American actor and comedian, Simon Helberg has an estimated net worth of $4 million with a salary of $100 thousand per episode of The Big Bang Theory. Helberg is best known for his role as Howard Wolowitz in the sitcom The Big Bang Theory. Though initially typecast in comedic roles; including a small turn in Old School (2003), a contribution to Tracey Ullman in The Trailer Tales (2003), and work on MADtv, Helberg quickly branched out into diverse genres. He appeared as a CBS page in George Clooney’s revered Edward R. Murrow biopic Good Night, and Good Luck., as a junior agent in Christopher Guest’s For Your Consideration (2006), and in a recurring role on the Aaron Sorkin comedy drama Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. In 2007, Helberg was cast in the regular role of Howard Wolowitz on the sitcom The Big Bang Theory, about a couple of nerdy physicists (Johnny Galecki and Jim Parsons) who struggle with women, and everything else outside the lab. In 2007, Helberg also made appearances in the comedies Mama’s Boy and Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story. Helberg was born in Los Angeles, California on December 9, 1980 and is the son of German-born actor Sandy Helberg.
Earnings & Financial Data
|
Date |
Category |
Description |
Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
2008 |
Salary |
Salary per season of Big Bang Theory; $40 thousand per episode; 23 episodes |
$920,000 |
|
2009 |
Salary |
Salary per season of Big Bang Theory; $100 thousand per episode; 24 episodes |
$2,400,000 |
|
2007 |
Asset |
The value of Helberg’s home which he purchased in 2008, in 2011 it was listed at $849 thousand |
$950,000 |
|
2006 |
Asset |
The value of the 4,179 square foot Hollywood estate which Helberg and his wife bought |
$3,000,000 |