Highlights
- Kevin Sussman, known for his role as Stuart Bloom in The Big Bang Theory, has remained active in television, appearing in several series and movies since the show ended in 2019.
- Mayim Bialik, who played Amy Farrah Fowler on The Big Bang Theory, has landed the leading role in the sitcom Call Me Kat and has also hosted Jeopardy! She has several other projects in the works, including The Inspector Chronicles.
- Melissa Rauch, who portrayed Bernadette Rostenkowski in The Big Bang Theory, has moved on to voice acting work and has also returned to network television in the reboot of Night Court. She has been involved in various projects since the show ended, including the Netflix film The Laundromat.
The Big Bang Theory is one of the most popular sitcoms of the last decade, captivating audiences with its witty humor, lovable characters, and clever pop culture references. The show's cast members became household names and fan favorites during its 12-year run, which ended in 2019, thanks in part to Jim Parsons. But what have the stars of the iconic sitcom been up to since bidding farewell to their beloved characters?
Let’s take a look at what the cast members are doing now, including their current projects. From new TV shows to exciting movies and more, here’s what the talented actors who brought Sheldon, Leonard, Penny, and the rest of the Big Bang Theory gang to life are doing now.
Updated November 2023:While it was announced several months ago that 'Young Sheldon' would be ending after its seventh season, this month the exact series finale date was given, which was May 16. But, with Chuck Lorre, the creator of 'Big Bang Theory' and 'Young Sheldon' continuing to drop details about another spin-off of 'Big Bang Theory', fans are waiting with anticipation to hear who will lead the helm this time around. Fans hope that as the finale date draws near for 'Young Sheldon', more information will be released. Because, as of right now, Lorre has been tight-lipped about his upcoming production.
8 Kevin Sussman Remains A Staple In Television
Kevin Sussman's Character Actor Skills Have Kept Him Gainfully Employed Since BBT Ended
Kevin Sussman, known for his role as Stuart Bloom in The Big Bang Theory, has been keeping busy since the show ended in 2019. He has appeared in several television series, a limited series based on the true story of Elizabeth Holmes and her company Theranos, in which Sussman played the role of Mark Roessler.
He also appeared in Better Call Saul (2022), a spin-off prequel to Breaking Bad, in which he appeared as a victim of a cancer scam.
The actor also guest starred in two episodes of Call Me Kat (2022) alongside the late Jordan Leslie, the show is a comedy series about a woman who decides to use her savings to open a cat café, Sussman played the role of Zac. Additionally, he appeared in the Apple TV+ drama series Lessons in Chemistry, starring Brie Larson, Lewis Pullman, and Aja Naomi King.
The projects that Sussman has been involved in since The Big Bang Theory ended, according to IMDb include:
Lessons In Chemistry (TV Mini-Series) | 2023 | Walter Pine (supporting) |
Call Me Kat (TV Series) | 2022 | Zac (guest star) |
Better Call Saul (TV Series) | 2022 | Cancer Scam Victim (supporting) |
The Dropout (TV Mini-Series) | 2022 | Mark Roessler (supporting) |
Outside of work, Kevin tied the knot to the love of his life, Addie Hall, earlier this year. Certainly a happy announcement for the star who went through a bitter and costly divorce which was finalized 2018.
7 Mayim Bialik Landed The Leading Role In A Sitcom
Mayim Bialik Not Only Starred In Call Me Kat, She Hosted Jeopardy! In Her Downtime
Mayim Bialik, who was still working two other jobs while playing the role of Amy Farrah Fowler on The Big Bang Theory, has kept herself busy with various projects since the show ended. In 2020, she lent her voice to the Disney Junior animated series Vampirina as Dr. Gem Jeodopolis.
Bialik also reprised her Big Bang Theory role when she voiced her character on the spin-off prequel series Young Sheldon (2020-2022). Bialik also plays the titular character in Call Me Kat, in which she even reunited with her former The Big Bang Theory co-star Kevin Sussman, who guest starred on the sitcom.
The projects that Bialik has worked on since The Big Bang Theory ended, according to IMDb include:
Call Me Kat (TV Series) | 2021-2023 | Kat (leading role) |
Jeopardy! (Game Show) | 2021-present | Self (host) |
Young Sheldon (TV Series) | 2020-2022 | Amy Farrah Fowler (voice) |
Vampirina (TV Series) | 2020 | Dr. Jem Jeodopolis (voice) |
The actress is currently attached to a project called The Inspector Chronicles, which is about an immortal time traveler who traverses the farthest reaches of time and space, accompanied by his trusted associates. The project, which lists Bialik as a voice actor, is still in development.
