Carol Ann Susi
| Carol Ann Susi | |
|---|---|
| Born |
February 2, 1952 Brooklyn, New York, U.S.[1] |
| Died |
November 11, 2014 (aged 62) Los Angeles, California, U.S.[2] |
| Cause of death | Cancer |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1974–2014 |
Carol Ann Susi (February 2, 1952 – November 11, 2014) was an American actress. She was known for providing the voice of recurring unseen character Mrs. Wolowitz on the television series The Big Bang Theory.[3][4][5]
Career
Susi made her first screen appearance in Kolchak: The Night Stalker. Other television and film credits included: Coyote Ugly, Just Go with It, Becker, Grey's Anatomy, That '70s Show, Out of Practice, Cats & Dogs, Just Shoot Me, Married... with Children, 'Night Court, The King of Queens, Death Becomes Her, Seinfeld, The Secret of My Success, My Blue Heaven, and Sabrina, The Teenage Witch.[6] She also had extensive experience in live theatre[7][8] and voiced a character on the video game installment of CSI: NY.
Personal life
Susi was born in Brooklyn[1] of Italian descent.[9] She studied acting at HB Studio in New York City before moving to Los Angeles in the 1970s.[1]
Susi died of cancer on November 11, 2014, in Los Angeles, California, at age 62.[2][10]
References
- 1 2 3 Hughes, Jason (November 11, 2014). "Carol Ann Susi, ‘Big Bang Theory's’ Mrs. Wolowitz, Dead at 62". The Wrap. Retrieved November 12, 2014.
- 1 2 "Big Bang Theory actress dies at 62". The Globe and Mail. November 12, 2014. Retrieved November 13, 2014.
- ↑ Morris, Joan (March 14, 2009). "Who's the Voice of 'Big Bang' Mother?". Contra Costa Times. p. 2A. Retrieved June 2, 2012.
- ↑ Salem, Rob (January 24, 2009). "Nerd herd doing a bang-up job". Toronto Star. Retrieved June 2, 2012.
- ↑ Owen, Rob (March 16, 2012). "TV Q&A with Rob Owen". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved June 2, 2012.
- ↑ Robinson, Johnny (September 27, 1974). "Radio and TV plus Video Versions". Lewiston Evening Journal. p. 21. Retrieved June 2, 2012.
- ↑ Drake, Sylvie (September 16, 1988). "'Ladies' Room' Lives Up to Expectations of Racy Domain". Los Angeles Times. p. C6. Retrieved June 2, 2012.
- ↑ Collins, Scott (December 19, 1995). "Ollstein's 'Pot Roast' Is Rich in Flavor". Los Angeles Times. p. F8. Retrieved June 2, 2012.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (November 11, 2014). "Carol Ann Susi, ‘Big Bang Theory’s Mrs. Wolowitz, Dead". Deadline. Retrieved November 12, 2014.
- ↑ Swift, Andy (November 11, 2014). "Carol Ann Susi, Voice Behind Big Bang Theory's Mrs. Wolowitz, Dead at 62". TV Line. Retrieved November 11, 2014.
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