Stuart Bloom is the owner of the comic book store, portrayed by Kevin Sussman in The Big Bang Theory. In the series, Stuart’s character is said to have low self-esteem, so he makes unsuccessful attempts to attract women and win over the show's main characters.
His persona first appeared as a recurring character in Seasons 2 through 5. In Season 6 and Seasons 8 through 12, Kevin made an appearance in 85 out of the 279 episodes, becoming a series regular.
The transition of his character from recurring to regular was well received by the audience. On Deadline, a supporter wrote, "Sussman is fantastic and deserves this." One more supporter said, "I am delighted with this news." Sussman reportedly earned $50,000 per episode, despite the fact that his pay did not increase from his first to his last episode.
Who is Kevin Sussman?
Kevin Sussman is an American actor and comedian best known for his recurring roles as Stuart Bloom on The Big Bang Theory and as "Walter" on the now-canceled comedy-drama Ugly Betty. He was born on December 4, 1970.
Beginning with the sixth season of the CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory, Sussman has been elevated to series regular. At the conclusion of the sixth season, he was demoted back to recurring guest, but beginning with the eighth season, he was once again promoted to series regular.
Before earning his degree from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City, Kevin Sussman spent a year at the College of Staten Island. Later, he studied acting for four years with renowned professor Uta Hagen.
He was raised Jewish by his parents and spent his young years in Staten Island. Sussman was the youngest of the three brothers. While working as a computer consultant, Sussman made appearances in advertisements, frequently playing "nerds" or "geeks" for companies like FedEx.
How was Kevin Sussman’s acting career?
In 1996, Kevin Sussman received his first acting role on television when he was cast as Joe in an episode of the enduring series Law & Order. Later, he would appear in supporting roles on television and in films like Wet Hot American Summer, Almost Famous, and The Sopranos. He appeared in the 2001 Steven Spielberg movie A.I. (Artificial Intelligence) as the "Supernerd."
In the movie, Haley Joel Osment played the humanoid Robert from the twenty-second century, who is able to feel love. "Artificial Intelligence" won the top spot at the box office during its first weekend. Sussman later appeared in the 2002 romantic comedy Sweet Home Alabama as Barry Lowenstein. Josh Lucas, Patrick Dempsey, and Reese Witherspoon all acted in the film. Both critics and viewers had mixed reactions to the movie.
Sussman later appeared in the 2005 comedy Hitch, which was about a "date doctor" who helps men learn how to seduce women. In the 2005 romantic comedy, Sussman portrayed Neil alongside Will Smith, Eva Mendes, and Kevin James. Sussman received a major role in Season 1 of the ABC drama Ugly Betty after Hitch. At the start of the series, he portrayed Walter, Betty's boyfriend. Walter accepts a job in Maryland after dating, breaking up, reconciling, and then breaking up once more. The remainder of the show's run is without Sussman's portrayal of Walter.
Is Kevin Sussman married?
In 2019, American actress Whitney Rice—best known for her work on the TV show "The Last Tycoon"—married Kevin Sussman. She also has a sizable fan base thanks to the comedic videos on her YouTube channel. Sussman allegedly met her on New Year's Eve of that year.
Sussman previously wed actress Alexandra Young in 2006; she is best known for her roles in "The Criminal Minds" and "Heading Down South." However, the couple legally separated in 2017, they had no children, and no other information about the couple is publicly accessible.
FAQs
Q. What is the networth of Kevin Sussman?
A. Kevin Sussman has a networth of $4 million as of 2022. He is an actor and comedian and earned his net worth through his versatile acting career, from 1996 to present.
Q. Why was Sussman missing in the 8th season of The Big Bang Theory?
A. Sussman's leg was broken in a bicycle accident in November 2014, and as a result, he was removed from a few episodes of The Big Bang Theory's eighth season.
Q. Who is Stuart Bloom?
A. A comic book store owner in CBS's The Big Bang Theory, with being regular to recurring and then regular character throughout the twelve seasons of the series.
Q. What is Kevin doing in 2022?
A. Sussman portrayed Mr. Lingk, a wealthy man with cancer, in the well-liked television programme Better Call Saul in 2022.
