Josh Brener Biography: Age, Wife, Silicon Valley, Career, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Wiki, Movies

Joshua Max Brener also known as Josh Brener is an American actor, voice actor, and comedian. He is widely recognized for his comedic roles, particularly as Nelson “Big Head” Bighetti in the HBO series Silicon Valley and other notable TV and film appearances.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Joshua Max Brener
• Stage Name: Josh Brener
• Born: October 1, 1984
• Age: 41 years old
• Birthplace: Houston, Texas, United States
• Nationality: American
• Ethnicity: Jewish-American
• Occupation: Actor, Voice Actor, Comedian
• Height: 165 cm (5’5″)
• Religion: Judaism
• Parents: Daniel Brener and Sharon Blend Brener
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Meghan Falcone
• Children: None
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $4 million USD

Early Life and Education

Josh Brener was born on October 1, 1984, in Houston, Texas, United States to Daniel Brener and Sharon Blend Brener. He was raised in a Jewish household. His religion is Judaism.

He attended Bellaire High School. He graduated from Harvard University in 2007 where he served as president of the Hasty Pudding Theatricals, gaining valuable theater experience. He showed interest in performing arts from a young age.

Career

Josh Brener began his acting career with early appearances and built momentum with roles in films like The Internship (2013) opposite Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson. He gained major recognition playing Kyle on the IFC series Maron and especially as the lovable, unambitious programmer Nelson “Big Head” Bighetti on HBO’s Silicon Valley (2014–2019).

He has voiced characters in DuckTales and appeared in Mythic Quest, The Last of Us, and films such as The Front Runner, Baked in Brooklyn, and Carry-On.

Brener is known for his comedic timing, relatable everyman persona, and versatility in both live-action and voice roles. He continues to work in television, film, and voice acting while maintaining a steady presence in the entertainment industry.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @joshbrener

Personal Life

Josh Brener is happily married to actress and comedian Meghan Falcone since 2018. No other past relationships are publicly detailed. The couple maintains a relatively private life focused on their careers and shared creative interests. He has no children. His age is 41 years old. Height: 165 cm (5’5″).

Net Worth

Josh Brener’s net worth is estimated at $4 million USD. He earns income primarily through acting roles in television series, films, and voice-over work. Additional revenue comes from residuals, endorsements, and production contributions across his projects in Hollywood.

Filmography

• Silicon Valley (2014–2019)
• The Internship (2013)
• Maron (2013–2016)
• The Front Runner (2018)
• Baked in Brooklyn (2016)
• Mythic Quest (2020–)
• The Last of Us (2023)
• Carry-On (2024)