Cast

Johnny Galecki (Leonard Hofstadter)
Jim Parsons (Sheldon Cooper)
Kaley Cuoco (Penny)
Simon Helberg (Howard Wolowitz)
Kunal Nayyar (Rajesh Koothrappali)

Starring:

Sara Gilbert (Leslie Winkle)
Laurie Metcalf (Mary, the mother of Sheldon)
Kevin Sussman (Stuart)
Melissa Rauch (Bernadette)
Christine Baranski (Beverly, the mother of Leonard)
Alice Amter (Raj's mother)
Brian George (father of Raji)
Mark Harelik (Dr. Harry Gablehauser)
John Ross Bowie (Barry Kripke)
Carol Ann Susi (mother of Howard)

Johnny Galecki

Johnny Galecki was born in Belgium to American parents, Richard and Mary Lou Galecki. His father was a member of United States Air Force at a base in Belgium. The family Galecki returns in the United States in Oak Park, Illinois, when Johnny was three. After a series of television work, he debuted on the big screen in 1988 in the film "The Life of Jimmy Reardon" with River Phoenix and later starred in the comedy "Christmas Vacation". Buy popularity thanks to the role of David Healy, played from 1992 to 1997 in the sitcom "Roseanne." After this experience takes part in the comedy "Mr. Bean - The Ultimate Disaster, "horror" Know What You Did "and the independent film" The Opposite of Sex - The Opposite of Sex. " In the latter he plays a gay teenager who lies about harassment he suffered. In 2000 he took part in the movie "Bounce," starring Ben Affleck and Gwyneth Paltrow, while the following year he obtained a small role in "Vanilla Sky". Finally in 2005 appears on the show "My Name Is Earl". In the 2006-2007 season, Galecki worked on Broadway in the comedy "The Little Dog Laughed," in which he plays a gigolo, and his party also included some frontal nudity. He has participated in several episodes of "Hope & Faith" and at the moment plays Leonard Hofstadter in the TV series "The Big Bang Theory", which also involved her friend and colleague Sara Gilbert. In 2008 he worked in the fantasy-comedy "Hancock" with Will Smith.

Jim Parsons

Born and raised in Houston, Texas, decides to become an actor since childhood. Some of the most important roles played by him include appearance as a regular character in the series "Judging Amy" and a special appearance in the series "Ed". Later participated in numerous films including "My Life as a Garden State", "Heights", "On the Road with Judas," "Gardener of Eden - Death without law", "10 Items or Less" and "School for scoundlers ". During his studies at the University of Houston, has contributed to helping the Infernal Bridegroom Productions, the theater company, performing in various productions in place by itself.

Kaley Cuoco

Kaley Cuoco debut as an actress in 1992 with the film "No Way Out" (original title "Quicksand: No Escape"). His role as Marcia Brady in "Growing Up Brady" (2000) has attracted the attention of critics, as well as the role in the American sitcom "Ladies Man". In 2004, besides the title role in "8 Simple Rules", has landed a role in the film "Magnitude 10.5", produced by NBC, in the film "Crimes in style" (the ABC), and the independent film "Debating Robert Lee ". In 2005 he joined the cast of the TV series "Charmed" (original title "Charmed"), playing Billie Jenkins, a new witch whose protection was entrusted to the Trio. Since 2007 he is among the interpreters of the sitcom "The Big Bang Theory", broadcast by CBS. In 2004, Kaley was named the 78 th sexiest woman in the United States to the FHM-US's 100 Sexiest Women. Also in 2004, she co-starred with Nick Carter and Kevin Zegers in "The Hollow".

Simon Helberg

Simon Helberg was born in Los Angeles, California, and is the son of actor Sandy Helberg. Helberg appears in the 2002 movie "Van Wilder College" in the shoes of a student. In 2004 makes some appearances in TV's "Reno 911!". Also in 2004, appears in the film "Cinderella Story", in the role of Terry. From 2004 to 2006 appears in the American sitcom "Joey." From 2006 to 2007 appears in the role of Alex Dwyer in the series "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip". In 2005 a small part in the series "Arrested Development" and appears in the movie "Old School". Helberg joined the cast of "MADtv" in 2007 (eighth season), as a secondary character. At the end of the eighth season, the contract was not renewed. Since 2007, reads in part by Howard Wolowitz in the sitcom "The Big Bang Theory", and the same year appears in the musical "Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog "in the role of Moist.

Kunal Nayyar

Kunal Nayyar was born in London April 30, 1981 and is a British comedian of Indian origin. He discovered his passion for acting only recently, because previously it was dedicated to his studies, earning a bleft Business from the University of Portland, Portland, OR. and a Masters in Fine Arts from Temple University, Philadelphia, PA. Since 2007, reads in part of Raj Koothrappali in the sitcom "The Big Bang Theory." Previously, he participated as a guest star on an episode of "NCIS - Anti-Crime Unit."

Starring:
Sara Gilbert (Leslie Winkle)

Sara Gilbert (first name Sara Rebecca Abeles) discovered she wanted to become an actress at the age of six years, seeing his sister Melissa will play "Little House on the Prairie". At thirteen he began to assume the role of Darlene Conner on the sitcom "Roseanne" (whose title was changed to Italy in "Roseanne"). Sara was part of the cast for all nine seasons, from 1988 to 1997, also wrote the screenplay for an episode of the fourth series titled "Do not make me over". The importance of his character in the sitcom was regarded as likely to push even the authors to change the plot and thus allow Sara to move to New Haven to attend Yale without having to leave the show. The decrease of its presence in the sitcom was explained by his early (only sixteen) starting art school in Chicago. It was prepared a little set in New York (near New Haven) that recreated the room of the college in Chicago. In 1992 he joined the cast of "Poison Ivy" opposite Drew Barrymore and was nominated for 'Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Actress. In 2001 he returned to work with Drew Barrymore in "The Boys". In addition to acting in "Roseanne," Sara has been a part, with or as a regular guest star roles, various sitcoms such as "Welcome To New York", "Will & Grace," "Twins" and "The Big Bang Theory ".

