| Howard Wolowitz | |
|---|---|
| The Big Bang Theory / Young Sheldon character | |
 Simon Helberg as Howard Wolowitz | |
| First appearance | "Pilot" (2007) (The Big Bang Theory) |
| Last appearance | "An Introduction to Engineering and a Glob of Hair Gel" (2021) (Young Sheldon; voice) |
| Created by | Chuck Lorre Bill Prady |
| Portrayed by | Simon Helberg Ethan Reed Stern (Young Sheldon) |
| In-universe information | |
| Full name | Howard Joel Wolowitz |
| Nicknames | Froot Loops (as an astronaut) Rocket Man (by Raj) Wolowizard (online gaming name) Sir Howard of Wolowitz (online gaming name) Howie (by Bernadette) Clogzilla (by Emily and Emily’s Friends) Bubbula (by Mrs. Wolowitz) Tushy face (by Mrs. Wolowitz) The Great Howdini (in magic show) Fr00tL00ps511 (Fortnite screen name) |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation | Aerospace engineer Astronaut (formerly) |
| Family | Sam Wolowitz (father, abandoned) Debbie Wolowitz (mother, deceased) Josh Wolowitz (paternal half-brother) Marty Wolowitz (cousin) |
| Spouse | |
| Children | Halley Wolowitz (daughter) Neil Michael Wolowitz (son) |
| Relatives | Gladys (aunt) Mike Rostenkowski (father-in-law) Mrs. Rostenkowski (mother-in-law) Joey Rostenkowski (brother-in-law) 4 other siblings-in-law |
| Religion | Judaism |
| Nationality | American |
Howard Joel Wolowitz[1] is a fictional character on the CBS television series The Big Bang Theory, portrayed by actor Simon Helberg.[2] Among the four main male characters in the show, Howard is distinctive for being an engineer—rather than a physicist—and lacking a PhD. He is named after and based on a computer programmer known by the show's co-creator; Bill Prady.[3] Howard is the only starring character who has been to the International Space Station. Along with Sheldon Cooper, Leonard Hofstadter, and Raj Koothrappali, Howard is part of the central cast of the show.
- ^ "The Apology Insufficiency". The Big Bang Theory. November 4, 2010. No. 07, season 4
- ^ "Simon Helberg | Actor, Producer, Writer". IMDb.
- ^ Collins, Paul (February 6, 2009). "Is the world ready for an Asperger's sitcom?". slate.com. Retrieved April 10, 2013.