A model and commercial actress from the age of 6, Kaley Cuoco's first major role was in the TV movie Quicksand: No Escape with Donald Sutherland and Tim Matheson. Her other television credits include guest-starring on the series Ellen (where she played "little Ellen" to the 'Ellen Degeneres' character), Northern Exposure, Don't Forget Your Toothbrush and My So-Called Life. In addition, she played a leading role in the miniseries Mr. Murder. Cuoco has appeared in the feature films Lucky 13, Picture Perfect and Virtuosity. On stage, she has performed in Los Angeles-area productions of "Annie" and "Fiddler on the Roof". When she's not acting, Cuoco is an avid tennis player, who consistently ranks well in Southern California Tennis Association standings as a member of a regional amateur division team. In addition, she enjoys spending time with friends, going to the mall and hip-hop dancing. Cuoco is home-schooled and lives in Ventura County, California with her family.



Has a younger sister named Briana. Last name, Cuoco, translates to "cook" in Italian. She did 6 Barbie ads when she was younger. Her parents names are Gary Carmine Cuoco and Layne Ann Wingate. Was a nationally ranked amateur tennis player until she switched to acting full time in 2002. Her dad Gary is an Oxnard, California, Realtor and her mom Layne is a homemaker. Best friends with Amy Davidson. Is a big fan of Britney Spears. Is six years younger than co-star Amy Davidson "8 Simple Rules... for Dating My Teenage Daughter" (2002), but she plays the older sister in the series. Is a big fan of Taylor Swift. She is a vegetarian. Is friend with Charmed costar Alyssa Milano. Her favorite designer is Gucci. Is good friends of Ashley Tisdale and Brittany Snow.