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Simon Helberg

Howard Wolowitz on The Big Bang Theory.

Simon Maxwell Helberg, born December 9, 1980, is an American actor and comedian. He played Howard Wolowitz on The Big Bang Theory from 2007 to 2019, a role that won him the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. His performance as Cosmé McMoon in the film Florence Foster Jenkins (2016) earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actor. Earlier he was a cast member of the sketch series MADtv in its eighth season (2002-2003), and his films include Old School (2003).

Quick Facts

Birth name
Simon Maxwell Helberg
Born
9 December 1980
Birthplace
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Citizenship
United States, France
Education
New York University (BFA)
Occupation
  • Actor
  • comedian
  • musician
Years active
1999–present
Father
Sandy Helberg

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