Simon Helberg

Date of Birth: December 9, 1980

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Biography

Simon Maxwell Helberg is an American actor, comedian, and musician best known for his role as Howard Wolowitz on the hit television series “The Big Bang Theory.” Born in Los Angeles, California, Helberg’s parents were both involved in the entertainment industry, which influenced his early interest in acting. He attended the prestigious Tisch School of the Arts at NYU, where he trained at the Atlantic Theater Company. Helberg’s career began in the early 2000s with guest roles on various television shows. He gained significant recognition for his role in “MADtv” and continued to build his career with roles in films such as “A Serious Man” and “Florence Foster Jenkins,” for which he received critical acclaim. Helberg is also a talented pianist, which has complemented several of his acting roles.

5 Interesting Facts about Simon Helberg

1. Simon Helberg is a skilled pianist and has showcased his musical talents in several acting roles.

2. Helberg won a Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his role in “The Big Bang Theory.”

3. He starred alongside Meryl Streep in the film “Florence Foster Jenkins” and received praise for his performance.

4. Helberg has been married to actress Jocelyn Towne since 2007, and they have two children together.

5. He comes from a family with a strong background in the entertainment industry; his father, Sandy Helberg, is an actor, and his mother, Harriet B. Helberg, is a casting director.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Simon Helberg

1. “I think if you can get to that point, and time kind of stops, that’s the best feeling in the world.”

2. “You can’t really do anything creative without a source of inspiration.”

3. “I feel like the luckiest guy in the world for getting to do what I do.”

4. “Comedy and music are very similar in that both are about timing.”

5. “I try to keep my private life private, but I’m also a family man and proud of it.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

$45 million

Children

Simon Helberg and Jocelyn Towne have two children: a daughter named Adeline Helberg, born in 2012, and a son named Wilder Towne Helberg, born in 2014.