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“I did not want to be the accompanist to an operatic star. But I was at a very high level for a 16-year-old, and I maintained that. So really good, but more impressive than classically trained. So I had to take a crash course in classical technique because I really wanted to get away with playing this character [in Florence Foster Jenkins] without people saying, "That's not really accurate."”

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Simon Helberg (born December 9, 1980) is an American actor, comedian, and musician. He is best known for his role as Howard Wolowitz on the CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory, for which he received multiple award nominations. Born in Los Angeles, Helberg has performed in theater and film, including roles in Friends, Knocked Up, and Florence. He is recognized for his comedic timing and musical talent, particularly his piano skills. more

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