Kunal Nayyar
Known for
For twelve seasons Kunal Nayyar was Raj Koothrappali, the astrophysicist too shy to speak to women, in 'The Big Bang Theory' (2007-2019), one of the most-watched sitcoms of its era. Born in London in 1981 and raised in New Delhi, he studied in the United States and worked in theatre before landing the role. Beyond the sitcom he has voiced Guy Diamond in the 'Trolls' films (2016-2023), played a chilling murder suspect in 'Criminal: UK' (2020) and appeared opposite Adam Sandler in 'Spaceman' (2024). His post-Raj work keeps revealing a quieter, darker range.
Kunal Nayyar
17 Movies
8 Series
For twelve seasons Kunal Nayyar was Raj Koothrappali, the astrophysicist too shy to speak to women, in 'The Big Bang Theory' (2007-2019), one of the most-watched sitcoms of its era. Born in London in 1981 and raised in New Delhi, he studied in the United States and worked in theatre before landing the role. Beyond the sitcom he has voiced Guy Diamond in the 'Trolls' films (2016-2023), played a chilling murder suspect in 'Criminal: UK' (2020) and appeared opposite Adam Sandler in 'Spaceman' (2024). His post-Raj work keeps revealing a quieter, darker range.
Movies
Plays Gupta (voice)
Ice Age: Continental Drift
2012
Plays Guy Diamond (voice)
Trolls World Tour
2020
Plays Guy Diamond (voice)
Trolls
2016
Plays Guy Diamond (voice)
Trolls Band Together
2023
Plays Peter
Spaceman
2024
Plays Rupert Brown
How to Date Billy Walsh
2024
Plays Guy Diamond (voice)
Trolls Holiday
2017
Plays Guy Diamond (voice)
Trolls Holiday in Harmony
2021
Plays Mr. Mills
Think Like a Dog
2020
Plays Eshaan Sood
Christmas Karma
2025
Producer
Plays A.J. Fikry
The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry
2022
Plays Serge Negani
Consumed
2015
Plays Dr. Robin Sathi
Sweetness in the Belly
2019
Plays Tony
Dr. Cabbie
2014
Plays Karem
The Scribbler
2014
Plays Guy Diamond (voice)
Trolls: Tiny Diamond Goes Back to School
2020
TV Shows
Plays Rajesh Koothrappali
The Big Bang Theory
2007
Plays Aadesh Chopra
Suspicion
2022
Plays Sendhil
The Mindy Project
2012
Plays Martini Toddwallis
Night Court
2023
Plays Sandeep Singh
Criminal: UK
2019
Plays Vijay (voice)
Sanjay and Craig
2013
Plays Rajesh Koothrappali
Stuart Fails to Save the Universe
2026
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Christmas Karma
Full Filmography
Stuart Fails to Save the Universe
Rajesh Koothrappali · 1 episode
2026
TV
Christmas Karma
Eshaan Sood
2025
Film
Night Court
Martini Toddwallis · 1 episode
2024
TV
How to Date Billy Walsh
Rupert Brown
2024
Film
Spaceman
Peter
2024
Film
Trolls Band Together
Guy Diamond (voice)
2023
Film
Suspicion
Aadesh Chopra · 8 episodes
2022
TV
The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry
A.J. Fikry
2022
Film
Trolls Holiday in Harmony
Guy Diamond (voice)
2021
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Kunal Nayyar and where are they from?
Kunal Nayyar is 45 years old, born on April 30, 1981 in London, England.
What are the most famous roles of Kunal Nayyar?
Kunal Nayyar is best known for roles in Ice Age: Continental Drift, Trolls, Trolls World Tour.
How many movies has Kunal Nayyar been in?
Over a 14-year career (since 2012), Kunal Nayyar has appeared in 17 movies and 8 TV shows.
What was Kunal Nayyar's first movie?
The career of Kunal Nayyar began with Say It Ain't Solo (2012).
What is Kunal Nayyar's most recent movie or series?
Kunal Nayyar's most recent release is Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, which premiered on July 23, 2026.
What TV shows has Kunal Nayyar appeared in?
On television, Kunal Nayyar has appeared in The Big Bang Theory, NCIS, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Conan.
Kunal Nayyar
1981-04-30 · London, England
Kunal Nayyar (/kʊˈnɑːl ˈnaɪ.ər/, kuu-NAHL NY-ər; born 30 April 1981) is a British actor who gained recognition for playing Raj Koothrappali on the CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019). He also voiced Vijay Patel on the Nickelodeon animated sitcom Sanjay and Craig (2013–2016). Nayyar was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the 2021 British Academy Television Awards for his role as Sandeep Singh in Netflix anthology series Criminal: UK (2020).
Forbes listed Nayyar 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. As of 2024, his net worth is estimated to be $45 million. The asteroid 8627 Kunalnayyar is named after him.