It was also announced in November 2023 that Bialik will be one of the featured stars on this season's Celebrity IOU with Drew and Jonathan Scott on HGTV.
6 Melissa Rauch Moved On To Voice Acting Work
Melissa Rauch Returned To Primetime TV After Several Successful Years Of Voice Acting Work
Melissa Rauch played Bernadette Rostenkowski in The Big Bang Theory, but she has been busy with a variety of projects since the show ended. In 2019, she appeared in the Netflix film The Laundromat, which is based on the true story of the Panama Papers scandal. Rauch played the role of Melanie, a young woman who is caught up in the scandal.
She also landed a role in NBC’s reboot of the classic sitcom Night Court (2023). She plays the character of Abby Stone, the daughter of the late Harry Stone, who is now a judge herself. This marked Rauch’s return to network television after doing voice work on a variety of projects over the past several years.
The projects that Rauch has worked on since The Big Bang Theory ended, according to IMDb include:
Firebuds (TV Series) | 2022-2023 | Beth Bayani (voice) |
Night Court (TV Series) | 2023 | Abby Stone (leading role) |
The Chicken Squad (TV Series) | 2021-2022 | Dinah (voice) |
Animaniacs (TV Series) | 2020 | Marie Antoinette (voice) |
Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite (Movie) | 2020 | Gwen the Cat (voice) |
Robot Chicken (TV Series) | 2019 | Betty Spaghetti/Rainbow Brightstar (voice) |
The Laundromat (Movie) | 2019 | Melanie (leading role) |
It was recently announced that Night Court has been renewed for a second season. As such, Rauch's acting talents will continue to be seen on the small screen, not just heard with her tremendous voice acting skills.
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Kunal Nayyar's Voice Acting Work With The Trolls Franchise Has Been Extremely Profitable
Since The Big Bang Theory ended, Kunal Nayyar, who played the role of Raj Koothrappali in The Big Bang Theory, has taken on many different roles. In 2020, he once again lent his voice to the animated movie Trolls World Tour, where he reprised the character of Guy Diamond alongside Justin Timberlake and Anna Kendrick. He also appeared in the Netflix series Criminal: UK as Sandeep Singh in 2020.
Additionally, Nayyar has returned to voice acting in the upcoming movie Trolls Band Together, where he once again voiced the character of Guy Diamond.
Projects that Nayyar has worked on since The Big Bang Theory ended, according to IMDb include:
Trolls Band Together (Movie) | 2023 | Guy Diamond (voice) |
The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry (Movie) | 2022 | A.J. Fikry (leading role) |
Suspicion (TV Series) | 2022 | Aadesh Chopra (leading role) |
Mira, Royal Detective (TV Show) | 2020-2021 | Naveen (voice) |
Trolls Holiday In Harmony (Movie) | 2021 | Guy Diamond (voice) |
Criminal: UK (TV Series) | 2020 | Sandeep Singh (guest starring) |
Tiny Diamond Goes Back To School (Movie) | 2020 | Guy Diamond (voice) |
Think Like a Dog (Movie) | 2020 | Mr. Mills (supporting) |
Trolls World Tour (Movie) | 2020 | Guy Diamond (voice) |
Sweetness in the Belly (Movie) | 2019 | Dr. Robin Sathi (supporting) |
Nayyar has several projects releasing in 2024, including the comedy film How to Date Billy Walsh, where he will play the lead role of Billy Walsh alongside several other Hollywood actors. He is also set to star in the sci-fi film Spaceman, where he plays Jakub Procházka, orphaned as a boy and raised in the Czech countryside by his grandparents, overcoming his odds to become the country's first astronaut.
4 Simon Helberg's Roles On The Big And Small Screen
Simon Helberg's Leading Role And Voice Acting Skill Showcased How Talented He Is
Simon Helberg, who played Howard Wolowitz in The Big Bang Theory, has since starred in the 2021 musical romantic drama film Annette alongside Marion Cotillard and Adam Driver, playing the role of conductor and pianist.
He also starred in the comedy web series As They Made Us as a fictionalized version of himself, chronicling the making of a fictional sitcom with an overbearing showrunner. In addition, Helberg also starred as Dimitri in Space Oddity, an astronaut sent on a mission to colonize Mars.
