Kevin Sussman

Sussman stars in the series Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, which debuted in July 2026.

• Name — Kevin Sussman • Born — 4 December 1970 • Birthplace — New York City, US • Alma Mater — American Academy of Dramatic Arts • Years Active — 1996–present

Sussman is one of four brothers born to Jewish parents. He grew up in Staten Island, New York City, New York where he attended Staten Island Technical High School and graduated from New Dorp High School. He attended the College of Staten Island for a year but graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Manhattan, New York City. He later studied with acting teacher Uta Hagen for four years.

Sussman's professional acting began in commercials, playing geeks or nerds. At the time, he worked as a computer consultant. In 1999, he made his film debut in Liberty Heights as Alan Joseph Zuckerman. Sussman moved to Los Angeles when he was cast in Ugly Betty. He played the character Stuart Bloom on The Big Bang Theory from 2009 to the series end in May 2019. In 2011 and 2012, he worked with The Big Bang Theory co-star John Ross Bowie to create two television comedies: The Ever After Part (FOX) and The Second Coming of Rob (CBS). On July 9, 2025, it was announced that Sussman would star in a spin-off series Stuart Fails to Save the Universe to be streamed on HBO Max. The show also stars Lauren Lapkus and Brian Posehn.

Sussman was married to Alessandra Young from 2006 until 2017. Sussman married Addie Hall in April 2023.

• Year — Title — Role — Notes • 1996 — Law & Order — Joe — 1 episode • 1998 — Ghost Stories — Joey Howell — 1 episode • 1999 — Third Watch — Tuba Guy — 1 episode • 2000 — The Sopranos — Kevin — Episode: "Guy Walks into a Psychiatrist's Office..." • 2003 — Law & Order: Criminal Intent — Phil Hobart — 1 episode • 2004 — ER — Colin — Episodes: "Just a Touch", "2Abby Normal" • 2006–2007 — Ugly Betty — Walter — Main role (season 1) • 2007–2008 — My Name Is Earl — Dwayne — Episodes: "My Name Is Inmate #28301-016: Part 1", "No Heads and a Duffle Bag" • 2008 — CSI: Crime Scene Investigation — Don — 1 episode • The Middleman — Ivan Avi/The Palindrome • 2009–2019 — The Big Bang Theory — Stuart Bloom — Season 2–5; 7 (recurring) Season 6; 8–12 (series regular); 108 episodes • 2010 — The Mentalist — Phil Redmond — Episode: "Rose-Colored Glasses" • The Good Guys — Skeeter — Episodes: "Bait & Switch", "$3.52" • Childrens Hospital — Daffy Giraffy — 1 episode • 2012 — Weeds — Terry — Episodes: "Allosaurus Crush Castle", "Five Miles From Yetzer Hara", "Threshold" • 2015 — Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp — Steve — 3 episodes • 2022 — The Dropout — Mark Roessler — 6 episodes • Call Me Kat — Zac — 2 episodes • Better Call Saul — Mr. Lingk • 2023 — Lessons in Chemistry — Walter Pine — Recurring • 2025 — FBI — Agent Kevin Saxton — 1 episode • 2026 — Stuart Fails to Save the Universe — Stuart Bloom — Main role

Kevin Sussman is recorded as actor.