/12/kaley_cuoco_download_121410.html}}</ref> | Cuoco is now dating Christopher French of the ] band Annie Automatic. After her accident, they both recorded the song "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" in support of the ].<ref>{{cite news|url= http://www.humanesociety.org/news/news/2010/12/kaley_cuoco_download_121410.html}}</ref> | ||
Revision as of 21:40, 11 June 2011
| Kaley Cuoco | |
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 Cuoco at The Big Bang Theory panel at the 2008 Comic-Con convention | |
| Born | Kaley Christine Cuoco (1985-11-30) November 30, 1985 (age 39) Camarillo, California, US |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, singer, voice actress |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Known for | 8 Simple Rules Charmed The Big Bang Theory |
| Parent(s) | Gary Carmine Cuoco Layne Ann Wingate |
| Relatives | Briana (sister) |
Kaley Christine Cuoco (Template:Pron-en KAY-lee KWOH-koh; born November 30, 1985 in Camarillo, California) is an American film and television actress and singer. She is best known for her roles as Bridget Hennessy on the sitcom 8 Simple Rules, Billie Jenkins on the supernatural drama Charmed, and Penny on the sitcom The Big Bang Theory.
Career
Cuoco began modeling and acting at age 6. Her first major role was in the 1992 TV movie Quicksand: No Escape. Her role as Maureen McCormick in the 2000 TV movie Growing Up Brady brought her much attention, as well as a role on the CBS sitcom Ladies Man. In 2004, in addition to her role on 8 Simple Rules where she played a teenager, she had starring roles on the NBC miniseries 10.5, on the ABC Family original movie Crimes of Fashion, and in the independent film Debating Robert Lee. In 2000 she starred in the Disney Channel Original Movie Alley Cats Strike.
Cuoco was named #77 on FHM-Us' 100 Sexiest Women in 2005 and #21 in 2008. She began voicing the character of Brandy Harrington on the Disney Channel's cartoon, Brandy and Mr. Whiskers, later in 2004.
Cuoco played Bridget Hennessy on the ABC sitcom 8 Simple Rules. Bridget was the eldest child, despite Cuoco being six years younger than her on-screen little sister (Amy Davidson), and was portrayed as "the most beautiful girl in the school." She had several boyfriends throughout the series and used her feminine wiles to exert significant control over the boys she encountered.
In the eighth season of the hit cult TV show Charmed, Cuoco appeared as Billie Jenkins. Executive producer Brad Kern stated Kaley's character was initially brought in as a possible spin-off. In 2004, Cuoco co-starred in the movie The Hollow with stars Nick Carter and Kevin Zegers.
In September 2007, Cuoco began a starring role in the CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory. She plays Penny, a beautiful, down-to-earth aspiring actress and employee at The Cheesecake Factory who moves in next door to two nerdy scientists, Sheldon (Jim Parsons) and Leonard (Johnny Galecki). In the show, she moved to California from Omaha, Nebraska, to pursue a career in acting. Prior to the 2010–2011 season, she earned $60,000 an episode for the series, the same as Johnny Galecki and Jim Parsons. In 2010, the cast negotiated a raise for each actor to make $200,000 per episode.
Cuoco also starred in the Lifetime film To Be Fat Like Me which premiered on January 8, 2007. She also played a minor role in the Prison Break episodes "The Message" and "Chicago" as well as taking the leading female role in the horror movie Killer Movie in 2008.
Cuoco has landed two movie roles for 2010/2011. She had a supporting role in Hop and will play Wanda in The Last Ride. She has also been cast alongside Cam Gigandet, Penn Badgley, and Crystal Lowe in Darkness Falls, expected to be released in 2011.
Personal life
Cuoco currently lives in San Fernando Valley, California. She enjoys horseback riding, kickboxing, bowling, and playing the drums; and one of her favorite hobbies is table tennis. When she appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, she presented Ellen with a table tennis paddle signed by The Big Bang Theory cast. She was a nationally ranked amateur tennis player, a hobby she took up when she was three years old.
On September 13, 2010, she broke her leg in a horse-riding accident and missed two episodes of The Big Bang Theory.
Cuoco revealed she was in a two-year relationship with The Big Bang Theory co-star Johnny Galecki. They met on the show and kept their relationship private until they broke up and remained as friends.
