Carol Ann Susi (born February 2, 1952) is an American actress best known for her portrayal as the recurring unseen character Mrs. Wolowitz on the television series The Big Bang Theory. Susi"s other screen credits include Just Go with It, Becker, CSI: NY - The Game, Grey"s Anatomy, That "70s Show, Out of Practice, Cats & Dogs, Married... with Children, Death Becomes Her, Seinfeld, The Secret of My ...