Running for 12 seasons and airing 279 episodes from 2007-2019, it would be an understatement to say The Big Bang Theory was a hit. Not only was it the #1 show in America for a few years, but it also scored 55 Emmy nominations throughout its run and has remained incredibly popular through streaming and reruns since its conclusion.
With such a huge fanbase, many viewers are probably wondering where the actors who played their favorite characters are now. Check out our guide below to see what your favorite Big Bang stars have been up to since the show ended and find out where to watch all their movies and shows streaming online.
Kaley Cuoco (Penny)
Kaley Cuoco played Penny, the hot neighbor all the guys initially had a crush on. But throughout the series, Penny really developed into her own, eventually falling in love with Leonard and landing herself a high-paying career.
Since Big Bang concluded, Cuoco earned herself two Emmy nominations for her comedy caper series The Flight Attendant, starred opposite Pete Davidson in Meet Cute, and now stars in the Peacock series Based on a True Story, about a group who capitalize on America’s obsession with true crime by engaging in some…let’s just say very illegal activities.
Jim Parsons (Sheldon)
Jim Parsons played fan-favorite Sheldon Cooper, the lovable yet kinda-neurotically-annoying roommate and friend of Leonard who, despite all odds, falls in love with Amy. As all Big Bang fans know, after the show concluded, Parsons remained in the franchise and served as the narrator for the spin-off Young Sheldon.
But he’s also starred in a few films in recent years too, including the film adaptation of The Boys in the Band and the rom-com Spoiler Alert.
Simon Helberg (Howard)
Simon Helberg was one of Big Bang’s funniest characters, thanks to his hilariously unhealthy relationship with his mother and the fact that he was a wannabe-womanizer who was actually repulsive to every woman he encountered.
In real life, Helberg is now a father to two children, so he’s been spending most of his time enjoying fatherhood. But he has had a few guest roles on series since Big Bang, most notably appearing in Poker Face and voicing a few different characters in seasons 20 and 21 of American Dad!
Kunal Nayyar (Rajesh)
Kunal Nayyar may have played the shy and awkward Raj in Big Bang, but in real life, he’s had a very robust and diverse acting career spanning everything from animated films to thrillers and more. Nayyar has been part of the Trolls franchise since 2016, voicing the character Guy Diamond, and he’s continued starring in the series with 2023’s Trolls Band Together being its most recent entry.
He also starred in the Netflix sci-fi dramedy Spaceman and led the Apple TV+ series Suspicion, about a group of strangers who are accused of kidnapping a wealthy media mogul’s son.
Johnny Galecki (Leonard)
Johnny Galecki has stepped away from acting since the finale of The Big Bang Theory. To date, the show is his most recent project, and there are no known upcoming roles for the actor. However, Galecki has had a long career in Hollywood, so fans who want to see more of him can watch some of his iconic roles in Roseanne and Christmas Vacation.
Mayim Bialik (Amy)
Mayim Bialik was already a huge star before joining Big Bang thanks to her role on Blossom. Many fans might not know this, but she was also a real scientist before joining Big Bang too, holding her PhD in neuroscience from UCLA. Since the conclusion of the series, she’s continued to be a prominent figure in Hollywood.
She helped out during the two years when Jeopardy! had no host and, for a brief time, was co-hosting the show. She also starred in her hit sitcom Call Me Kat, and in 2022 she went behind the camera to write, produce, and direct her indie film As They Made Us, about a struggling family who are forced to deal with the declining health of their parents.
Melissa Rauch (Bernadette)
Melissa Rauch played Bernadette, the high-achieving microbiologist who ends up falling in love with Howard. Since the conclusion of Big Bang, she now stars in the reboot of Night Court. In the series, Rauch plays a judge who works the night shift at the Manhattan Criminal Court. But don’t let the premise fool you, it’s a sitcom that’s loaded with lots of laughs. The show has also had some excellent guest stars like Maria Bamford, Jackie Hoffman, and even an appearance from former co-star Mayim Bialik.
Where To Watch The Big Bang Theory Cast Now
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