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Kunal Nayyar

Actor / Writer | * 04/30/1981 (42) | London (United Kingdom (UK))
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Kunal Nayyar (kuu-NAHL NY-ər; born 30 April 1981) is a British-born Indian actor. He gained recognition with his portrayal of the character Raj Koothrappali on the CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019), and voiced Vijay on the Nickelodeon animated sitcom Sanjay and Craig (2013–2016). He was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the 2021 British Academy Television Awards for his role in Criminal: UK. Forbes listed him as the world's third-highest-paid television actor in 2015 and 2018, with earnings of US$20 million and US$23.5 million, respectively. His current net worth is estimated to be $45 million. ()
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Kunal Nayyar is an Indian actor born in London, England, and raised in New Delhi, India, best known for his role as Rajesh Koothrappali in The Big Bang Theory.

Most frequent genres for this person: Comedies | Drama | Kids & Family

Known for these Movies & Shows

Manny, Diego, and Sid embark upon another adventure after their continent is set adrift. Using an iceberg as a ship, they encounter sea creatures and battle pirates as they explore a new world. ...

Ice Age: Continental Drift

PG

2012 | 3.2/5 | 1h 28min
Animation, Comedy, Adventure, Kids & Family
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During a research mission, an astronaut discovers that his marriage is in trouble. Luckily, he has the help of a mysterious creature hidden in his ship. ...

Spaceman

R

2024 | 3.4/5 | 1h 47min
Science Fiction, Adventure, Drama
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From the creators of Shrek comes the most smart, funny, irreverent animated comedy of the year, DreamWorks' Trolls. This holiday season, enter a colorful, wondrous world populated by hilariously unfor ...

Trolls

PG

2016 | 3.3/5 | 1h 32min
Kids & Family, Animation, Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy, Music
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Physicists Leonard and Sheldon find their nerd-centric social circle with pals Howard and Raj expanding when aspiring actress Penny moves in next door. ...

The Big Bang Theory

TV-PG

2007 | 3.9/5 | 22min per episode
Comedy
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Movies with Kunal Nayyar as Actor(17)

2024 How to Date Billy Walsh
2024 Spaceman
as Guy Diamond (voice)2023 Trolls Band Together
as A.J. Fikry2022 The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry
as Guy Diamond (voice)2021 Trolls Holiday in Harmony
as Guy Diamond (voice)2020 Trolls World Tour
as Mr. Mills2020 Think Like a Dog
as Dr. Robin Sathi2019 Sweetness in the Belly
as Guy Diamond (voice)2017 Trolls Holiday
as Guy Diamond2017 Trolls: Trolla-Palooza Tour
as Guy Diamond (voice)2016 Trolls
as Serge Negani2015 Consumed
as Tony2014 Dr. Cabbie
as Karem2014 The Scribbler
as Narrator2013 Beyond All Boundaries
as himself2012 Say It Ain't Solo
as Gupta (voice)2012 Ice Age: Continental Drift

TV Shows/Series with Kunal Nayyar as Actor(10)

as Aadesh Chopra2022 Suspicion
as Sandeep Singh2019 Criminal: UK
2017 Drop the Mic
as himself2013 Whose Line Is It Anyway?
as Sendhil2012 The Mindy Project
as himself2012 Good Mythical Morning
as himself2010 Conan
as Rajesh Koothrappali2007 The Big Bang Theory
as himself2005 The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
as Youssef Zidan2003 NCIS

Additional Information

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Full Name: Kunal Nayyar
Citizenships: United Kingdom (UK), India
Born: Thursday, 04/30 1981 (April) in London (United Kingdom (UK)) (current age: 42 years + 355 days)
Zodiac sign: Taurus (Chinese zodiac sign: Rooster)
Languages: English (EN)
Educated at: Temple University, University of Portland
Spouses (current/former): Neha Kapur
Other names for Kunal Nayyar (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Κουνάλ Ναγιάρ"
"쿠널 나이어"
Kunal Nayyar frequently works together with these people:
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Justin Timberlake (8x, Actor)
Tara Hernandez (8x, Crew)
Steve Holland (8x, Crew)
Maria Ferrari (8x, Crew)
Anthony Del Broccolo (8x, Crew)
Jim Reynolds (7x, Crew)
Jeremy Howe (7x, Crew)
Steven Molaro (7x, Crew)
Anna Kendrick (6x, Actress)
B.J. Novak (6x, Actor)
Peter Chakos (6x, Crew)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:9149, Added: 05/06/2018, Last updated: 04/05/2024