Kate Micucci(/mɪˈkuːtʃi/mih-KOO-chee;born March 31, 1980)[2]is an American actress, comedian, and musician who is half of the musical comedy duoGarfunkel and OateswithRiki Lindhome.Some of her roles includeStephanie GoochinScrubs,Ally in'Til Death,ShelleyinRaising Hope,Lucy inThe Big Bang Theory,Sadie Miller inSteven Universe,Sara Murphy inMilo Murphy's Law,Kelly inHamster and Gretel,Daisy inNature Cat,ClayfaceinThe Lego Batman Movie,Velma DinkleyinScooby-Doosince 2015,Webby VanderquackinDuckTales,Stacey inGuillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities,and Dr. Fox inUnikitty!
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 Micucci at the 2012San Diego Comic-Con | |
| Born | March 31, 1980 |
| Alma mater | Loyola Marymount University(BA) |
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| Years active | 2006–present |
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| Children | 1[1] |
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| Member of | Garfunkel and Oates |
| Website | www |
Early life and education
editMicucci was born inJersey City, New Jerseyto a family of Italian descent.[3][4][5]She grew up inNazareth, Pennsylvaniain theLehigh Valleyregion of easternPennsylvaniaand was raised as aCatholic.She learned to playclassical pianofrom her mother.[6]
Micucci graduated fromNazareth Area High Schoolin 1998.[7]She received anA.A.in fine arts fromKeystone CollegeinLa Plume, Pennsylvaniaand aB.A.in studio art fromLoyola Marymount UniversityinLos Angelesin 2003.[8]
Career
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Micucci's television credits include numerous television commercials and acting roles, including Toni the barista onNBC'sFour Kings,guest roles onMalcolm in the Middle,'Til Death,How I Met Your Mother,Cory in the House,The Big Bang Theory,andCampus Ladies,and recurring roles onScrubsandRaising Hope.Her film credits includeThe Last Hurrah,Bart Got a Room,andWhen in Rome.She played Lily the IT girl onElevator,produced byHBO's Runawaybox.[9]In early 2009, she released a five-trackEPentitledSongs.[10]
Micucci appeared in five episodes ofScrubs( "My Lawyer's in Love","My Absence","My Chief Concern","Our Histories",and"My Finale") as Stephanie Gooch, aukuleleplayer with whomTed Bucklandbegins a relationship. She performs her song "Mr. Moon" and an adapted version of "Fuck You" (retitled "Screw You" forABC), a song she typically performs as part of the musical duo Garfunkel and Oates. In 2009, she starred in the short filmImaginary Larry,co-written and co-directed byRiki Lindhome,her partner inGarfunkel and Oates.In August 2009, Micucci appeared in an advertising campaign forHillshire Farmsand forH & R Blockin January 2010.
In 2010, Micucci appeared in theKristen BellfilmWhen in Romeand in an episode in the sixth season of the TV showWeedsas a slightly sedated waitress. She appeared in some episodes of the HBO seriesBored to Deathand appeared asShelleyon seriesRaising Hope.Micucci was originally cast as Jimmy's cousin in the pilot that was filmed December 2009.[11][12]Her role was recast bySkyler Stoneas Mike,[12]changing the character Micucci originated from Jimmy's cousin to Sabrina's cousin, Shelley.[13]
From 2009 to October 2011, she performed "Playin' with Micucci" on the third Monday of the month atThe Steve Allen TheaterinHollywood, California.[14][15]In the act, she presented "songs and stories in [a] musical variety show."[16]Micucci said the title was the only dirty aspect of the show.[17]She frequently performed (as "Oates" ) with Lindhome (as "Garfunkel" ) in "An Evening withGarfunkel and Oates"at theUpright Citizens Brigade Theaterin Los Angeles.[18]She performed withWilliam H. Macyon the ukulele to promote the DVD release of the filmBart Got a Room.The video has been circulated around the Internet on sites such asYouTubeandThe Huffington Post.[19]
In February 2011, Micucci appeared briefly in aProgressive Insurancead as a waitress.[20]She has voiced a character onPendleton Ward's animated seriesAdventure Time,and as the character of Julie Kane on theDisney XDanimated seriesMotorcity.She voiced the recurring character Sadie Miller on the Cartoon Network animated seriesSteven Universe.In July 2012, Kate appeared in Written by a Kid's productionScary Smash,aGeek and Sundrycreation that was executive produced by Kim Evey,Felicia Day,and Sheri Byrant.[21]
In January 2013, Micucci's casting was announced for a recurring role onThe Big Bang Theoryas "a potential love interest for...Raj."[22]Her character, the painfully shy Lucy, first appeared on February 14, 2013. Micucci appeared as a guest judge onKing of the Nerds.
