Kate Micucci | |
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Micucci at the 2012 San Diego Comic-Con | |
| Born | March 31, 1980 Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Loyola Marymount University (BA) |
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| Years active | 2006–present |
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| Children | 1[1] |
| Musical career | |
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| Member of | Garfunkel and Oates |
| Website | www |
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 duo Garfunkel and Oates with Riki Lindhome. Some of her roles include Stephanie Gooch in Scrubs, Ally in 'Til Death, Shelley in Raising Hope, Lucy in The Big Bang Theory, Sadie Miller in Steven Universe, Velma Dinkley in Scooby-Doo since 2015, Webby Vanderquack in DuckTales, Daisy in Nature Cat, Julie in Motorcity, Stacey in Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities, and Dr. Fox in Unikitty!
Early life and education
Micucci was born in Jersey City, New Jersey to a family of Italian descent.[3][4][5] She grew up in Nazareth, Pennsylvania in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania and was raised as a Catholic. She learned to play classical piano from her mother.[6]
Micucci graduated from Nazareth Area High School in 1998.[7] She received an A.A. in fine arts from Keystone College in La Plume, Pennsylvania, and a B.A. in studio art from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles in 2003.[8]
Career

Micucci's television credits include numerous television commercials and acting roles, including Toni the barista on NBC's Four Kings, guest roles on Malcolm in the Middle, 'Til Death, How I Met Your Mother, Cory in the House, The Big Bang Theory, and Campus Ladies, and recurring roles on Scrubs and Raising Hope. Her film credits include The Last Hurrah, Bart Got a Room, and When in Rome. She played Lily the IT girl on Elevator, produced by HBO's Runawaybox.[9] In early 2009, she released a five-track EP entitled Songs.[10]
Micucci appeared in five episodes of Scrubs ("My Lawyer's in Love", "My Absence", "My Chief Concern", "Our Histories", and "My Finale") as Stephanie Gooch, a ukulele player with whom Ted Buckland begins a relationship. She performs her song "Mr. Moon" and an adapted version of "Fuck You" (retitled "Screw You" for ABC), a song she typically performs as part of the musical duo Garfunkel and Oates. In 2009, she starred in the short film Imaginary Larry, co-written and co-directed by Riki Lindhome, her partner in Garfunkel and Oates. In August 2009, Micucci appeared in an advertising campaign for Hillshire Farms and for H & R Block in January 2010.
In 2010, Micucci appeared in the Kristen Bell film When in Rome and in an episode in the sixth season of the TV show Weeds as a slightly sedated waitress. She appeared in some episodes of the HBO series Bored to Death and appeared as Shelley on series Raising Hope. Micucci was originally cast as Jimmy's cousin in the pilot that was filmed December 2009.[11][12] Her role was recast by Skyler Stone as 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 at The Steve Allen Theater in Hollywood, 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 with Garfunkel and Oates" at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in Los Angeles.[18] She performed with William H. Macy on the ukulele to promote the DVD release of the film Bart Got a Room. The video has been circulated around the Internet on sites such as YouTube and The Huffington Post.[19]
In February 2011, Micucci appeared briefly in a Progressive Insurance ad as a waitress.[20] She has voiced a character on Pendleton Ward's animated series Adventure Time, and as the character of Julie Kane on the Disney XD animated series Motorcity. She voiced the recurring character Sadie Miller on the Cartoon Network animated series Steven Universe. In July 2012, Kate appeared in Written by a Kid's production Scary Smash, a Geek and Sundry creation 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 on The Big Bang Theory as "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 on King of the Nerds.
Since October 2015, Micucci has provided the voice of Velma Dinkley in various Scooby-Doo franchise projects, beginning with the animated television series Be Cool, Scooby-Doo!
In 2016, she was the lead in a film for the first time in Unleashed and co-starred in a season one episode of the Netflix comedy-drama series Easy, reprising her role for the series' second and third seasons. Micucci voiced Webby Vanderquack in the 2017 reboot of DuckTales. In 2017, Micucci voiced Doctor Fox in Unikitty and in 2018, she starred in Seven Stages to Achieve Eternal Bliss.
