Howard Wolowitz

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Howard Wolowitz
The Big Bang Theory / Young Sheldon character
Simon Helberg as Howard Wolowitz
First appearance	"Pilot" (2007) (The Big Bang Theory)
Last appearance	"An Introduction to Engineering and a Glob of Hair Gel" (2021) (Young Sheldon; voice)
Created by	Chuck Lorre Bill Prady
Portrayed by	Simon Helberg Ethan Reed Stern (Young Sheldon)
In-universe information
Full name	Howard Joel Wolowitz
Nicknames	Froot Loops (as an astronaut) Rocket Man (by Raj) Wolowizard (online gaming name) Sir Howard of Wolowitz (online gaming name) Howie (by Bernadette) Clogzilla (by Emily and Emily’s Friends) Bubbula (by Mrs. Wolowitz) Tushy face (by Mrs. Wolowitz) The Great Howdini (in magic show) Fr00tL00ps511 (Fortnite screen name)
Gender	Male
Occupation	Aerospace engineer Astronaut (formerly)
Family	Sam Wolowitz (father, abandoned) Debbie Wolowitz (mother, deceased) Josh Wolowitz (paternal half-brother)
Spouse	Bernadette Rostenkowski
Children	Halley Wolowitz (daughter) Neil Michael Wolowitz (son)
Relatives	Gladys (aunt) Mike Rostenkowski (father-in-law) Mrs. Rostenkowski (mother-in-law) Joey Rostenkowski (brother-in-law) 4 other siblings-in-law
Religion	Judaism
Nationality	American

Howard Joel Wolowitz^[1] is a fictional character on the CBS television series The Big Bang Theory, portrayed by actor Simon Helberg.^[2] Among the four main male characters in the show, Howard is distinctive for being an engineer—rather than a physicist—and lacking a PhD. He is named after and based on a computer programmer known by the show's co-creator; Bill Prady.^[3] Howard is the only starring character who has been to the International Space Station. Along with Sheldon Cooper, Leonard Hofstadter, and Raj Koothrappali, Howard is part of the central cast of the show.