Projects that Helberg has worked on since The Big Bang Theory ended, according to IMDb include:
American Dad! (TV Series) | 2023 | Dr. Revanche (voice) |
Poker Face (TV Series) | 2023 | Luca (supporting) |
Space Oddity (Movie) | 2022 | Dimitry (leading role) |
As They Made Us (Movie) | 2022 | Nathan (leading) |
Young Sheldon (TV Series) | 2021 | Howard Wolowitz (voice) |
Dug Days (TV Series) | 2021 | Squirrel (voice) |
Annette (Movie) | 2021 | The Accompanist (leading role) |
While Helberg does not have any projects coming up, he is sitting pretty with the millions he made from The Big Bang Theory. As such, Helberg does not have to take on any project he does not want to.
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Kaley Cuoco Starred On The Big And Small Screen In Front Of The Camera And Voice Acting
Kaley Cuoco is probably best known for her portrayal of Penny in The Big Bang Theory. Like her co-stars, she voiced Penny for Young Sheldon in 2019. She also produced and starred in the HBO Max series The Flight Attendant in 2020, where she played the lead role of Cassie Bowden, a flight attendant who wakes up in a hotel room next to a dead man.
The show was a critical and commercial success, earning Cuoco a Golden Globe nomination for her performance. Cuoco also voiced the lead character in the animated series Harley Quinn from 2019 to 2021.
In addition to her television work, Cuoco has starred in the 2022 movie The Man from Toronto alongside Woody Harrelson and Kevin Hart. She starred as Ava Barrtlett in the TV series Based on a True Story which was released earlier this year and will appear in the upcoming film Role Play, a thriller film about a young married couple whose past life's secrets turn their life upside down.
It's no wonder Kaley Cuoco was able to amass a massive net worth of $110 million...
Projects that Cuoco has worked on since The Big Bang Theory ended, according to IMDb include:
Harley Quinn (TV Series) | 2019-2023 | Harley Quinn/Kylie Kryptonite (voice) |
Based on a True Story (TV Series) | 2023 | Ava Bartlett (leading role) |
Meet Cute (Movie) | 2022 | Sheila (leading role) |
The Man from Toronto (Movie) | 2022 | Anne (leading role) |
The Flight Attendant (TV Series) | 2020-2022 | Cassie Bowden (leading role) |
Curb Your Enthusiasm (TV Series) | 2021 | Heidi (guest starring) |
Killer Movie: Director's Cut (Movie) | 2021 | Blanca Champion (leading role) |
Young Sheldon (TV Series) | 2019 | Penny Hofstadter (voice) |
Cuoco has also become a mom since The Big Bang Theory ended. She and her partner, Tom Pelphrey welcomed their daughter, Matilda on March 30, 2023.
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Jim Parsons Took A Big Bang Theory Prequel And Made It A Hit
Jim Parsons, who has said that he struggled with a lot of the offers that came his way once The Big Bang Theory ended, has had some interesting roles since the close of the series.
His first gig after The Big Bang Theory was to voice himself for an episode of The Simpsons in 2020. Since then, Parsons has starred in shows like Netflix’s 2020 miniseries Hollywood, and he has maintained his role as narrator on Young Sheldon since 2017.
The actor has also starred in Netflix’s The Boys in the Band (2020), along with several other projects.
Projects that Parsons has worked on since The Big Bang Theory ended, according to IMDb include:
Young Sheldon (TV Series) | 2017-2023 | Sheldon Cooper (voice) |
Spoiler Alert (Movie) | 2022 | Michael Ausiello (leading role) |
Pete the Cat (TV Series) | 2018-2022 | Stan/Syd (voice) |
So Much (TV Movie) | 2021 | Unknown character (leading role) |
Staged (TV Series) | 2021 | Self (guest starring) |
The Boys in the Band (Movie) | 2020 | Michael (leading role) |
Hollywood (TV Mini-Series) | 2020 | Henry Wilson (leading role) |
The Simpsons (TV Series) | 2020 | Self (voice) |
Fans of the actor can look forward to seeing him next in Just by Looking at Him, which follows Elliot, a gay television writer with cerebral palsy, as he struggles to find love and connection in a world that was not made for him. The film is currently in pre-production.
1 Johnny Galecki Has Chosen To Take A Break From Acting
Johnny Galecki Briefly Reprised His Character From Rosanne On The Conners
Since The Big Bang Theory ended in 2019, we haven’t seen much of the show’s iconic physicist. Johnny Galecki's last performance, according to his IMDB page, was in The Conners (2018-2019), where he appeared as his Roseanne character, David Healy in the sequel series.
Galecki has, however, since done work behind the scenes. He is listed as an executive producer on an episode of Catching Babies in 2022.
Source: IMDb
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