The cult sitcom ‘The Big Bang Theory’ made Simon Helberg, an American actor, musician, and comedian, known. Derek Waters was the first comedian he worked with in his career. They were involved in the TV series ‘Dereck & Simon’ and also appeared in several short films. He played a geeky student in the movie ‘Van Wilder’ in one of his first major roles. He persisted in playing minor and supporting roles in movies such as ‘A Cinderella Story,’ ‘Good Night and Good Luck,’ and ‘Arrested Development.’ Following the international success of ‘The Big Bang Theory,’ he made appearances in films like ‘A Serious Man,’ ‘Let Go,’ and ‘Hollywood Adventures.’
| Real Name/Full Name | Simon Maxwell Helberg |
| Date Of Birth | 9 December 1980 |
| Age | 44 years old |
| Birthplace | Los Angeles, California, United States. |
| Nationality | American. |
| Religion | Christianity. |
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
| Height | 5 feet 5 inch |
| Weight | 60 kg |
| Spouse | Jocelyn Towne |
| Children | Adeline Helberg, and Wilder Towne Helberg. |
| Siblings | Mason Helberg |
| Profession | Actor, Comedian, and Musician. |
| Net worth | $55 Million. |
Biography
December 9, 1980 was the date of Simon Helberg’s birth in Los Angeles, California. His parents had a profound influence on the entertainment industry: his dad, Sandy Helberg, was an actor, and his mom, Harriet B. Helberg, was a casting director. Mason Helberg was her only sister.
He subsequently enrolled at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. Training with the Atlantic Theatre Company was part of his experience at school. Upon completion of his education at Crossroads School in Santa Monica, he attended the prestigious Tisch School of the Arts at New York University. His training in acting at the Atlantic Theater Company laid the groundwork for his future in entertainment.
Personal Life
Simon Helberg is in a marriage with Jocelyn Towne, who is the niece of screenwriter Robert Towne. Her talents in film production and acting are recognized for her performances in Lodge 49, I Am I, The Selling, and Gilmore Girls. On July 7th, 2007, the couple exchanged their wedding vows. A son and a daughter are the two children that the couple has. May 8th, 2012 marked the birth of their daughter, Adeline, and April 23rd, 2014 marked the birth of their son, Wilder.
Career
Starting his career in 1999, Simon appeared in the film ‘Mumford’ as a college roommate in a small, uncredited role. Starting in 2001, he made small appearances in series like ‘Popular’ and ‘Cursed’. In the same year, he appeared in the pilot of ‘Ruling Class’, but the series was never broadcast.
In the early 2000s, Simon Helberg and Derek Walters collaborated on the sketch comedy ‘Derek and Simon’. Their appearance in the films ‘Derek and Simon: The Pity Card’ and ‘Derek and Simon: A Bee and a Cigarette’ was also a part of their career. Simon made an appearance in the 2002 feature film ‘Van Wilder’. In 2003, he appeared as a minor in the film ‘Old School’. He appeared in two episodes of ‘Reno 911!’ in 2004 and also in the film ‘A Cinderella Story’ with Hillary Duff and Chad Michael that year. He had a minor role in the movie ‘Good Night and Good Luck’ in 2005. That year, he played Jeff in ‘Arrested Development’.
Helberg’s international fame was achieved through his portrayal of Howard Wolowitz on The Big Bang Theory. He became a household name due to the series’ 12 seasons, which earned him several awards and recognition as one of TV’s top-paid actors.
Other than TV, Helberg has played key roles in films like A Serious Man (2009) and Florence Foster Jenkins (2016). He earned critical acclaim and a Golden Globe nomination for his performance of pianist Cosmé McMoon in the latter.
Playing the piano in the film was a display of Helberg’s musical talents. His versatility in acting was evident when he starred alongside Adam Driver in Annette (2021).
Filmography
Movies
- 2025 For Worse
- 2022 Space Oddity
- 2022 As They Made Us
- 2021 Annette
- 2018 End of the Line
- 2016 Paint It Black
- 2016 Florence Foster Jenkins
- 2015 Hollywood Adventures
- 2014 We’ll Never Have Paris
- 2013 I Am I
- 2011 Let Go
- 2011 The Selling
- 2009 A Serious Man
- 2007 Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
- 2007 Mama’s Boy
- 2007 Evan Almighty
- 2007 Careless
- 2006 For Your Consideration
- 2006 Bickford Shmeckler’s Cool Ideas
- 2006 The TV Set
- 2005 Good Night, and Good Luck.
- 2004 A Cinderella Story
- 2003 Tracey Ullman in the Trailer Tales
- 2003 Old School
- 2002 Van Wilder
- 1999 Mumford
TV Series
- 2023 Poker Face (TV Series)
- 2018 Shatterbox Anthology (TV Series)
- 2013 Drunk History (TV Series)
- 2013 The Ben Show with Ben Hoffman (TV Series)
- 2011 Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness (TV Series)
- 2008 Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog (TV Series)
- 2008 Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog
- 2007 The Big Bang Theory (TV Series)
- 2007 The Guild (TV Series)
- 2007 Derek and Simon: The Show (TV Series)
- 2006 Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (TV Series)
- 2006 The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman (TV Series)
- 2005 Life on a Stick (TV Series)
- 2005 Unscripted (TV Series)
- 2004 Joey (TV Series)
- 2004 Quintuplets (TV Series)
- 2003 The Jake Effect (TV Series)
- 2003 Arrested Development (TV Series)
- 2003 Reno 911! (TV Series)
- 2003 The O’Keefes (TV Series)
- 2003 Punk’d (TV Series)
- 2002 Less Than Perfect (TV Series)
- 2001 Undeclared (TV Series)
- 2000 The Weber Show (TV Series)
- 2000 Son of the Beach (TV Series)
- 1999 Popular (TV Series)
Voice
- 2021 Dug Days (TV Series) (voice)
- 2017 Young Sheldon (TV Series) (voice)
- 2011 The Tom and Jerry Show (2014) (TV Series) (voice)
- 2010 Kick Buttowski: Suburban Daredevil (TV Series) (voice)
- 2005 American Dad! (TV Series) (voice)
Net Worth
Celebrity Net Worth claims that the Big Bang Theory star’s net worth is estimated to be around $55 million. For more than two decades, he has been a part of the film industry, appearing in various films and TV series, and his income from acting is the primary source of his net worth.
