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Carol Ann Susi Biography

Birth Name:Carol Ann Susi

Birth Place:Brooklyn, New York, United States

Profession Actress

Fast Facts

  • Made her screen acting debut in the TV series "Kolchak: The Night Stalker" in 1974
  • Quote: "(On being cast in "The Big Bang Theory"): "[Creator Chuck Lorre] said, 'You don't mind not seeing the hair and makeup people for the next 10 years?' And I said, 'Not at all, as long as I get paid․'""
  • Quote: "(On being the voice of Mrs․ Wolowitz): "It's a theatrical job․ It's not a voice-over job․ I'm right there with them․ And it's a great place to be․""
  • Best known as the voice of Mrs․ Wolowitz in "The Big Bang Theory" and as Mrs․ Maccabee in "Just Go With It․"
  • Has appeared in several notable film productions, including "Coffee Date," "Cats & Dogs," "Red Velvet," and "Death Becomes Her․"
  • Appeared on-screen in "The Big Bang Theory" only once, on a rooftop at her character's son, Howard's, wedding during the finale of season five
  • Also appeared in theater productions in Los Angeles, including "Heartbreak Help," "Coyote Woman," and the original cast of "Ladies' Room․"

Awards

  • 2020CinEuphoria-Merit - Honorary Award: winner