Kaley Cuoco

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Biography

Playing a waitress and aspiring actress who befriends her intelligent but socially inept neighbors, Cuoco exuded a perfect blend of innocence and confidence, breaking the mold of the typical blonde bombshell. Prior to her breakout role, Cuoco overcame the impossible when John Ritter, her TV dad on "8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter" (ABC, 2002-05) passed away unexpectedly in 2003. Ready to give up on her acting career, Cuoco …
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Job Title

Actor, Producer, Consultants & Advisors

Born

Kaley Christine Cuoco on November 30, 1985 in Camarillo, California, USA

Career Milestones

2011

Nominated for the 2011 Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Actress: Comedy

2011

Co-starred in the live-action/CGI film "Hop"

2007

Played the beautiful neighbor Penny on the CBS sitcom "The Big Bang Theory"

2007

Starred in the Lifetime movie "To Be Fat Like Me"

2005

Joined the eighth season of The WB show "Charmed" as a young witch in training

2004

Voiced the character of Brandy Harrington on the Disney Channel's "Brandy and Mr. Whiskers"

2004

Co-starred in the ABC Family original movie "Crimes of Fashion"

2004

Cast in the NBC miniseries "10.5"

2002

Breakthrough role as the eldest daughter of John Ritter's character on the ABC sitcom "8 Simple Rules"

2000

Cast as Bonnie on the CBS sitcom "Ladies Man"

2000

Portrayed Maureen McCormick in the NBC TV-movie "Growing Up Brady"

1997

Had a small role in "Picture Perfect," starring Jennifer Aniston

1995

First feature film role in "Virtuosity," starring Denzel Washington and Kelly Lynch

1994

Played a young Angela in "My So-Called Life" (ABC)

1994

Appeared on an episode of "Northern Exposure" (CBS)

1992

Made TV-move debut in "Quicksand: No Escape" (USA Network) with Donald Sutherland and Tim Matheson

1990

Began modeling at age six

Awards

2011

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in The Big Bang Theory