For 11 seasons, The Big Bang Theory took us on a rollercoaster of emotions, laughter, tears and even fall back in love with science (although, we didn’t really understand most of what was happening); It’s a laid-back show that every fan wanted. Since the show kicked off in 2007, it has been a tradition for families and friends to watch after dinner. And that is why we decided to go through our favorite characters that starred in this ten-year-long sitcom.
We Got A Rollercoaster Of Emotions From The Cast Of The Big Bang Theory, But Where Are They Now?
John Galecki as Leonard Hofstadter
The 42-year-old John Galecki played Leonard Hofstadter. He is known as the nerdy physicist from The Big Bang Theory and the awkward boyfriend, David Healy, in another fun sitcom – Roseanne, which, by the way, aired for ten seasons! John Galecki had his acting debut in a miniseries way back in 1987 called Murder Ordained, which means he has been around for more than 30 years now! He also had a stint in a Broadway play The Little Dog Laughed. And if you want to watch him on a mini-series once again, of course, there’s TBBT on its 11th season!
John Galecki As Leonard Hofstadter
Jim Parsons as Sheldon Cooper
Big Bang Theory wouldn’t be Big Bang Theory without Jim Parsons’ character, Sheldon Cooper. Parsons always wanted to be an actor, and we’re so pleased he chased his dreams! Parsons’ role earned him numerous awards, from Primetime Emmy to Golden Globe! In 2011, he had his Broadway debut for which he bagged the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Ensemble Performance. Parsons also starred in several films. He then married his long time partner, Todd Spiewak, in 2017. Blossoming career, awards, and love life seem like some people can have it all!
Jim Parsons As Sheldon Cooper
Wil Wheaton as Himself
Next is none other than Wil Wheaton. He is an actor, blogger, and writer. He was also known as Wesley Crusher on the television series: Star Trek: The Next Generation. Wheaton also starred in the miniseries The Guild as Fawkes, Colin Mason on Leverage, and many more. Wheaton is also a host and a co-creator of a YouTube board game show called TableTop.
Wil Wheaton As Himself
Laurie Metcalf as Mary Cooper
Laurie Metcalf is a television Royalty. She started as Jackie Harris on Roseanne in 1988 up until 1987! Metcalf thinks she is a workaholic, and what great benefit did it bring her? Numerous award nominations and wins to her name. Fruit of her hard work and talent for sure. Although her character seems to be the total opposite of her highly intelligent son, we think otherwise. Hmmm.
Laurie Metcalf As Mary Cooper
Sara Gilbert as Leslie Winkle
Roseanne and The Big Bang Theory seems to have some kind of a pact to keep their actors hand in hand as another alum makes the list. Gilbert’s Roseanne stint made her receive two Primetime Emmy Awards nominations and even got to write a fourth season episode story, wow! She also appeared on various shows like The Simpsons, 24, Will and Grace, and Private Practice, and in 2004, she had a recurring role as smart and sarcastic medical student Jane Figler in ER. On TBBT, Gilbert’s character went from the main cast member to the guest role but landed a regular spot on prime time television in the fall of 2005 in the sitcom Twins. Gilbert has been a co-host and executive producer of the talk show, The Talk.
Sara Gilbert As Leslie Winkle
Mayim Bialik as Amy Fowler
Amy Fowler is Sheldon’s highly intelligent girlfriend. Her character isn’t too far from her real world, Mayim is equally smart as her character. She holds a B.S degree in Neuroscience along with minors in Hebrew and Jewish Studies! Well done! Additionally, She has a Ph.D. in Neuroscience! This woman is an epitome of beauty and brains, don’t you think? Bialik garnered four nominations for the Primetime Emmy Awards for her character, Amy Fowler. Mayim Bialik strongly supports Feminism, too.
Mayim Bialik As Amy Fowler
Simon Helberg as Howard Wolowitz
An engineer and astronaut with an overbearing mother…. Yup! I am talking about Howard Wolowitz, played by Simon Helberg! This nerdy character married Bernadette, which showed serious development for Wolowitz. Helberg won a Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in Comedy Series for TBBT and as Cosme McMoon in the film Florence Foster Jenkins which earned him a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture. Helberg is not just an actor and comedian but also a musician.
