Kate Micucci was born on March 31, 1980, in Jersey City, New Jersey, and raised in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. She is of Italian descent. Micucci graduated from Nazareth Area High School in 1998. She attended Keystone College, where she studied art, and later Temple University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Film in 2003.
Kate Micucci is an American actress, comedian, singer, songwriter, and musician. She is best known for her roles in television and film, often portraying quirky and comedic characters. Her acting career began with guest appearances on television shows such as “Malcolm in the Middle” and “Scrubs.”
Micucci gained wider recognition for her recurring role as Stephanie Gooch in the television series “Scrubs” (2006-2009). She also played Lucy, a character known for her awkwardness and humor, in the sitcom “The Big Bang Theory” (2013-2017). Other notable television appearances include roles in “Raising Hope,” “Garfunkel and Oates” (which she co-created), “Steven Universe” (as Sadie Miller), “DuckTales” (as Webby Vanderquack), and “Milo Murphy’s Law” (as Sara Murphy).
Micucci has appeared in several films, showcasing her versatility as an actress. She had a role in the film “When in Rome” (2010). She also appeared in “Movie 43” (2013), “The Little Hours” (2017), and voiced Velma Dinkley in “Scooby-Doo! Return to Zombie Island” (2019) and subsequent Scooby-Doo movies.
Micucci is one half of the musical comedy duo “Garfunkel and Oates,” along with Riki Lindhome. The duo is known for their quirky and often satirical songs. They have released several albums and starred in their own television series, “Garfunkel and Oates,” which aired on IFC.