Simon Helberg

Simon Maxwell Helberg is an American actor, comedian, and musician whose formation included formal training in acting at Tisch School of the Arts (New York University), where he trained with Atlantic Theater Company. Early in his career, he engaged in sketch-comedy work, performing with comedian Derek Waters as the duo Derek & Simon, producing web-series and short films. He moved between mediums — from film and television to comedy sketch and voice — adapting his theatrical and comedic training to screen acting. Over time he combined performance with musical ability, integrating his skills as a musician into roles.