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Who Is Simon Helberg From Poker Face? Wife Kids And Family

Simon Helberg is one of the highest-paid actors and is now starring in the upcoming tv series Poker Face which is estimated to debut on January 26, 2023. 

The 40-year-old American actor and comedian Simon Maxwell Helberg was born in Los Angeles on December 9, 1980.

Helberg was recently added to the cast of “Poker Face,” a new show from the duo of Natasha Lyonne and Rian Johnson.

The procedural series follows a character played by Lyonne as she works to solve different murders in each episode.

Simon Helberg, known for his role in the much-loved CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory and further performances in films such as Old School, Good Night, and Good Luck, Walk Hard, and A Serious Man is now joining the cast of Rian Johnson and Natasha Lyonne’s upcoming show Poker Face.

In addition to his on-screen acting, Helberg has also lent his voice to a number of films and TV shows.

His voice acting credits include films such as The Lego Ninjago Movie, Open Season, and Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story. He also voiced Dr. Nefario in Despicable Me and Mr. Peabody in Mr. Peabody & Sherman.

Simon Helberg Wife: Who is Jocelyn Towne?

Helberg married Jocelyn Towne On July 7, 2007, who is an actress, director, and producer. 

Jocelyn Towne was born in  Santa Monica, California, to Roger Towne her father, and a French mother.

The actress of Havoc Jocelyn’s father is a screenwriter. He is mainly popular for writing  The Natural (1984), The Recruit (2003), and In the Company of Spies (1999). 

Jocelyn Towne also has a brother and his name is Nick Towne.

Simon Helberg with his wife Jocelyn Helberg
Simon Helberg with his wife Jocelyn Helberg. (Source: Deadline)

Additionally, she is also the niece of a famous screenwriter Robert Towne, who is well-known for writing films for Roger Corman including The Tomb of Ligeia (1964), and collaborating with  Tom Cruise on the films Days of Thunder (1990), The Firm (1993) and the first two installments of Mission: Impossible franchise (1996, 2000).

Jocelyn has appeared in movies and television shows like  Havoc in 2005, Gilmore Girls in 2007, and The Selling in 2011.

Later she debuted her directorial debut with I’m I in 2013 followed by We’ll never have Paris.

The Couple Shares 2 Child Together: Kids And Family

Simon Helberg and Jocelyn Towne have two children, a daughter Adeline and a son Wilder Towne Helberg together.

Adeline is an older child born in 2012 whereas Wilder is smaller among the two, born in 2014.

The comedian Simon was born into a Jewish family to Sandy Helberg and Harriet Helberg and his older brother Mason Helberg.

Simon Helby and his wife Jocelyn Towne arriving on the red carpet.
Simon Helby and his wife Jocelyn Towne arrive on the red carpet. (Source: Classic FM)

The father of Simon Sandy Helberg initially was a barber but alongside he also performed as a stand-up comedian. After moving to Los Angeles he started performing in comedy movies mainly High Anxiety, History of the World, Part I, and Spaceballs.

Later on, he starred in the comedy film The Hollywood Knights and Up the Creek.

Moving to Harriet B. Helberg, Simon’s mother is a film producer. She has produced many commercials and written many episodes for such television series as The Golden GirlsPerfect StrangersDear John, and Harry and the Hendersons

No wonder Simon is one of the best actors and comedians as both of his parents worked in the entertainment industry.

The grandparents of Simon are Sam Helberg and Tonia Helberg. 

The Actor of The Big Bang Theory Holds A Massive Sum: Networth And Lifestyle

After playing many leading roles in a variety of comedy films and movies, Simon’s net worth is estimated to be around $55 millions. 

Simon is also regarded as one of the highest-paid actors. He earned $800,000+ per episode he played in The Big Bang Theory after 2014.

Simon Helberg and his friends in The Big Bang Theory.
Simon Helberg and his friends in The Big Bang Theory. (Source: Instagram)

In the later seasons of The Big Bang Theory, one of the lead actors Simon earnings per episode increased to $1 million. It was also estimated that Helberg earned $23 million between 2015 and 2016. 

It is also said that the Helbergs own a mansion, which dates back to 1906, features 7 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms on 1.27 acres of property roughly worth $8.4 million for an 8,000 square foot mansion in Pasadena, California.

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