The Big Bang Theory Actors/Actresses
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Dr. Leonard Hofstadter
-Johnny Galecki
-DOB: April 30, 1975
-Where: Bree, Belgium
-Birth Name: John Mark Galecki
-Years Active: 1987-present
-Known for his roles as David Healy on Roseanne, Rusty Griswold in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, and Leonard Hofstadter on The Big Bang Theory.
Early Life
-Born in Bree, Belgium
-Is of Polish, Irish and Italian descent
-His mother, Mary Lou, was a mortgage consultant and father Richard Galecki was a member of the US Air Force stationed in Belgium and also worked as a rehabilitation teacher.
-Moved to Oak Park, Ilinois with his family when he was 3.
Career
-Acting debut: 1987 series Murder Ordained.
-Best known role: David Healy on Roseanne.
-Currently plays Leonard Hofstadter on The Big Bang Theory.
-Filmography
Big Bang Theory
Roseanne
Christmas Vacation
Hancock
Dr. Sheldon Cooper
-Jim Parsons
-DOB: March 24, 1973
-Where: Houston, Texas
-Birth Name: James Joseph Parsons
Years Active: 1994-present
-Best known for playing Dr. Sheldon Cooper on The Big Bang Theory.
Career
-Had a recurring role on Judging Amy
-He was given the role of Dr. Sheldon Cooper, a genius physicist with nonexistent social skills who interacts with fellow nerdy friends and the waitress at the Cheesecake Factory who lives across the hall from them.
Personal Life
-Hobbies include playing the piano, watching sports, like tennis, baseball and basketball
-Filmography
Big Bang Theory
Garden State
Penny
-Kaley Cuoco
-DOB: Nov. 30, 1985
-Birth Name: Kaley Christine Cuoco
-Where: San Fernando Valley, California
-Years Active: 1992-present
Career
-Voiced the character Brandy Harrington in Brandy and Mr. Whiskers on Disney channel in 2004
-Played Bridget Hennessy on 8 Simple Rules on ABC.
Filmography
Big Bang Theory
Charmed
8 Simple Rules
Howard Wolowitz
-Simon Helberg
-DOB: Dec. 9, 1980
-Where: Los Angeles, California.
-Best known for his role as Howard Wolowitz on The Big Bang Theory.
Personal Life
-Son of German-born actor Sandy Helberg
-Inspired by The Karate Kid, trained extensively in karate, earning a black belt by age 10
-Was raised Judaism
Filmography
A Cinderella Story
The Big Bang Theory
Dr. Rajesh Koothrapali
-Kunal Nayyar
-DOB: April 30, 1981
-Where: London, England
-Years Active: 2004-present
-Born in London, England but raised in New Delhi, India. Best known for his role as Dr. Rajesh Koothrapali on The Big Bang Theory.
Education
-Born in London to a Punjabi family
-Moved to India when he was 4.
-Attended St. Columba's School in New Delhi, India
-Moved to the US in 1999 and attended University of Portland to attain a BS in Business.
Filmography
Big Bang Theory
NCIS