Howard Wolowitz

Howard "Howie" Wolowitz' is a fictional astronaut and mechanical engineer and one of the main characters featured on the CBS comedy series The Big Bang Theory. He was played by actor Simon Helberg and introduced in the pilot episode of the show.

Notes & Trivia



 * Trademark behavior: Lascivious nature; total horn-dog. Often makes sexist comments, but this toned down after he began dating Bernadette Rostenkowski. Is also a mamma's boy with severe daddy issues.


 * Trademark joke: Often impersonates people of Indian descent, usually as a means to mock Koothrappali.


 * Trademark attire. Skinny jeans and over-sized belt buckles.


 * Is allergic to peanuts.


 * Howard Wolowitz is the only member of the main cast who was born and raised in Pasadena, California.