Kunal Nayyar is an Indian actor. He moved from India to the US in 1999. He first moved to Portland, Oregon, to study business. He started acting in plays as a way of making new friends. He took acting classes, but he went on to graduate from the University of Portland with a degree in business, as something to fall back on. He then went on to get a master's degree in fine arts from Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He did some work for the prestigious Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford, UK. He then landed his breakthrough role in _"The Big Bang Theory" in 2007, just a year after graduating.
Has a B.S. in Business from the University of Portland in Portland, Oregon, USA.
Has a Masters in Fine Arts from Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Although he was born in England, he grew up in New Delhi, India. His family moved there when he was four years old.
Is exactly 6 years to the day younger than his "The Big Bang Theory" co-star Johnny Galecki.
I love going to the G4 sci-fi-type parties.
No one ever sees the sleepless nights, the years of studying and 14-hour,days earning your dues. I spent three years isolated in an academic,environment to be the best actor I could.
When you move from a different country, it takes a while to make,friends. I found myself being lonely a lot at first. In New Delhi, I,had all my family. But Portland is one of those cities you can immerse,yourself in and feel comfortable. People are so friendly.
People at the University of Portland were accepting and loving and,open-minded. When you have a safety net, it allows you to take risks.
I was pretty awkward when I was young, but I was never afraid of putting,myself out there. I would say stupid things but then they would laugh,at me and possibly find it endearing.
I went to the University/Resident Theatre Association auditions. Deans,come and watch you in this theater. You have three minutes, and you,have to do two contrasting monologues - at that time, this is 2003 -,one classical and one contemporary.
