Kunal Nayyar | |
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![]() Nayyar at 2024 Berlin Film Festival | |
Born | Hammersmith, London, England | 30 April 1981
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Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2004–present |
Spouse |
Kunal Nayyar (/kʊˈnɑːl ˈnaɪ.ər/,[1] kuu-NAHL NY-ər; born 30 April 1981) is an Indian-British actor.[2] 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.[3][4] His current net worth is estimated to be $45 million.[5]