Laurie Metcalf (Mother of Sheldon)

Born in Illinois, more than three children, starts very early in the acting and especially the theater. After studies at Illinois State University, he joined the troupe in Chicago, the Steppenwolf Theatre Company. In 1983 he received an Obie Award as Best Actress for her performance in "Balm in Gilead". Continue for several years working in theater, taking in the scene and several works dealing some monologues. Her film debut in 1985 in "Desperately Seeking Susan", after working in the film "Miles from Home", "Me and Uncle Buck", "Internal Affairs", "Pacific Heights" and "JFK - A case still open ", but it gets the popularity thanks to the role of Jackie Harris in the sitcom" Roseanne, "which sees her star opposite Roseanne Barr from 1988 to 1997. After the end of the series, appeared in films such as "U Turn - Reversal," "Scream 2" and "Bulworth - The Senator". The actress is also a known voice actor and has lent her voice to animated films like "Toy Story - The world of toys," "Toy Story 2 - Woody and Buzz to the Rescue", "Treasure Planet" and " The Cosby Show - A family space. " It has been host to several television series such as "Monk," "Frasier," "Grey's Anatomy" and "Desperate Housewives". In the latter he played Carolyn Bigsby in the third season. Recently appeared in the films "Women, rules ... and so much trouble!" And "Stop-Loss".
It has been linked to actor Terry Kinney, later she married the co-founder of Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Jeff Perry. The couple had a daughter named Zoe, so called 'in honor of her aunt, Zoe Akins Pulitzer Prize. After the divorce, the actress was married to actor Matt Roth, the couple has two children vuto.

Kevin Sussman (Stuart)

Born in Staten Island, New York. He has three brothers. He studied at the College of Staten Island and graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Kevin was a co-starred in several Hollywood blockbusters including F "or Your Consideration," "Hitch," "Little Black Book", "Made of Honor", "Burn After Reading," the Coen brothers, "Sweet Home Alabama", "Kissing Jessica Stein "and" Wet Hot American Summer. "
In 2007 he became known for his portrayal of Walter in the first season of "Ugly Betty", while his last experience was at the cinema with the film "Taking Woodstock".
Filmography:

  • Liberty Heights (1999)
  • Almost Famous (Almost Famous, 2000)
  • Wet Hot American Summer (2001)
  • Kissing Jessica Stein (2001)
  • AI - Artificial Intelligence (2001)
  • Garmento (2002)
  • An impossible dream (Pipe Dream, 2002)
  • Changing Lanes (Changing Lanes, 2002)
  • Alabama (Sweet Home Alabama, 2002)
  • All the Little Black Book (Little Black Book, 2004)
  • Hitch - so that he understands women (Hitch, 2005)
  • Funny Money (2006)
  • For Your Consideration (2006)
  • Ugly Betty (2006-2007) - TV Series
  • He, she and Babydog (Heavy Petting, 2007)
  • Made of Honor (Made of Honor, 2008)
  • Burn After Reading - Burn After Reading (Burn After Reading, 2008)
  • Woodstock (Taking Woodstock, 2009)

Melissa Rauch (Bernadette)

Melissa Rauch is working as an actress and as a director, although he devoted himself mainly as an interpreter prevaletemente often dividing between cinema and television. Among his most famous works include "Kath & Kim" and "I Love You, Man" (2009) by John Hamburg.

Christine Baranski (Beverly Hofstadter)

Baransky Christine was born in Buffalo (New York) to parents of Polish origin. He starred in many television productions: of all we should remember his participation in the sitcom "Cybill," for which she won a Screen Actors Guild Awards, Emmy Awards and was nominated several times for a Golden Globe. For the cinema he worked in "9 ½ Weeks," "Reversal of Fortune," "The Addams Family 2," "The Birdcage", "Bulworth - The Senator," The Grinch "and many others. In 2002 he took part in the musical "Chicago", and in 2008 he returned to work in a musical, playing the feisty Tanya in "Mamma Mia". In 2008 also appeared in 2 episodes of the television series "Ugly Betty," where he plays Victoria Hartley, Matt's mother, the boyfriend of Betty Suarez.

Alice Amter (Mother of Raj)

Alice Amter splitting often works as an actress in film and television. Among the most important roles of "ER - Doctors at the forefront" and "Til Death".

Brian George (Father of Raj)

Brian George worked as an actor often dividing between cinema and television. Among the most important roles on "Desperate Housewives," "One Tree Hill" and "The Secret Life of the American Teenager".

Mark Harelik (Dr. Gablehouser)

Mark Harelik starred in the movie "Election" opposite Matthew Broderick and Reese Witherspoon. In 2001 he also worked with Joe Johnston for the film "Jurassic Park III", in which he played the part of Ben Hildebrand. Among his other works include "I Love Movies" and "TiMER".

John Ross Bowie (Kripke)

John Ross Bowie worked as an actor, primarily for television. Among the most important works are "Heroes," "Charmed" and "Sex Drive in 4D."

Carol Ann Susi (Mother of Howard)

Carol Ann Susi worked as an actress, mostly for television. Among the most important roles are those as a guest star in "Grey's Anatomy," "Six Feet Under" and "Ugly Betty"