Played By: Kunal Nayyar

London-born, New Delhi-raised, Kunal Nayyar first came to America to study business at the University of Portland. However, Nayyar soon realized that his true passion was acting and the Big Bang Theory was one of Nayyar’s first big roles. What’s more, Forbes named Nayyar one of the highest TV actors in 2015 and 2018, with earnings of $20 million and $23 million, respectively.

Nayyar first gained attention in America for his role in the West Coast Production Huck & Holden, where he played an Indian exchange student. Furthermore, he also made a guest appearance on the CBS drama, NCIS. Back in 2011, Nayyar tied the knot to fashion designer Neha Kapur and he’s also an experienced golfer.