Simon Helberg As Howard Wolowitz
Laura Spencer as Emily Sweeney
Dermatologist Emily Sweeney was introduced to the fans in the seventh season. She dated Raj for some time. Her sense of humor was her ticket to being one of the fan favorites. During the time she was in TBBT, she also had a recurring role in the long-running show Bones. Laura appeared most recently in Heartland, Sleepy Hollow, and the web series Edgar Allan Poe’s Murder Mystery Dinner Party.
Laura Spencer As Emily Sweeney
Kunal Nayyar as Rajesh Koothrappali
Kunal Nayyar is a British-Indian actor, he is known for portraying the character of Rajesh Koothrappali, an astrophysicist. After graduating, Nayyar worked in American TV ads and various plays in London. Nayyar published a book about his career journey entitled Yes, My Accent is Real. We think the title is catchy! We’ll definitely buy his book! He became the World’s Highest-Paid TV Actors list because of his TBBT role. Oh, did we mention he’s married to Miss India 2006 winner? And living in the city of Angels, Los Angeles? Lucky!!
Kunal Nayyar As Rajesh Koothrappali
Kevin Sussman as Stuart Bloom
Kevin Sussman played the role of Stuart Bloom, owner of The Comic Center of Pasadena. Sussman also portrayed Walter from Ugly Betty. Sussman started in commercials, playing geeks or nerds. In 1999, he landed the role of Alan Joseph Zuckerman in the film Liberty Heights. His promotion to a series regular on the sixth season of The Big Bang Theory was a pretty massive milestone in his career.
Kevin Sussman As Stuart Bloom
Alessandra Torresani as Claire
Torresani appeared as Claire, a bartender and aspiring screenwriter who dates Raj. Before The Big Bang Theory, Torresani hosted the “Kids’ WB Club” for San Francisco’s KBWB. She also appeared on various tv shows such as JAG, ER, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, and Husbands. She also starred in the film Step Sisters, which came out in 2018. If you know her, certainly, you wouldn’t want to annoy her, why? She’s a black belter, and she can flip you upside down!
Alessandra Torresani As Claire
Aarti Mann as Priya Koothrappali
It looks like Raj connects most of the characters on this list. This time, meet Aarti Mann – He plays as Raj’s younger sister. Mann dated Leonard in season four. Mann had small roles in other shows like Suits and Heroes. This 39-year-old actress holds a degree in film and writing in New York University. Her brother and sister played a huge part in influencing her to switch to acting.
Aarti Mann As Priya Koothrappali
Sara Rue as Stephanie Barnett
Stephanie Barnett, played by Sara Rue, was introduced in season two. She had a brief relationship with Sheldon, which most people find quite weird. But of course, everybody knows that Sheldon and Amy are meant to be. Rue also appeared in other shows like Popular, Less than Perfect, Rules of Engagement, Bones, and so on. She started her acting career at the age of nine, and she is now 41 years old.
Sara Rue As Stephanie Barnett
Margo Harshman as Alex Jensen
Margo Harshman is also known as Alex Jensen – Sheldon’s assistant and a doctoral student at Caltech Physics. Most will recognize her from the Disney Channel’s show Even Steven, where she played the role of Tawny Dean or as Delilah Fielding on the hit show NCIS. She started at a very young age, competing in a beauty pageant at the age of two! Hmm, I wonder how it works. But even then, she knew acting was her calling.
Margo Harshman As Alex Jensen
Brian Patrick Wade as Kurt
Wade had his debut as an exotic dancer on CSI: Miami back in 2002. Wade is primarily known as Capt. Craig Schwetje from the miniseries Generation Kill and Ennis, an Alpha Werewolf from Teen Wolf. Wade is also a physical trainer – which we won’t doubt looking at his macho body! I mean, who else hasn’t seen his role as the hunky lap dancer on CSI: Miami? Well, what are you waiting for?
Brian Patrick Wade As Kurt
Charlotte Newhouse as Joy
Charlotte Newhouse played the role of Joy. Her character was brief but memorable. She was formerly seen playing the part of Jules Hayes in the series Brainstorm and as Professor Baker in Community. Newhouse is not just an actress; she is also a writer and has done well.
