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. Shares a birthday with the following celebrities: Ben Stiller, 24 star Elisha Cuthbert, singer Clay Aiken, 80s punk rocker Billy Idol and Dick Clark. Last name, Cuoco, translates to "cook" in Italian. She loves to bowl. She did 6 Barbie ads when she was younger. She won the Teen Choice Award for Breakthrough Actress of 2003. Her parents names are Gary Carmine Cuoco and Layne Ann Wingate. Was home schooled on the set and earned her High School Diploma at the age of 16. Was a nationally ranked amateur tennis player until she switched to acting full time in 2002. She has a Chijuahua-dachshund mix dog named Petey. Her dad Gary is a Oxnard, California, Realtor and her mom Layne is a homemaker. Ranked as #78 in FHM's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2005" special supplement (2005). Best friends with Amy Davidson. Resides in San Fernando Valley, California. Is a big fan of Britney Spears. Has a German Shepherd named Duke.