Guest Star - Josh Brener
Josh Brener is an American actor and voice actor best known for playing Nelson “Big Head” Bighetti on HBO’s Silicon Valley.
Brener graduated from Harvard University, where he was president of the Hasty Pudding Theatricals. His early television credits include Glory Daze, House of Lies and Maron, where he had a recurring role as Kyle.
Brener appeared in two episodes of The Big Bang Theory during its fifth and sixth seasons, playing Dale, Stuart’s friend and co-worker at the comic book store.
From 2014 to 2019, Brener starred as Nelson “Big Head” Bighetti on the HBO comedy Silicon Valley, which ran for six seasons. His other television credits include guest appearances on The Middle, Modern Family, The Last of Us and 3 Body Problem.
He has also provided voices for animated series including DuckTales, Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Star Wars Resistance. Brener’s film credits include The Internship, Saturday Night, Carry-On and Cold Wallet.
Josh Brener has guest starred in 5 episodes of Stuart Fails to Save the Universe.
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101. Spoiler: Gary Dies as Trevor
Released July 23, 2026Trevor is killed by fellow comic book store regular Kyle after an argument about Hawkeye.
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102. Spoiler: Zack's in This One as Trevor
Released July 30, 2026Comic book store regulars Kyle and Trevor are not at each other's throats for once in the AI dystopia. However, their squabbling continues in the magical realm.
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104. Spoiler: Stuart Makes a Wallet as Trevor
Released August 13, 2026Kyle and Trevor turn to Stuart, who doesn't run the comic book store in this universe, for help settling a debate about the Norse gods.
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106. Spoiler: Corn is Delicious as Trevor
Released August 27, 2026Comic book store regulars Kyle and Trevor witness Stuart and Denise use the vari-state quantum device to travel to another reality.
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108. Spoiler: We're as Confused as You Are as Trevor
Released September 10, 2026In a new universe, comic book store regulars Kyle and Trevor work with a mysterious force to stop Stuart and his friends from continuing their mission to save the multiverse.
Other Shows
Josh Brener guest starred in 2 episodes of The Big Bang Theory.
510. The Flaming Spittoon Acquisition as Dale
Aired November 17, 2011
Sheldon and Leonard find Dale in charge of the comic book store when Stuart goes out on a date with Amy.
616. The Tangible Affection Proof as Dale
Aired February 14, 2013
Leonard and Penny go on a double date with Howard and Bernadette on Valentine's Day, while Sheldon and Amy search for the perfect presents for each other. Meanwhile, Raj and Stuart throw a party for single people at the comic book store.