Charlotte Newhouse As Joy
Valerie Azlynn as Alicia
Valerie Azlynn performed in the theatre and sang with an opera community in Manhattan, New York. She landed a supporting role in The Joe Schmo Show as Piper. She also appeared in various tv shows like Hot in Cleveland, Cold case, CSI: NY, Two and a half men, Rules of Engagement and many more. She played the role of Alicia in TBBT. Remember the time when she used to live in an apartment just above Sheldon’s? Yeah, that has been a while.
Valerie Azlynn As Alicia
Brooke D’Orsay as Christy Vanderbel
Brooke D’Orsay appeared in TBBT as Penny’s friend back home, who was engaged to her cousin. During the time of her appearance in TBBT, she has also appeared in How I Met Your Mother, Two and a Half Men, and Royal Pains. She is currently taking a break from acting, we wonder if she’s coming back to the big screen, but whatever it is, we hope she finds something she loves!
Brooke D’Orsay As Christy Vanderbel
Steven Yeun as Sebastian
Steven Yeun AKA Sebastian was Sheldon’s first roommate before Leonard. He didn’t really like Sheldon, what? Crazy, isn’t it? Yeun has been on The Walking Dead since his TBBD day. And seems like he is doing really well, I mean seven seasons of The Walking Dead? hmmm..
Steven Yeun As Sebastian
Since his TBBT day, Yeun was on The Walking Dead for seven seasons, so yeah, we’d say he’s doing pretty well.
Riki Lindhome as Ramona Nowitzki
Who remembers Ramona Nowitzki? Yes, that girl who works at Caltech. Ramona Nowitzki was a bit stalker-ish when it comes to Sheldon’s newly developed theorems. Riki Lindhome also appeared in the film Million Dollar Baby and The Last House on the left. She is busy nowadays with her new movie coming out called Under the Silver Lake. Oh, did we mention she is also the host of the Nerdist podcast Making It? Now, you know.
Riki Lindhome As Ramona Nowitzki
Mark Harelik as Dr. Eric Gablehauser
Dr. Eric Gablehauser, the head of the Physics Department at Caltech, played by Mark Harelik. Leonard, Raj, and Sheldon all report to him and he happens to be dating Sheldon’s mom. Mind blown? Well, that’s a big bang! Mark Harelik, however, isn’t just an actor but also a playwright. Furthermore, he was seen in some huge movies and TV Productions, like Jurassic Park III, Breaking Bad, and Prison Break, to name a few.
Mark Harelik As Dr. Eric Gablehauser
Ian Scott Rudolph as Captain Sweatpants
Captain Sweatpants doesn’t really have a role on the show apart from wearing sweats and a superhero t-shirt. Throughout his career, Ian Scott Rudolph has only had small roles, and thanks to TBBT, he’s got his first credited role! We’d say he’s still a huge part of the show! Well done!
Ian Scott Rudolph As Captain Sweatpants
Eliza Dushku as Angela Page
Most of us know Eliza Dushku from Buffy, the Vampire Slayer, but boy, she did slew her role in The Big Bang Theory as an FBI agent investigating Howard. This 37-year-old actress also appeared on Dollhouse and Bring It On. She is now engaged to Peter Palandjian, slay it, girl!
Eliza Dushku As Angela Page
Courtney Henggeler as Missy Cooper
This actress, who is also a model and a singer, is from New Jersey. Courtney Henggeler played Missy Cooper, which was her first! Since then, she started to have a few appearances in other shows starring alongside Anna Faris and Allison Janney on the series Mom.
Courtney Henggeler As Missy Cooper
John Ross Bowie as Barry Kripke
Barry Kripke, Ph.D., I believe he is that guy we all love to hate. This character is portrayed by John Ross Bowie, who is also a writer and comedian. He’s had some guest appearances on other shows like Glee, Reno 911!, Curb Your Enthusiasm and Good Luck Charlie. Acting isn’t just his thing; he also wrote a book on the cult movie Heathers.
John Ross Bowie As Barry Kripke
Christine Baranski as Dr. Beverly Hofstadter
Christine Baranski played the role of Leonard’s insanely narcissistic, unloving, and overly analytical mama Dr. Beverly Hofstadter. Whew! That sounded like a bit too much to handle! This 65-year-old is a well-known stage and screen actress and seems to us, a showbiz royalty! I mean 15 time Emmy nominee? And it has appeared in good movies too! The Good Wife, Addams Family Values, Cruel Intentions, Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Chicago, to name a few.
