Kate Micucci

Kate Micucci was born on March 31, 1980, in Jersey City, New Jersey. She spent her formative years in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, focusing on playing classical piano and engaging in outdoor activities. Her academic pursuits led her to achieve an A.A. in Fine Arts from Keystone College, followed by a B.A. in Studio Art from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. During her college years, she developed an interest in painting and puppet making, which laid a foundation for her creative career paths. After relocating to Los Angeles in 2008, Micucci began to pursue acting alongside her artistic endeavors.

Her career progressed with various television roles, notably as Stephanie Gooch in “Scrubs” and as Ally in “‘Til Death.” Micucci gained further recognition for her recurring role as Shelley in “Raising Hope” and Lucy in “The Big Bang Theory.” Concurrently, she co-created the musical comedy duo “Garfunkel and Oates” with Riki Lindhome, a project that earned them recognition from Variety as “Comics to Watch” in 2010. The duo also launched “Garfunkel and Oates,” an IFC series they co-created, wrote, and starred in, which achieved the third-highest series premiere in the network’s history. Beyond acting, Micucci and Lindhome contributed their writing to projects such as Universal’s “Search Party,” Paramount’s “SpongeBob SquarePants” animated feature, and “The Big Bang Theory.”

Micucci’s filmography includes roles in “When in Rome,” “Unleashed,” “Don’t Think Twice,” and “The Little Hours.” Her vocal talents have been featured in numerous animated series, including a long-standing role as Velma Dinkley in the “Scooby-Doo” franchise since 2015, Webby Vanderquack in “DuckTales,” Sadie Miller in “Steven Universe,” and Daisy in “Nature Cat.” She is also involved in developing “Toy,” an animated series based on a comic book. In December 2023, Micucci underwent successful surgery for lung cancer. She is married to musician Jake Sinclair, and they have one child.