Since October 2015, Micucci has provided the voice ofVelma Dinkleyin variousScooby-Doo franchiseprojects, beginning with the animated television seriesBe Cool, Scooby-Doo!
In 2016, she was the lead in a film for the first time inUnleashedand co-starred in a season one episode of theNetflixcomedy-drama seriesEasy,reprising her role for the series' second and third seasons. Micucci voicedWebby Vanderquackin the 2017 reboot ofDuckTales. In 2017, Micucci voiced Doctor Fox inUnikitty and in 2018, she starred inSeven Stages to Achieve Eternal Bliss.
Her debut solo albumMy Hat,a collection ofchildren's music,was released in November 2023.[23][24]
Personal life
editMicucci married musician and recording producerJake Sinclairin February 2018.[25]They live inLos AngelesandNew York.[26]She gave birth to their son in January 2020.[1]
In December 2023, Micucci underwent successful surgery forlung cancer.[27][28]
Discography
editStudio albums
edit| Title | Album details |
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| My Hat |
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EPs
edit| Title | Album details |
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| Songs |
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| EP Phone Home |
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Singles
edit| Title | Year | Album |
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| "The Working Dead" | 2018 | Steven Universe: Vol. 2 (Original Soundtrack) |
| "You Got a Bike" | Non-album single | |
| "Let Me Ska My Van Into Your Heart" | 2019 | Steven Universe: Vol. 2 (Original Soundtrack) |
| "Mister Rogers" | 2023 | My Hat |
| "Bucket of Beans" | ||
| "Grocery Store" | ||
| "Ghosts of Pasadena" | ||
| "You Got a Bike (Sped Up Version)" | Non-album single |
Guest appearances
edit| Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
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| "Doreen the Whale" | 2011 | Grant-Lee Phillips&Sara Watkins | The Animal Within Us (Caring is Cool Presents) |
| "We Belong Together" | 2012 | Johnny Blu | The Ukulele Experience, Vol. One |
| "Hey Johnny, Open Your Eyes" | |||
| "A Christmas Song" | 2014 | Jim Parsons | Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas (Original Soundtrack) |
| "A Christmas Song (Reprise)" | Rachel Bloom,Max Charles,Larry Dorf,Mark Hamill,Rachael MacFarlane,Rachel Ramras,Kevin Shinick,& Jim Parsons | ||
| "The Story of Buddy the Elf" | Fred Armisen,Ed Asner,Rachel Bloom, Max Charles, Larry Dorf,Gilbert Gottfried,Mark Hamill,Steve Higgins,Rachael MacFarlane, Rachel Ramras, Kevin Shinick, & Jim Parsons | ||
| "The Working Dead" | 2019 | — | Steven Universe: Vol. 2 (Original Soundtrack) |
| "Sadie Killer and the Suspects" | |||
| "G-G-G-Ghost" | |||
| "Let Me Ska My Van Into Your Heart" | |||
| "Disobedient" | Michaela Dietz | Steven Universe the Movie (Original Soundtrack) | |
| "Finale" | Zach Callison,Deedee Magno Hall,Estelle,Michaela Dietz,Grace Rolek,Uzo Aduba,Jennifer Paz,Shelby Rabara,Matthew Moy,Tom Scharpling,Toks Olagundoye | ||
| "Looking Forward" | 2020 | — | Steven Universe Future (Original Soundtrack) |
Garfunkel and Oates
editStudio albums
edit- All Over Your Face(2011)
- Slippery When Moist(2012)
- Secretions(2015)
EPs
edit- Music Songs(2009)
Filmography
editAwards
editOn December 30, 2009,G4TVnamed Micucci the #1 Woman of Comedy.[29]
References
edit- ^ab"Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out: 50. Kate Micucci: Don't Think Thrice".workingitout.libsyn.com.