Christine Baranski As Dr. Beverly Hofstadter
Carol Ann Susi as Debbie Wolowitz
Carol Ann Susi’s character was famously known as Howard’s completely overbearing Jewish mother. Her loud, New Jersey accent, Debbie Wolowitz, was a loved character. In 2017, Carol Ann passed away from cancer at the age of 62. The show’s producers wrote a heartwarming message after her passing “Mrs. Wolowitz, every time you spoke, we laughed. You’re in our hearts forever.”
Carol Ann Susi As Debbie Wolowitz
Brian George as Dr. V.M Koothrappali
Brian George portrays the character of a highly successful gynecologist in New Delhi, India. In reality, George not only appeared on film and television but was also a voice actor. He was also a part of the hit show Seinfield as the Pakistani Restaurateur Babu Bhatt.
Brian George As Dr. V.M Koothrappali
Casey Sander as Mike Rostenkowski
Casey Sander played Mike Rostenkowski, Bernadette’s dad, and Howard’s father-in-law. He plays a retired cop but is still tough! You might have seen him on various television shows like Mad Men, Sons of Anarchy, Criminal Minds, and Malcolm in the Middle.
Casey Sander As Mike Rostenkowski
Alice Amter as Mrs. Koothrappali
Alice Amter plays the role of Mrs. Koothrappali. This British born actress appeared many times in various shows; however more of a “background” actress, and maybe that is why she was referred to as “The Chameleon.” She appeared on ER, Judging Amy, Presidio Med, to name a few.
Alice Amter As Mrs. Koothrappali
Brian Thomas Smith as Zack Johnson
Smith portrayed the dim-witted but kind-hearted Penny’s ex-boyfriend, Zack Johnson, on the Big Bang Theory. He appeared on other TV shows like Fear Factor and The Amazing Race Season 7. He is also known for his work on Danny Collins and The Wedding Party. Smith joined the hilarious sketch comedy troupe The Exploding Pajamas. Smith’s net worth is $1 Million. Now, that’s cool!
Brian Thomas Smith As Zack Johnson
Brian Posehn as Bert Kibbler
Do you want to know why Bert Kibbler seems to be familiar? Yes! He is that guy from Just Shoot Me! On TBBT, Posehn played the character of Jim Kuback from Mission Hill and Brian Spukowski from the Sarah Silverman Program. Posehn is multi-talented. In fact, he is not just an actor but also a writer, musician, and comedian. He has a son with his wife, Melanie Truett.
Brian Posehn As Bert Kibbler
Pamela Adlon as Halley Wolowitz
Pamela Adlon has been the voice of baby Halley on The Big Bang Theory since December 2016. She was known for her voice, but she also had on-screen roles, and it includes good films such as Grease 2, Californication, Louie, and the series that she co-created, written, produced, and even directed: Better Things.
Pamela Adlon As Halley Wolowitz
Bill Nye as Himself
A science communicator, television presenter, and a mechanical engineer who happened to land in The Big Bang Theory set for a guest appearance. It sounds like a significant episode! The title of the episode was “The Proton Displacement.” for sure, there are lots of great appearances. However, to the rest of the world, he is “Bill Bye the Science Guy.” and certainly will always be.
Bill Nye As Himself
Carrie Fisher as Herself
Carrie Fisher’s appearance in one episode entitled “The Convention Conundrum” in 2014 definitely made a huge impact. That is why great Carrie Fisher made it on this list! Her memory will forever live on, Princess Lea always in our hearts.
Carrie Fisher As Herself
James Earl Jones as Himself
Speaking of the great Carrie and the episode “The Convention Conundrum”, Jones was included in that episode! Two of the most promising legends in one episode? Now you understand why one single episode made a huge impact in a show? Great Carrie plus one of the greatest actors in American History! Just. wow!
James Earl Jones As Himself
George Takei as Himself
Takei appeared as himself in the season four episode titled “The Hot Troll Deviation.” Takei’s role as Hikaru Sulu from Star Trek is indeed one of his shining moments in his career. This 80-year-old director, author, and a huge activist. Did we say check out his social media? Do it! Now!