Cuoco is now dating Christopher French of the indie rock band Annie Automatic. After her accident, they both recorded the song "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" in support of the Humane Society of the United States.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Quicksand: No Escape | Connie Reinhardt | Television film |
| 1995 | Virtuosity | Karin Carter | |
| 1997 | Picture Perfect | Little Girl | |
| 1997 | Toothless | Lori | Television film |
| 1998 | Mr. Murder | Charlotte Stillwater | Television film |
| 2000 | Alley Cats Strike | Elisa Bowers | Disney Channel Original Movie |
| 2000 | Growing Up Brady | Maureen McCormick | Television film |
| 2000 | Can't Be Heaven | Teresa Powers | Credited as Kaley Cuaco |
| 2003 | A Merry Mickey Celebration | Herself | |
| 2004 | Debating Robert Lee | Maralee Rodgers | |
| 2004 | 10.5 | Amanda Williams | Television film |
| 2004 | Crimes of Fashion | Brooke | Television film |
| 2004 | The Hollow | Karen | |
| 2005 | Lucky 13 | Sarah Baker | |
| 2006 | Separated at Worth | Gabby | Television film |
| 2006 | Wasted | Katie Cooning | |
| 2006 | Bratz: Passion 4 Fashion — Diamondz | Kirstee Smith | |
| 2007 | To Be Fat Like Me | Alyson Schmidt | Television film |
| 2007 | Cougar Club | Amanda | |
| 2008 | Killer Movie | Blanca Champion | |
| 2010 | The Penthouse | Erica Roc | |
| 2011 | Hop | Samantha O'Hare | |
| 2011 | The Last Ride | Wanda | Post-production |
| 2012 | The Bedroom Window | Denise | Pre-production |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | My So-Called Life | Young Angela Chase | Episode: "Father Figures" |
| 1994 | Northern Exposure | Miranda (Randi) | Episode: "Hello, I Love You" |
| 1996 | These Friends of Mine | Little Ellen Morgan | Episode: "The Bubble Gum Incident" |
| 2000 | Homewood PI | Lauren Crane | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 2000 | Don't Forget Your Toothbrush | Ashley | |
| 2000– 2001 |
Ladies Man | Bonnie Stiles | 8 episodes |
| 2001 | 7th Heaven | Lynn | Episode: "Relationships" |
| 2002 | First Monday | Alyssa | 1 episode |
| 2002 | The Nightmare Room | Kristin Ferris | Episode: "My Name Is Evil" |
| 2004 | The Help | Carly Michaels | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 2004 | Complete Savages | Erin | Episode: "For Whom the Cell Tolls" |
| 2002– 2005 |
8 Simple Rules | Bridget Hennessy | Main role |
| 2005– 2006 |
Loonatics Unleashed | Paula Hayes/Weather Vane | Episode: "Weathering Heights" Episode: "Acmegeddon: Part 1" Episode: "Acmegeddon: Part 2" |
| 2006 | Secrets of a Small Town | Misty Anders | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 2004– 2006 |
Brandy and Mr. Whiskers | Brandy Harrington | Voice; main role |
| 2004– 2009 |
6teen | Chrissie Baldwin | Voice; supporting Character |
| 2005– 2006 |
Bratz | Kirstee Smith | Voice |
| 2005– 2006 |
Charmed | Billie Jenkins | Supporting role |
| 2007 | Prison Break | Sasha | Episode: "The Message" and "Chicago" |
| 2006– 2008 |
Monster Allergy | Elena Potato | Voice role; main role |
| 2009 | Mercy | Kayla Reynolds | Episode: "You Lost Me with the Cinderblock" |
| 2007– present |
The Big Bang Theory | Penny | Main role |
References
- ^ "Kaley Cuoco". askmen.com. Retrieved January 25, 2008.
- Kaley Cuoco. "FHM-US's 100 Sexiest Women 2005 (Chatham Journal)". Ca.askmen.com. Retrieved May 7, 2010.
- "Kaley Cuoco". kaleycuoco.org. Retrieved September 15, 2010.
- "Movies — To Be Fat Like Me". lifetimetv.com. Retrieved March 18, 2007.
- "News | Kaley Cuoco Signs For "I Hop," "Last Ride" – March 31st 2010". Dark Horizons. Retrieved May 7, 2010.
- Masters, Megan (October 12, 2010). "Kaley Cuoco Returns to Big Bang Theory After Injury as a-Pregnant Amputee Bartender?!". Retrieved November 7, 2010.
- "Kaley Cuoco & Johnny Galecki Dated: 'Big Bang' Costars Together Two YEARS". Huffington Post. September 30, 2010.
- http://www.humanesociety.org/news/news/2010/12/kaley_cuoco_download_121410.html.
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