The Big Bang Theory's geekiest guest stars
The Big Bang Theory's geekiest guest stars
Kat Angus, Dose.ca
Since debuting in 2007, The Big Bang Theory has helped give a voice to all those nerds out there while also attracting mainstream audiences. As such, some of most high-profile geek heroes have clamoured to take part; from sci-fi's hottest women to technology's biggest innovators, The Big Bang Theory doesn't discriminate when it comes to geek heroes. We're looking back at The Big Bang Theory's geekiest guest stars.
10) Eliza Dushku:
After starring on both Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel and Dollhouse, Dushku has proven her sci-fi/fantasy mettle - so it was only a matter of time before The Big Bang Theory came knocking. Unfortunately, Dushku's role was somewhat subdued, as she played an FBI agent investigating Wolowitz for special security clearance. The actress mostly served as a sounding board for the show's main stars, as Leonard unsuccessfully tried to ask her out and Sheldon accosted her in her office. Too bad; Dushku can really kick some butt when the role calls for it.
9) Summer Glau:
Glau, best known from beloved sci-fi series Firefly and The Sarah Connor Chronicles, showed up on The Big Bang Theory in a Season 2 episode, sharing a train car with the show's geeky foursome - and Wolowitz sees it as an opportunity to score with one of the hottest girls in the geek universe. But after carefully cultivating his opening line - "It's hot in here; it must be Summer" - Raj steals it and soon begins chatting up Glau himself. Wolowitz eventually gets his chance, but being Wolowitz, he blows it almost immediately.
8) Danica McKellar:
After The Wonder Years, McKellar went on to study mathematics at UCLA, publishing respected scientific papers and even authoring two books to encourage young girls to pursue their love of numbers. McKellar has recently returned to acting, and in early 2009, she appeared on The Big Bang Theory as Abby, an attractive women Raj picks up at a party. Although they get along quite well, the real trick is getting Sheldon to distract Abby's friend long enough so the romantic sparks can fly.
7) Katee Sackhoff:
Battlestar Galactica's tough girl nabbed a recurring role on The Big Bang Theory as herself - or, at least, Wolowitz's fantasy of her. Although Wolowitz often imagines Katee in order to satisfy some of his, well, urges, she almost always ends up giving him dating advice, whether it's giving him the courage to ask out a girl he likes or telling him when to make his big move.
6) George Takei:
Wolowitz's fantasies about Katee Sackhoff took a turn for the weird (well, weirder) when he was unable to dismiss his feelings for his ex-girlfriend, Bernadette. When he imagines both Katee and Sackhoff sharing his bed, Wolowitz starts feeling confused - and, naturally, that's the cue for George Takei to show up and say, "Oh my, can I help?" Soon, Wolowitz's imagination has run off course, as Katee and George begin a discussion about how to avoid being typecast as science-fiction icons.
5) George Smoot:
Smoot, an astrophysicist, cosmologist and Nobel Laureate, was a fan of The Big Bang Theory from the beginning, and he reached out to the show's producers to see if he could have a part. Sure enough, they wrote him into an episode in Season 2, politely listening to Sheldon's proposal that they combine their research and share the Nobel Prize glory together. Smoot replied as only a respected scientist could: "Dr. Cooper, with all due respect, are you on crack?"
4) Steve Wozniak:
The Apple co-founder played himself on a fourth-season episode of "The Big Bang Theory." While Sheldon, Leonard, Howard and Raj were star-struck that "The Woz" would deign to eat at The Cheesecake Factory, Penny dismissed their awe with a simple, "I know who he is; I watch Dancing with the Stars."
3) Mayim Bialik:
While most people know her from Blossom, Mayim Bialik has built up quite the academic reputation as well: she earned a bachelor's degree in neuroscience, Hebrew and Jewish studies and went on to a PhD. program in neuroscience. Although she's now returned to acting, Bialik's school smarts made her the perfect choice to play Amy Farrah Fowler, the female counterpart to Sheldon. Amy and Sheldon have built up quite the friendship over the current fourth season, but fans shouldn't get their hopes up about any romance: as Sheldon mentions several times, Amy is his "friend that's a girl, but not a girlfriend."
2) Stan Lee:
The former Marvel bigwig - responsible for the creation of such iconic characters as Spider-Man, the Hulk, the Fantastic Four and more - did a quick cameo as himself on the third season of The Big Bang Theory. When Sheldon appears in traffic court, he's forced to miss Lee's book signing at the comic book shop; instead, Sheldon tracks down his hero's address and shows up on the doorstep. Lee is understandably unimpressed, but Sheldon's lack of social skills prevents him from detecting the comic book legend's ire. By the end of the night, Sheldon has a new prized possession: a restraining order against him, signed by none other than Stan Lee.
1) Wil Wheaton:
Despite the almost universal hatred of his Star Trek character, Wesley Crusher, Wil Wheaton has cemented his place as one of the smartest, wittiest and kindest people in Geekdom. That's why Wheaton's recurring role on Big Bang is so genius; he plays an absolutely evil version of himself that's set on destroying Sheldon Cooper at all costs. He has no qualms about lying about a dead grandmother or breaking up a happy couple, as long as it means Wil comes out ahead. The weird part? Evil Wil Wheaton is still more likable than Wesley Crusher.