George Takei As Himself
Yeardley Smith as Sandy
Smith made a guest appearance on The Big Bang Theory in the episode titled “The Einstein Approximation.” Fun fact? Smith is the one and only Lisa Simpsons from the series The Simpsons for the longest time! This 53-year-old is also a writer and a comedian.
Yeardley Smith As Sandy
Octavia Spencer as Octavia
Octavia Spencer appeared on the hilarious episode “The Euclid Alternative.” Her 2011 role in The Help gave her a big breakthrough, even starting her film debut in 1996. Her role as Minny Jackson was her key to the Academy Award, Golden Globe, SAG, and many more. She was indeed a HIT!
Octavia Spencer As Octavia
Charlie Sheen as Himself
Charlie Sheen doesn’t need to be introduced. We all know him and his reputation. This 52-year-old actor played himself in the episode “The Griffin Equivalency.” and has appeared only in the 9/11 movie and the TV Series The Goldbergs.
Charlie Sheen As Himself
Regina King as Janine Davis
Regina King appeared in a recurring role in The Big Bang Theory as Janine Davis but maybe you didn’t know that this 46-year-old actress has massive awards and honors to her name! Yup, that’s right! King was applauded for her role as Brenda Jenkins on the NBC series 227, The Boondocks, and many more.
Regina King As Janine Davis
Bob Newhart as Professor Proton
From 2013, Professor Proton, played by Bob Newhart, made five guest appearances on The Big Bang Theory, He then earned his first Primetime Emmy Award after. This Stand-up comedian and actor was first seen in 1958 and was a massive hit. Listing down his awards would take time so we will leave that to your imagination. Just imagine a Christmas tree full of decoration. That!
Bob Newhart As Arthur Jeffries
Pasha D. Lychnikoff as Dimitri
Dimitri is Howard’s Russian cosmonaut crew-mate. The character was played by Pasha D. Lychnikoff; He is a Russian TV, film, voice, and theater actor. This 50-year-old actor is working on a film titled Siberia; it suits him don’t you think? He was also Yvon from Shameless.
Pasha D. Lychnikoff as Dimitri
Summer Glau as Herself
Say Summer Glau’s name and all this science fiction and fantasy television series will be on our minds. Those were her trademarks! Think of a science fiction or the episode “The Terminator Decoupling” which Summer Glau appeared on as herself! She also starred in other science fiction Such as Firefly, Serenity, The 4400 to give you ideas.
Summer Glau As Herself
Judy Greer as Dr. Elizabeth Plimpton
Judy Greer is always hilarious in all that she does. She was Dr. Elizabeth Plimpton on The Big Bang Theory, Kitty Sanchez from Arrested Development, Trixie from Californication, Cheryl Tunt from Archer, and many other funny roles. She has written her book and was published in 2014. The title made us giggle already, “I Don’t Know What You Know Me From Confessions of a Co-Star ” funny, don’t you think?
Judy Greer As Dr. Elizabeth Plimpton
Jodi Lyn O’Keefe as Mikayla “The Escort”
This 39-year-old actress portrayed the role of Mikayla the prostitute on The Big Bang Theory episode “The Vegas Renormalization.” when she was 17, she landed the role of Cassidy Bridges on Nash Bridges. She was known better for her roles in Prison Break and The Vampire Diaries.
Jodi Lyn OKeefe As Mikayla The Escort
Rachel Cannon as Patty
Cannon plays the character of Patty on The Big Bang Theory, she is Penny’s friend who came to her Halloween party. She has also played various roles in various tv series like Fresh Off the Boat, Mad Men and Two and a Half Men. Do you know that she is also a certified Yoga Instructor? Now you know.
Rachel Cannon As Patty
Sarah Buehler as Sarah
Sarah Buehler played the character, Sarah, on The Big Bang Theory. She also appeared in the sitcom 2 Broke Girls and Blue Car. Buehler came from a small town in Michigan with a population of about 94,000 people. We wonder how she finds the busy hustling life in Hollywood like?
Sarah Buehler As Sarah
Billy Bob Thornton as Dr. Oliver Lorvis
Billy Bob Thornton plays dr Oliver Lorvis, His character is weirdly interesting at the same time. He is a middle-aged urologist who gets really happy when a woman touches him. Hmm if this happens in real life, we all know what’s going to happen next.
Billy Bob Thornton As Dr. Oliver Lorvis