Carol Ann Susi(1952-2014)

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Carol Ann Susi (February 2, 1952 - November 11, 2014) was an American actress best known for her portrayal of the voice of recurring unseen character Mrs. Wolowitz on the television series The Big Bang Theory (2007). Susi was born in Brooklyn and was of Italian descent. She studied acting at HB Studio in New York City before moving to Los Angeles in the 1970s. Kolchak: The Night Stalker (1974) was her first screen appearance. Susi also had extensive experience in live theater and voiced a character on the video game installment of CSI: NY (2008). On November 11, 2014, she died of cancer, aged 62.

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Awards
- 1 win total

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Known for

Susan Sarandon, Alec Baldwin, Jon Lovitz, Tobey Maguire, Joe Pantoliano, Michael Clarke Duncan, Sean Hayes, Glenn Ficarra, Danny Mann, and Billy West in Cats & Dogs (2001)

Cats & Dogs

5.2

Sophie's Sister

2001

The Secret of My Success

6.5

Jean(as Carol-Ann Susi)

1987

The Big Bang Theory

8.1

TV Series

Debbie Wolowitz(voice)

Sea of Love

6.8

Additional Crew

1989

Credits

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Actress

Young Sheldon
7.7
TV Series
- Mrs. Wolowitz (voice)
- 2019
The Big Bang Theory
8.1
TV Series
- Debbie Wolowitz (voice)
- 2007–2017
A Life, Taken
Short
- Ms. Mancuso
- 2014
Robot and Monster
5.7
TV Series
- Katie (voice)
- 2012
Just Go with It
6.4
- Mrs. Maccabee
- 2011
Mafia II
8.5
Video Game
- Cleaning Lady
- Maria Agnello (voice)
- 2010
'Til Death
6.5
TV Series
- Marjorie Putnam
- 2010
CSI: NY
6.8
Video Game
- Doris Brown
- Pamela Ross (voice)
- 2008
Grey's Anatomy
7.6
TV Series
- Mrs. Borsokowski
- 2008
Red Velvet
4.7
- Mother
- 2008
Ugly Betty
6.8
TV Series
- Mrs. Galeano
- 2008
Lipshitz Saves the World
6.8
TV Movie
- Adam Lipshitz's Mom
- 2007
Journeyman
8.0
TV Series
- 2007
Coffee Date
6.3
- Diana's Assistant
- 2006
That '70s Show
8.1
TV Series
- Receptionist
- 2006

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In Space, Howard Can Still Hear His Mother Yell.

Personal details

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Alternative names
- Carol-Ann Susi
Height
- 5′ (1.52 m)
Born
- February 2, 1952
- Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Died
- November 11, 2014
- Los Angeles, California, USA(cancer)
Relatives
- Michael Susi(Sibling)
Other works
TV Commercial for Diet Pepsi with Sofía Vergara
Publicity listings
- 1 Interview

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Trivia
After she passed away, the cast and crew of The Big Bang Theory (2007) glued a tiny photo of her to their fridge in Sheldon's original apartment so that she would be in every episode thereafter.