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Kat Angus, Dose.ca
Since debuting in 2007, The Big Bang Theory has helped give a voice to all those nerds out there while also attracting mainstream audiences. As such, some of most high-profile geek heroes have clamoured to take part; from sci-fi's hottest women to technology's biggest innovators, The Big Bang Theory doesn't discriminate when it comes to geek heroes. We're looking back at The Big Bang Theory's geekiest guest stars.
10) Eliza Dushku:
After starring on both Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel and Dollhouse, Dushku has proven her sci-fi/fantasy mettle - so it was only a matter of time before The Big Bang Theory came knocking. Unfortunately, Dushku's role was somewhat subdued, as she played an FBI agent investigating Wolowitz for special security clearance. The actress mostly served as a sounding board for the show's main stars, as Leonard unsuccessfully tried to ask her out and Sheldon accosted her in her office. Too bad; Dushku can really kick some butt when the role calls for it.
9) Summer Glau:
Glau, best known from beloved sci-fi series Firefly and The Sarah Connor Chronicles, showed up on The Big Bang Theory in a Season 2 episode, sharing a train car with the show's geeky foursome - and Wolowitz sees it as an opportunity to score with one of the hottest girls in the geek universe. But after carefully cultivating his opening line - "It's hot in here; it must be Summer" - Raj steals it and soon begins chatting up Glau himself. Wolowitz eventually gets his chance, but being Wolowitz, he blows it almost immediately.
8) Danica McKellar:
After The Wonder Years, McKellar went on to study mathematics at UCLA, publishing respected scientific papers and even authoring two books to encourage young girls to pursue their love of numbers. McKellar has recently returned to acting, and in early 2009, she appeared on The Big Bang Theory as Abby, an attractive women Raj picks up at a party. Although they get along quite well, the real trick is getting Sheldon to distract Abby's friend long enough so the romantic sparks can fly.
7) Katee Sackhoff:
Battlestar Galactica's tough girl nabbed a recurring role on The Big Bang Theory as herself - or, at least, Wolowitz's fantasy of her. Although Wolowitz often imagines Katee in order to satisfy some of his, well, urges, she almost always ends up giving him dating advice, whether it's giving him the courage to ask out a girl he likes or telling him when to make his big move.
6) George Takei:
Wolowitz's fantasies about Katee Sackhoff took a turn for the weird (well, weirder) when he was unable to dismiss his feelings for his ex-girlfriend, Bernadette. When he imagines both Katee and Sackhoff sharing his bed, Wolowitz starts feeling confused - and, naturally, that's the cue for George Takei to show up and say, "Oh my, can I help?" Soon, Wolowitz's imagination has run off course, as Katee and George begin a discussion about how to avoid being typecast as science-fiction icons.
5) George Smoot:
Smoot, an astrophysicist, cosmologist and Nobel Laureate, was a fan of The Big Bang Theory from the beginning, and he reached out to the show's producers to see if he could have a part. Sure enough, they wrote him into an episode in Season 2, politely listening to Sheldon's proposal that they combine their research and share the Nobel Prize glory together. Smoot replied as only a respected scientist could: "Dr. Cooper, with all due respect, are you on crack?"
4) Steve Wozniak:
The Apple co-founder played himself on a fourth-season episode of "The Big Bang Theory." While Sheldon, Leonard, Howard and Raj were star-struck that "The Woz" would deign to eat at The Cheesecake Factory, Penny dismissed their awe with a simple, "I know who he is; I watch Dancing with the Stars."
3) Mayim Bialik:
While most people know her from Blossom, Mayim Bialik has built up quite the academic reputation as well: she earned a bachelor's degree in neuroscience, Hebrew and Jewish studies and went on to a PhD. program in neuroscience. Although she's now returned to acting, Bialik's school smarts made her the perfect choice to play Amy Farrah Fowler, the female counterpart to Sheldon. Amy and Sheldon have built up quite the friendship over the current fourth season, but fans shouldn't get their hopes up about any romance: as Sheldon mentions several times, Amy is his "friend that's a girl, but not a girlfriend."
2) Stan Lee:
The former Marvel bigwig - responsible for the creation of such iconic characters as Spider-Man, the Hulk, the Fantastic Four and more - did a quick cameo as himself on the third season of The Big Bang Theory. When Sheldon appears in traffic court, he's forced to miss Lee's book signing at the comic book shop; instead, Sheldon tracks down his hero's address and shows up on the doorstep. Lee is understandably unimpressed, but Sheldon's lack of social skills prevents him from detecting the comic book legend's ire. By the end of the night, Sheldon has a new prized possession: a restraining order against him, signed by none other than Stan Lee.
1) Wil Wheaton:
Despite the almost universal hatred of his Star Trek character, Wesley Crusher, Wil Wheaton has cemented his place as one of the smartest, wittiest and kindest people in Geekdom. That's why Wheaton's recurring role on Big Bang is so genius; he plays an absolutely evil version of himself that's set on destroying Sheldon Cooper at all costs. He has no qualms about lying about a dead grandmother or breaking up a happy couple, as long as it means Wil comes out ahead. The weird part? Evil Wil Wheaton is still more likable than Wesley Crusher.
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