Simon Helberg

Biography

Simon Maxwell Helberg, born on December 9, 1980, is a multifaceted American actor, comedian, and musician. He gained widespread recognition for his role as Howard Wolowitz on the beloved CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory, which aired from 2007 to 2019. Helberg's performance garnered him the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. Additionally, he portrayed Cosmé McMoon in the acclaimed film Florence Foster Jenkins (2016), earning a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture.

Helberg's career began with appearances on the sketch comedy show MADtv. He has also made notable contributions to cinema with roles in films such as Old School (2003), Good Night, and Good Luck (2005), Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007), A Serious Man (2009), and Annette (2021).

In 2014, he co-wrote, co-directed with his wife Jocelyn Towne, and starred in the film We'll Never Have Paris, which draws inspiration from their own relationship. With a diverse array of roles and projects, Simon Helberg continues to leave his mark on both television and film, showcasing his talents across multiple genres.