Kaley Cuoco is an actress who has honed her craft mostly in the world of television. Whenever someone thinks of her, their mind will typically go towards one of the many TV series she has appeared in as they are her most famous roles. Of course, Cuoco has also starred on the big screen as well.
One thing that's clear across her filmography is that Cuoco is versatile. Whether it's a dramatic role in a murder mystery, a comedic one on a sitcom, a voice acting role of an iconic character, or anything in between, Cuoco knows how to shine, as evidenced by her scores over at IMDb.
Alley Cats Strike (6.1)
It's always fun to look back and see an actor's filmography when it includes a Disney Channel original movie. These were highlights for many kids of the '90s and the '00s and Kaley Cuoco took part in one of the more notable flicks, Alley Cats Strike.
Released in 2000, the movie focuses on a bowling competition between schools that is meant to help settle the score of a tie during a basketball game. As odd as the premise might be, it became a beloved DCOM. Cuoco played Elisa Bowers, a friend of the two leads, Alex Thompson (Kyle Schmid) and Todd McLemore (Robert Ri'chard).
A Million Ways To Die In The West (6.1)
Here is certainly the most interesting entry on the list for Kaley Cuoco. 2014's A Million Ways to Die in the West marked just the second directorial work for Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane. The Western comedy featured a laundry list of talented actors.
They include Charlize Theron, Amanda Seyfried, and Neil Patrick Harris. The cameos were also loaded from Jamie Foxx to Mae Whitman to Ewan McGregor to Ryan Reynolds. Cuoco joins that list as "Woman in the Store" and she only shows up in the unrated version.
Why Him? (6.2)
One thing that Kaley Cuoco has proven over the years is that she does very well in the realm of voice acting. She has lent her vocals to various movies and shows, including for an episode of The Big Bang Theory spin-off, Young Sheldon. She did the same for 2016's Why Him?
The fun Christmas movie focuses on Stephanie (Zoey Deutch) as she brings her parents (Megan Mullally and Bryan Cranston) to meet her new eccentric and rich boyfriend Laird (James Franco). Cuoco's voice is heard as Justine, the in-home artificial intelligence belonging to Laird.
Brandy & Mr. Whiskers (6.4)
Once again, this is a case of Kaley Cuoco doing some voice work. A few years before getting her biggest break, Cuoco was the lead character on Brandy & Mr. Whiskers, an animated series that ran from 2004 until 2006. She voiced Brandy, a snobby dog.
The show played on the common trope of two characters who are polar opposites but have to work together. Brandy, known for being pampered, gets stranded in the rain forest with Mr. Whiskers (Charlie Adler), a rabbit with terrible body odor who is sloppy. The series went on to win a Daytime Emmy Award.
The Wedding Ringer (6.6)
With The Big Bang Theory reeling in millions of viewers each week, Kaley Cuoco was a widely-known hot commodity during the early 2010s. That helped her land one of her bigger film roles as Gretchen Palmer in 2015's The Wedding Ringer, which was a box office success.
The movie is centered around the socially awkward Doug Harris (Josh Gad), who hires a best man (Kevin Hart) for his wedding to Gretchen. Though their friendship is the key, Cuoco got time to shine as a potential bride who doesn't follow the typical villain trope from the genre.
8 Simple Rules (7.0)
For a lot of fans, this was their first real look at Kaley Cuoco. After all, she was technically the titular character since the show was originally titled 8 Simple Rules... for Dating My Teenage Daughter since she played Bridget Hennessy, the teen daughter at the center.
A major selling point for the show was the parent combo of sitcom greats John Ritter and Katey Sagal. The series was both a critical and commercial hit but after the untimely and tragic passing of Ritter, the show's return saw a dip in ratings and it was canceled soon after.
Charmed (7.1)
In between her roles on 8 Simple Rules and The Big Bang Theory, Kaley Cuoco landed on one of the most popular shows of the era, Charmed. The supernatural fantasy series tells the story of The Charmed Ones, a trio of sisters who are the most powerful good witches around.
Cuoco joined the fray in the eighth and final season, sticking around for 22 episodes. She portrayed Billie Jenkins, a charge with the power of telekinesis and the ability to warp reality. She even got an emotional scene involving her sister in the series finale.
The Flight Attendant (7.1)
Following the end of The Big Bang Theory, many fans were left pondering what would be next for Kaley Cuoco. The biggest project for her afterward came with a lead role (and an executive producer credit) as Cassie Bowden in HBO Max's The Flight Attendant.
Based on a novel of the same name, the mystery series follows Cassie, a flight attendant who spends the night with a passenger only to wake up and find him dead. She then becomes a suspect in the investigation. The well-received show was meant to be a miniseries but it was renewed for a second season.
The Big Bang Theory (8.1)
It could be argued that The Big Bang Theory is one of the greatest success stories in sitcom history. A series focusing on geeks and nerd culture wasn't expected to be a hit, yet this show was one of the most-watched in the world during its 12-season run.
The Big Bang Theory became so popular that the main cast members cored pay raises that ranked them among the highest-paid stars to ever grace a TV screen. Cuoco played Penny, the aspiring actor who moves in across the hall from the nerdy Leonard (Johnny Galecki) and Sheldon (Jim Parsons), who she befriended.
Harley Quinn (8.5)
There aren't many comic book characters hotter right now than Harley Quinn. From a bump in comic storylines to Margot Robbie's fantastic portrayal on the big screen, Harley is everywhere. Yet the best iteration of the character could arguably be the Harley Quinn animated series.
Now airing on HBO Max, the show is aimed at adults as it's filled with raunchy jokes and tons of violence. It sees Quinn put together her own team to become a top-of-the-line villain. The show has been praised for the humor and the takes it delivers on many characters from Poison Ivy to Kite Man to Batman.