Kunal Nayyar Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 7.25 in |
Weight | 65 kg |
Date of Birth | April 30, 1981 |
Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Spouse | Neha Kapur |
Kunal Nayyar is a British actor who has earned fame and critical acclaim for his role of Rajesh Koothrappali in The Big Bang Theory. His comedy timing and ability to create awkward situations has served as a huge asset for the show. Apart from the popular show, he has also earned acclaim for his acting skills in an off-Broadway production, The Spoils. Kunal has a huge social media fan base with more than 2 million followers on Instagram and more than 1 million followers on Twitter.
Born Name
Kunal Nayyar
Nick Name
Kunal
Sun Sign
Taurus
Born Place
Hounslow, London, England, United Kingdom
Residence
Nayyar lives with his wife in a gorgeous Spanish hacienda in Los Angeles. They had moved into the house, which was originally built in 1948, in 2011 immediately after their lavish wedding in India.
Nationality
Education
Kunal Nayyar went to the St Columba’s School in New Delhi. In 1999, he moved to the United States to study at the University of Portland, Oregon. He had got enrolled in a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance.
He later attended the Temple University in Philadelphia and graduated with a Master of Fine Arts in Acting.
Occupation
Actor
Family
- Father – Rakesh Nayyar
- Mother – Heita Nayyar
Manager
Kunal Nayyar is represented by Santa Monica-based Innovative Artists.
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 7¼ in or 171 cm
Weight
65 kg or 143 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Kunal Nayyar has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
Asian (Indian)
He has Punjabi ancestry.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Curly hair
Brand Endorsements
Kunal Nayyar has appeared in a TV commercial for CBS Cares.
Best Known For
- Being cast in the role of Rajesh Koothrappali in the popular comedy sitcom, The Big Bang Theory
- Having done voiceover work in the popular animated movies such as Ice Age: Continental Drift and Trolls
First Film
In 2004, he made his theatrical film debut in a minor role in the romantic comedy movie, S.C.I.E.N.C.E.
First TV Show
In January 2007, Kunal Nayyar made his first TV show appearance in the Suspicion episode of the police procedural TV series, NCIS. However, his appearance in the show wasn’t credited.
He made his first credited TV show appearance on the popular TV series, The Big Bang Theory, in September 2007.
Kunal Nayyar Favorite Things
- Sport – Badminton
Source – US Magazine
Kunal Nayyar Facts
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