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Kaley Christine Cuoco (born November 30, 1985)[1] is an American television actress perhaps best known for her supporting role as Bridget Hennessy on the ABC sitcom 8 Simple Rules.[2] She is also known for her role on the WB hit series Charmed as Billie Jenkins. She can be currently seen on The Big Bang Theory with Johnny Galecki and Jim Parsons.[1][2]
Kaley Cuoco | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kaley Christine Cuoco |
| Years active | 1992 ─ present |
Biography
Early life
Cuoco was born in Camarillo, California[2] to Gary Carmine Cuoco, a Oxnard, California, Realtor, and wife Layne Ann Wingate, a homemaker, and has a younger sister named Briana. She was home schooled on the set and earned her High School Diploma at the age of 16. She now lives in San Fernando Valley, California with her German Shepherd named Duke and her Chihuahua-dachshund mix dog named Petey.
Career
Cuoco has been a model and commercial actress since the age of 6.[1] Her first major role was in the 1992 TV movie Quicksand: No Escape.[1] 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 she has 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.[1]
Cuoco was named #78 on FHM-US's 100 Sexiest Women in 2005.[1] She began voicing the character of Brandy Harrington on the Disney Channel's cartoon, Brandy and Mr. Whiskers, later in 2004. Recently, Kaley has lent her voice for Elena Potato, a main character on the Kids' WB, Disney Channel Asia show, Monster Allergy.
In 8 Simple Rules, she was the oldest child and was portrayed as "the most beautiful girl in the school" she had several boyfriends and could convince any boy to do anything. She was often seen under-dressed and envied by Amy Davisdon who played Kerry.
Cuoco also appeared in an episode of Punk'd with Amy Davidson (who played Kerry in 8 Simple Rules).
Cuoco appeared as Billie Jenkins, a new witch who was searching for her lost sister, in the eighth season of the hit TV show Charmed. Executive Producer Brad Kern stated that Kaley's character, was initially brought in as a possible spin-off.[citation needed] In 2004, Cuoco co-starred in the movie The Hollow with stars Nick Carter and Kevin Zegers.
Kaley has also starred in the recent Lifetime movie To Be Fat Like Me which premiered on January 8, 2007.[3] She played a minor role in the Prison Break episode "The Message", and in the subsequent episode "Chicago."
Kaley currently stars on the new CBS sitcom, The Big Bang Theory, which debuted September 24, 2007.
She was a nationally ranked amateur tennis player, a hobby she took up when she was 3,[2] until she switched to acting full time in 2002.[1]
Upcoming movies
- Killer Movie 2008 as Blanca Champion
- Penthouse 2008 as Erica
- Pinkville 2008 as Kimmie
- Let The Game Begin 2008 as Leah
- Land Of Canaan
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- The Big Change 2009 as Keri
- Black Christmas 2 2009 as Amber
- Unborn 2009 as Phoebe (rumored)
- Wrong Turn 3 2009 as Lee
References
- ^ a b c d e f g "Biography for Kaley Cuoco". Biography for Kaley Cuoco. Retrieved 2008-01-25.
- ^ a b c d "Kaley Cuoco". Kaley Cuoco. Retrieved 2008-01-25.
- ^ "Movies - To Be Fat Like Me". lifetimetv.com. Retrieved 2007-03-18.
External links
- Kaley Cuoco at IMDb
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- Kaley Cuoco Central
- Kaley Cuoco Source
- AskMen.com Actress of the Week
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