Kunal Nayyar Net Worth
Kunal Nayyar Net Worth and Salary: Kunal Nayyar is a British-born Indian actor who has a net worth of $45 million. He is best-known for playing Rajesh Koothrappali on CBS sitcom “The Big Bang Theory” (2007–2019). At his peak he earned $800,000 per episode, roughly $18 million per season, which made him one of the highest-paid actors in the world at his peak. For several of the last seasons of the show he earned $20 million or more. Nayyar is also a writer, publishing the book “Yes, My Accent is Real: and Some Other Things I Haven’t Told You” in 2015. He also co-wrote the play “Cotton Candy,” which earned critical acclaim when it premiered in New Delhi, India.
Kunal Nayyar Early Life
Early Life: Kunal Nayyar was born on April 30, 1981, in Hounslow, London, England. His parents were Indian immigrants, and the family moved to New Delhi when Kunal was 4 years old. He studied at St. Columba’s School, where he was a member of the badminton team. Nayyar moved to America in 1999 to attend the University of Portland. While working on his business degree, Kunal took acting classes, appeared in school plays, and performed in a musical duo called The Prince and the Pauper, and after he won an award at the American College Theater Festival, he decided to devote his life to acting. After Kunal earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in finance in 2003, he enrolled at Philadelphia’s Temple University and graduated with a Master of Fine Arts in acting.
Net Worth Stats and More
How much is Kunal Nayyar worth? Below is all Kunal Nayyar's wealth stats, including net worth, salary, and more!
| Net Worth | $45 Million |
|---|---|
| Salary | $800 Thousand Per Episode |
| Date of Birth | April 30, 1981 (age 42 years) | Gender | Male |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Profession | Actor, Voice Actor, Writer |
| Nationality | India |
Favorite Quotes from Kunal Nayyar
Why does Kunal Nayyar have a net worth of $45 Million? Perhaps these quotes can explain why:
The really good stand up comedians can be angry but relatable, and they have interestingly humanizing personalities. Their observational skills are far greater than mine, so I'll just stick to reading lines off a page.
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I know stuff about 'Lord of the Rings' and 'Star Wars,' but 'Star Trek,' I don't know.
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I would definitely line up for 'The Lord of the Rings.' I'm a huge 'Lord of the Rings' geek.
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I'm a pro! No, what I mean is I have performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company in England. I have been all over the place. I have studied theatre for seven years.
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We live in a bubble sometimes, and you can get out of touch with your fans. You go to the studio, you come home. But coming to Comic-Con is a real opportunity to connect with the people that made your show happen and are responsible for its continued success. It's really humbling.
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