Kevin Sussman facts for kids
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Kevin Sussman
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Sussman in 2017
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| Born | December 4, 1970 New York City, U.S.
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| Alma mater | American Academy of Dramatic Arts |
| Occupation | Actor, comedian |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Alessandra Young
(m. 2006; div. 2017)Addie Hall
(m. 2023) |
Kevin Sussman (born December 4, 1970) is an American actor and comedian. He is well-known for playing Walter on the TV show Ugly Betty. He also played Stuart Bloom on the popular CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory. He became a regular cast member on The Big Bang Theory from its sixth season.
Early Life and Education
Kevin Sussman grew up in Staten Island, New York. He has three brothers. He went to Staten Island Technical High School. Later, he graduated from New Dorp High School.
He studied at the College of Staten Island for one year. After that, he went to the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Manhattan. He also learned acting from a famous teacher named Uta Hagen for four years.
Acting Career
Kevin Sussman started his career acting in commercials. He often played characters who were smart or a bit nerdy. This was during the time when many internet companies were starting. He even worked as a computer consultant back then.
In 1999, he appeared in his first movie, Liberty Heights. He then moved to Los Angeles for his role in Ugly Betty. From 2009 to 2019, he played Stuart Bloom on The Big Bang Theory. Stuart was the owner of the comic book store that the main characters often visited.
Kevin also worked with his The Big Bang Theory co-star John Ross Bowie. Together, they created two TV comedy shows. These were The Ever After Part for FOX and The Second Coming of Rob for CBS.
Personal Life
Kevin Sussman was married to Alessandra Young from 2006 to 2017. In April 2023, he married Addie Hall.
Film Roles
Kevin Sussman has appeared in many movies. Here are some of them:
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1999 | Liberty Heights | Alan Joseph Zuckerman |
| 2000 | Almost Famous | Lenny |
| 2001 | Wet Hot American Summer | Steve |
| 2001 | A.I. Artificial Intelligence | Supernerd |
| 2005 | Hitch | Neil |
| 2008 | Burn After Reading | Tuchman Marsh Man |
| 2010 | Killers | Mac Bailey |
Television Roles
Kevin Sussman has also been in many TV shows. Here are some of his notable roles:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1996 | Law & Order | Joe | 1 episode |
| 2000 | The Sopranos | Kevin | Episode: "Guy Walks into a Psychiatrist's Office..." |
| 2006–2007 | Ugly Betty | Walter | Main role (season 1) |
| 2009–2019 | The Big Bang Theory | Stuart Bloom | Recurring and regular role; 85 episodes |
| 2010 | The Mentalist | Phil Redmond | 1 episode |
| 2015 | Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp | Steve | 3 episodes |
| 2022 | Better Call Saul | Mr. Lingk | 2 episodes |
| 2023 | Lessons in Chemistry | Walter Pine | Recurring |
See also
In Spanish: Kevin Sussman para niños
