Kaley Cuoco

Kaley Cuoco

Birthday: November 30
Birthplace: Camarillo, CA

Kaley Cuoco has been fixture on the small and silver screen for over a decade and has proven to be one of Hollywood’s most sought-after talents.

Kaley Cuoco has been fixture on the small and silver screen for over a decade and has proven to be one of Hollywood’s most sought-after talents.

Cuoco is best known for her portrayal of Penny on the CBS comedy The Big Bang Theory. Currently in its sixth season, the Chuck Lorre created sitcom has received Emmy, Golden Globe and SAG Award nominations for the past two years and continues to bring in record breaking ratings every week. Recently, Kaley was awarded Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy at the 3rd Annual Critics’ Choice Television Awards for her work on the show.

Last year, Cuoco starred opposite Rob Lowe in the Lifetime movie Untouchable: The Drew Peterson Story. She was also seen in The Last Ride, an independent film which tells the story of Hank Williams’ final days and in 2011; she co-starred in the Universal family comedy HOP alongside James Marsden and Russell Brand. Up next, she will be seen in Author’s Anonymous, an indie comedy about a group of aspiring novelists.

Kaley’s first prominent television role came as Bridget Hennessey, the late John Ritter’s daughter in the ABC sitcom 8 Simple Rules. She later starred as a recurring character on The WB’s Charmed alongside Alyssa Milano, Rose McGowan and Holly Marie Combs. Additional television credits include Ladies Man, Complete Savages, My So-Called Life and Northern Exposure. Cuoco was the lead in the ABC Family telefilms Crimes of Fashion and The Hallow and was seen in NBC’s television miniseries, 10.5, a seismic thriller about an earthquake that ravages the state of Washington and northern California. Other made-for-television movie credits are Alley Cats Strike, Toothless, Attack of the 50Ft Woman, Growing Up Brady, and the ABC miniseries Dean Koontz’s Mr. Murder. Additionally, Cuoco lent her voice to Disney Channel’s animated series Brandy and Mr. Whiskers and The WB Kids’ Loonatics Unleashed.

Cuoco began her acting career at a young age, appearing in commercials and modeling. Her first TV role was 1992’s Quicksand: No Escape with Donald Sutherland. She landed her first feature film role at the age of eight in Virtuosity, starring Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe. Her additional theatrical film credits include Picture Perfect, The Killer Movie, Can’t Be Heaven and Lucky 13. She also appeared onstage in community theatre productions of Fiddler on the Roof and Annie.

In her spare time, Cuoco is a gifted tennis player and enjoys hiking, running, horseback riding, going to the gym and spending time with her rescue dogs. She is involved in charities such as EBMRF, Friends of Animals, the Humane Society, Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, Animal Avengers and PETA.

Cuoco currently resides in Los Angeles.

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Awards & Nominations

3 Nominations
Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series - 2022
  • Nominee
  • Kaley Cuoco, as Cassie Bowden
  • The Flight Attendant
  • HBO/HBO Max
  • HBO Max in association with Berlanti Productions, Yes, Norman Productions, and Warner Bros. Television
Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series - 2021
  • Nominee
  • Kaley Cuoco, as Cassie Bowden
  • The Flight Attendant
  • HBO Max
  • HBO Max in association with Berlanti Productions, Yes, Norman Productions, and Warner Bros. Television
Outstanding Comedy Series - 2021
  • Nominee
  • Kaley Cuoco, Executive Producer
  • The Flight Attendant
  • HBO Max
  • HBO Max in association with Berlanti Productions, Yes, Norman Productions, and Warner Bros. Television

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Kaley Cuoco arrives at the 73rd Emmy Awards, September 19, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.


Kaley Cuoco presents an award at the 73rd Emmy Awards, September 19, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.
Kaley Cuoco arrives at the 73rd Emmy Awards, September 19, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.
Ryan Sweeting and Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting of The Big Bang Theory arrive at the 66th Emmys.
Academy Chairman and CEO Bruce Rosenblum and Kaley Cuoco introduce an In Memoriam at the 65th Emmys
Presenters Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco and Johnny Galecki
Actors Kaley Cuoco and Johnny Galecki
Actors Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco and Johnny Galecki
Actors Kaley Cuoco and Johnny Galecki
Peter Roth, Chuck Lorre and Kaley Cuoco arrive at the 21st Annual Hall of Fame Gala
Peter Roth, Chuck Lorre and Kaley Cuoco arrive at the 21st Annual Hall of Fame Gala
Kaley Cuoco arrives at the 21st Annual Hall of Fame Gala
Kaley Cuoco (L) and David Spade (R) backstage during the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards
(L-R) David Spade, Kaley Cuoco presenting onstage at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards
Kaley Cuoco arrives at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live
Kaley Cuoco arrives at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live
Johnny Galecki, Kaley Cuoco & Jim Parsons at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards
Kaley Cuoco & Johnny Galecki at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards
Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco & Johnny Galecki at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards
Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco & Johnny Galecki at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards
Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg and Kunal Nayyar of The Big Bang Theory
Kaley Cuoco with her father, Gary
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Kaley Cuoco on the red carpet at "An Evening with The Big Bang Theory"
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The cast and creative team from The Big Bang Theory
Jim Parsons and Kaley Cuoco at "An Evening With The Big Bang Theory"
Jim Parsons and Kaley Cuoco at "An Evening With The Big Bang Theory"
Jim Parsons and Kaley Cuoco at "An Evening With The Big Bang Theory"
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Tom Pelphrey of Ozark and Kaley Cuoco of The Flight Attendant on the red carpet 

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Kaley Cuoco arrives at the 73rd Emmy Awards, September 19, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.


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Kaley Cuoco presents an award at the 73rd Emmy Awards, September 19, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.
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Kaley Cuoco presents the award for Outstanding Variety Talk Series at the 73rd Emmy Awards

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Kaley Cuoco arrives at the 73rd Emmy Awards, September 19, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.
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Kaley Cuoco arrives at the 73rd Emmy Awards

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Ryan Sweeting and Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting of The Big Bang Theory arrive at the 66th Emmys.
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Ryan Sweeting and Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting of The Big Bang Theory arrive at the 66th Emmys. 

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Academy Chairman and CEO Bruce Rosenblum and Kaley Cuoco introduce an In Memoriam at the 65th Emmys
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Peter Roth, Chuck Lorre and Kaley Cuoco arrive at the 21st Annual Hall of Fame Gala
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Peter Roth, Chuck Lorre and Kaley Cuoco arrive at the 21st Annual Hall of Fame Gala
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Kaley Cuoco (L) and David Spade (R) backstage during the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards
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(L-R) David Spade, Kaley Cuoco presenting onstage at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards
Kaley Cuoco arrives at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live
Kaley Cuoco arrives at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live
Johnny Galecki, Kaley Cuoco & Jim Parsons at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards
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Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco & Johnny Galecki at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards
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Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco & Johnny Galecki at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards
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Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg and Kunal Nayyar of The Big Bang Theory
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Kaley Cuoco with her father, Gary
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Kaley Cuoco on the red carpet at "An Evening with The Big Bang Theory"
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Jim Parsons and Kaley Cuoco at "An Evening With The Big Bang Theory"
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Jim Parsons and Kaley Cuoco at "An Evening With The Big Bang Theory"
Jim Parsons and Kaley Cuoco at "An Evening With The Big Bang Theory"
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