The Truth About Simon Helberg's Famous Parents

May 2024 · 2 minute read

Simon Helberg is obviously a talented actor, which is why he not only made fans laugh on The Big Bang Theory, but also earned a Golden Globe nomination for his role in 2016's Florence Foster Jenkins. His on-camera skills may be something that he inherited from his father, fellow actor Sandy Helberg.

Appearing in films and on TV shows since the '70s, Sandy can be seen in 1984's This Is Spinal Tap, 1987's Spaceballs, and 1995's Mortal Kombat, as well as on M*A*S*H, The Jeffersons, Knight Rider, Night Court, Remington Steele, and Days of Our Lives — just to name a few.

As for Simon's mom, Harriet B. Helberg is a casting director who worked behind the scenes on shows like Barney Miller, Benson, and Night Court. And if you're curious, yes, she worked on the episode of Night Court that Sandy popped up on. Perhaps she used her influence to help him land the minor role?

While the pair don't seem to be super active these days when it comes to work, they can still be seen attending industry events together. Case in point? They made an appearance at the 2014 Holly Shorts Film Festival. Harriet took to Twitter to share a selfie of herself and Sandy posing during the night out, and by the looks of their smiles, they're enjoying every moment of their lives in the show business scene.

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