- ^"Famous birthdays for March 31: Kate Micucci, Christopher Walken".
- ^Adams, Erik (August 7, 2014)."Garfunkel And Oates' Riki Lindhome and Kate Micucci answer our 11 questions".TV Club.
- ^"Dragon Boy Suede and Oates, episode #31 of Who Charted? on Earwolf".www.earwolf.com.RetrievedNovember 2,2018.
- ^Trunick, Austin."Kate Micucci, Co-star of" Don't Think Twice "".undertheradarmag.com.
- ^Kelly Montgomery (December 18, 2009)."Inside a Songwriter's Psyche".Archivedfrom the original on July 13, 2011.RetrievedJune 30,2011."2010 September 1
- ^Schoof, Dustin (January 30, 2009)."Nazareth alum set for 'Scrubs' role".The Express-Times.Archivedfrom the original on June 26, 2009.RetrievedMarch 25,2010.
- ^2003 Commencement ProgramArchivedNovember 19, 2009, at theWayback Machine
- ^"Creative Lab – A Break Media Production".YouTube.RetrievedNovember 2,2018.
- ^"Kate Micucci –SongsEP ".CD Baby.
- ^Andreeva, Nellie (January 5, 2010)."Fox, CBS pick up pilots".The Hollywood Reporter.RetrievedDecember 4,2010.
- ^abAndreeva, Nellie (March 17, 2010)."Josh Cooke cast as male lead in comedy pilot".The Hollywood Reporter.RetrievedDecember 4,2010.
- ^"Development Update: Thursday, March 18".The Futon Critic.March 18, 2010.RetrievedJune 8,2010.
- ^"Playin' with Micucci".Steve Allen Theater. October 17, 2011. Archived fromthe originalon November 1, 2011.RetrievedNovember 27,2022.
- ^"Playin' with Micucci".Steve Allen Theater. Archived fromthe originalon April 22, 2009.RetrievedSeptember 7,2009.
- ^"Playin' With Micucci".Los Angeles Events.Los Angeles Daily News.October 2011. Archived fromthe originalon July 18, 2012.RetrievedOctober 5,2011.
- ^Team Coco (April 3, 2012).Kate Micucci Knows Exactly What Her Last Name Sounds Like - CONAN on TBS.RetrievedFebruary 19,2025– via YouTube.
- ^"Los Angeles Performers: Kate Micucci".Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre.RetrievedSeptember 7,2009.
- ^Leo, Alex (July 29, 2009)."'It's Time To Get Laid': Kate Micucci And William H. Macy Sing About Sex ".The Huffington Post.RetrievedSeptember 7,2009.
- ^"Nazareth's Kate Micucci in Progressive ad".McAll.com.March 2011.
- ^"Watch the First Episode of Written by a Kid – Scary Smash".Dread Central.July 2012.Archivedfrom the original on October 19, 2013.
- ^Goldberg, Lesley (January 30, 2013)."'The Big Bang Theory': 'Raising Hope' Actress to Play Love Interest for Raj (Exclusive) ".The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^"Kate Micucci - My Hat - Reviews".Album of the Year.RetrievedDecember 18,2023.
- ^"Interview: Kate Micucci".The Goober Hour.November 1, 2023.RetrievedDecember 18,2023.
- ^Byrnes, Lindsey."Just Married #KateMicucci & #JakeSinclair".Archivedfrom the original on December 23, 2021.RetrievedMay 3,2018.
- ^"About – Jake Sinclair".jakesinclair.com.
- ^Petski, Denise (December 12, 2023)."'Big Bang Theory' Alumna Kate Micucci Reveals Lung Cancer Diagnosis: "Never Smoked A Cigarette In My Life"".Deadline Hollywood.
- ^Iasimone, Ashley."Kate Micucci Released a Kids' Album and Found Out She Had Cancer the Same Day".Billboard.RetrievedNovember 7,2024.
- ^Pereira, Kevin (December 30, 2009)."Top 3 Women of Comedy #1: Kate Micucci".Women of the Web.G4TV.Archived fromthe originalon September 21, 2016.RetrievedJanuary 26,2010.
External links
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- Official website
- Kate MicucciatIMDb
- Kate Micuccidiscography atDiscogs