Kunal Nayyar
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Nayyar at PaleyFest 2013 for The Big Bang Theory.
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| Born |
Kunal Nayyar 20 April 1981 Hounslow, London, England, UK |
| Alma mater |
Temple University University of Portland |
| Occupation | Actor, writer |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Spouse(s) | Neha Kapur (m. 2011) |
Kunal Nayyar (/kʊˌnɑːl ˈnaɪər/; Punjabi: ਕੁਨਾਲ ਨੈਯ੍ਯਰ, born 20 April 1981) is a British Indian actor and writer known for his role as Rajesh Koothrappali in the CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory.
According to Forbes, Nayyar was third on the list of World’s Highest-Paid TV Actors for 2015 with earnings of US$20 million after The Big Bang Theory.
Nayyar was born in Hounslow, London to a Punjabi family and was brought up in New Delhi, India. He attended St Columba's School in New Delhi, where he played badminton for the school team. His parents live in New Delhi.
In 1999, Nayyar moved to the United States to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Portland, Oregon. Working on his degree, he started taking acting classes and appeared in several school plays.
After participating in the American College Theater Festival, Nayyar decided to become a professional actor. He then attended Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he received a Master of Fine Arts in Acting.
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