Bill Nye

Personal Info

Birthday

November 27, 1955

(69 years old)

Place of Birth

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Also Known As

William Sanford Nye

Bill Nye

Biography

William Sanford "Bill" Nye, popularly known as Bill Nye the Science Guy, is an American science educator, television presenter, and mechanical engineer. Scientist, comedian, teacher, and author, Bill Nye is best known as the host of the PBS children's science show Bill Nye the Science Guy (1993–1998), and for his many subsequent appearances in popular media as a science educator.

Currently, Nye is The Planetary Society’s CEO. It’s the world’s largest non-profit space interest group with members in 130 countries. Cofounded by Carl Sagan, Bruce Murray and Louis Friedman, the organization’s mission is to empower the world’s citizens to advance space science and exploration.

Known For

American Dad!

Blindspot

The Big Bang Theory

Futurama

Stargate Atlantis

Numb3rs

Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero

The Irrational

Filmography

2026
PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie
as (voice)
2023
To End All War: Oppenheimer & the Atomic Bomb
as Self - Science Educator
2022
Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous: Hidden Adventure
as Brimford (voice)
2021
Bliss
as Chris
2020
Mank
as Upton Sinclair
Happy Halloween, Scooby-Doo!
as Bill Nye (voice)
2019
A Brief History of Time Travel
as Self
2018
Behind the Curve
as Self
2017
Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs
as Self
Food Evolution
as Self
Bill Nye: Science Guy
as Self
The Mars Generation
as Self
2016
The Fog Bowl
as Self
Star Trek: Inside the Roddenberry Vault
as Self
Fight For Space
as Self
Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows
as Self
Bill Nye's Global Meltdown
as Self
2015
Global Citizen Festival 2015
as Self
Bill Nye the Science Guy Tackles DeflateGate
as Self
2014
An Honest Liar
as Self
Uncensored Science: Bill Nye Debates Ken Ham
as Self
2008
Safety Smart Science with Bill Nye the Science Guy: Electricity
as Self
1998
Principal Takes a Holiday
as Science Teacher
1990
How to Juggle & Other Matters of Life & Death
as Nebish