Her debut solo album My Hat, a collection of children's music, was released in November 2023.[23][24]
Personal life
Micucci married musician and recording producer Jake Sinclair in February 2018.[25] They live in Los Angeles and New York.[26] She gave birth to their son in January 2020.[1]
In December 2023, Micucci underwent surgery for lung cancer.[27][28]
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Album details |
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| My Hat |
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EPs
| Title | Album details |
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| Songs |
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| EP Phone Home |
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Singles
| 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
| 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 | N/a | 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 | N/a | Steven Universe Future (Original Soundtrack) |
Garfunkel and Oates
Studio albums
- All Over Your Face (2011)
- Slippery When Moist (2012)
- Secretions (2015)
EPs
- Music Songs (2009)
Filmography
Awards
On December 30, 2009, G4TV named Micucci the #1 Woman of Comedy.[29]
References
- ^ a b "Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out: 50. Kate Micucci: Don't Think Thrice". workingitout.libsyn.com. Archived from the original on 10 August 2021. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
- ^ "Famous birthdays for March 31: Kate Micucci, Christopher Walken".
- ^ Adams, Erik (7 August 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. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
- ^ Trunick, Austin. "Kate Micucci, Co-star of "Don't Think Twice"". undertheradarmag.com.
- ^ Kelly Montgomery (18 December 2009). "Inside a Songwriter's Psyche". Archived from the original on 13 July 2011. Retrieved 30 June 2011." 2010 September 1
- ^ Schoof, Dustin (30 January 2009). "Nazareth alum set for 'Scrubs' role". The Express-Times. Archived from the original on 26 June 2009. Retrieved 25 March 2010.
- ^ 2003 Commencement Program Archived November 19, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Creative Lab – A Break Media Production". YouTube. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
- ^ "Kate Micucci – Songs EP". CD Baby.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (5 January 2010). "Fox, CBS pick up pilots". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 4 December 2010.
- ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (17 March 2010). "Josh Cooke cast as male lead in comedy pilot". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 4 December 2010.
- ^ "Development Update: Thursday, March 18". The Futon Critic. 18 March 2010. Retrieved 8 June 2010.
- ^ "Playin' with Micucci". Steve Allen Theater. 17 October 2011. Archived from the original on 1 November 2011. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
- ^ "Playin' with Micucci". Steve Allen Theater. Archived from the original on 22 April 2009. Retrieved 7 September 2009.
- ^ "Playin' With Micucci". Los Angeles Events. Los Angeles Daily News. October 2011. Archived from the original on 18 July 2012. Retrieved 5 October 2011.
- ^ Team Coco (3 April 2012). Kate Micucci Knows Exactly What Her Last Name Sounds Like - CONAN on TBS. Retrieved 19 February 2025 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Los Angeles Performers: Kate Micucci". Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. Retrieved 7 September 2009.
- ^ Leo, Alex (29 July 2009). "'It's Time To Get Laid': Kate Micucci And William H. Macy Sing About Sex". The Huffington Post. Retrieved 7 September 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. Archived from the original on 19 October 2013.
- ^ Goldberg, Lesley (30 January 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. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
- ^ "Interview: Kate Micucci". The Goober Hour. 1 November 2023. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
- ^ Byrnes, Lindsey. "Just Married #KateMicucci & #JakeSinclair". Archived from the original on 23 December 2021. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
- ^ "About – Jake Sinclair". jakesinclair.com.
- ^ Petski, Denise (12 December 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. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
- ^ Pereira, Kevin (30 December 2009). "Top 3 Women of Comedy #1: Kate Micucci". Women of the Web. G4TV. Archived from the original on 21 September 2016. Retrieved 26 January 2010.
External links
- Official website

- Kate Micucci at IMDb
- Kate Micucci discography at Discogs
- 1980 births
- Living people
- Actresses from Jersey City, New Jersey
- Actresses from Los Angeles
- Actresses from Pennsylvania
- Actual play performers
- American comedy musicians
- American film actresses
- American people of Italian descent
- American television actresses
- American ukulele players
- American voice actresses
- American women comedians
- Comedians from Jersey City, New Jersey
- Comedians from Los Angeles
- Comedians from Pennsylvania
- Keystone College alumni
- Loyola Marymount University alumni
- Musicians from Jersey City, New Jersey
- Musicians from Los Angeles
- Musicians from Pennsylvania
- Nazareth Area High School alumni
- People from Northampton County, Pennsylvania
- 21st-century American actresses
- 21st-century American comedians
