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Kaley Cuoco Biography

Birth Name:Kaley Christine Cuoco

Birth Place:Camarillo, California, United States

Profession Actress, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Has been an avid supporter of animal advocacy and The Humane Society
Was a celebrity guest at the 17th Annual Race to Erase MS, which raised $2 million for the Nancy Davis Foundation for Multiple Sclerosis
Was part of the cast of "Debating Robert Lee," which won Best Ensemble Cast at the 2006 Method Fest Independent Film Festival
Started acting in commerical at a young age until gaining her first major role in 1992 in the TV movie "Quicksand: No Escape․"
Quote: "I know a lot of the work that paved the way for women happened before I was around․․․I was never that feminist girl demanding equality, but maybe that's because I've never really faced inequality․"
Founded the production company Yes, Norman Producations
Best known for her roles in the series"8 Simple Rules" and "The Big Bang Theory․"
An avid horserider, she almost lost her leg in a riding accident
Was a nationally-ranked tennis player as a teenager

Awards

1993Young Artist Award-Best Young Actress in a Cable Movie: nominated
2000YoungStar Award-Best Young Actress/Performance in a Miniseries/Made-For-TV Film: nominated
2003Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Breakout Star - Female: winner
2003Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actress - Comedy: nominated
2003Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - Leading Young Actress: nominated
2004Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actress - Comedy: nominated
2004Young Artist Award-Best Young Adult Performer in a Teenage Role: nominated
2006Best Ensemble Cast-: winner
2010Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actress: Comedy: nominated
2011Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actress: Comedy: nominated
2012Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2012Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2012Nickelodeon Kids Choice Award-Favorite International Female Character: nominated
2012Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical: winner
2012Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actress: Comedy: nominated
2013Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2013Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: winner
2013Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actress: Comedy: nominated
2014Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2014Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2014People's Choice Award-Favorite TV Gal Pals: nominated
2014Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actress: Comedy: nominated
2015Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2015Blimp Award-Favorite TV Actress: nominated
2015Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actress: Comedy: nominated
2015Teen Choice Award-Choice TV: Chemistry: nominated
2016Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2016Blimp Award-Favorite Family TV Actress: nominated
2016Razzie Award-Worst Supporting Actress: winner
2017Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2018Blimp Award-Favorite TV Actress: nominated
2018National Film and Television Award-Best Actress in a TV Series: nominated
2019Blimp Award-Favorite Female TV Star: nominated
2019Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actress: Comedy: nominated
2020CinEuphoria-Merit - Honorary Award: winner
2021Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2021Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2021Critics Choice Award-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2021CCA Super Award-Best Voice Actress in an Animated Series: winner
2021Dorian Award-Best TV Performance: nominated
2021Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Actress: nominated
2021Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy: nominated
2021HCA Award-Best Actress in a Streaming Series, Comedy: nominated
2021OFTA Television Award-Best Voice-Over Performance: nominated
2021OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2021PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, Comedy: nominated
2021Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2021Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: nominated
2021TCA Award-Individual Achievement in Comedy: nominated
2022Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Actress: nominated
2022HCA Award-Best Actress in a Streaming Series, Comedy: nominated
2022OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2022Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2023Critics Choice Award-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2023Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy: nominated
2023Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2024Astra TV Award-Best Actress in a Steaming Comedy Series: nominated
2024WIN Award-Actress Animated Program: winner