Bill Nye
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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. Nye joined The Planetary Society as a Charter Member in 1980. Nye’s engineering and management experience enabled him to take the lead and play a hands-on role in making programs like LightSail® a success. Nye earned a degree in mechanical engineering at Cornell University and spent over 20 years working as an engineer until he combined his dual love of science and comedy to create Bill Nye the Science Guy. As a student at Cornell University, he was introduced to the wonders of astronomy in a class taught by Professor Carl Sagan. After graduating from Cornell University, Bill worked for the Boeing Corporation, Sundstrand Data Control (now Honeywell), and a few other engineering firms in the Seattle area. The U.S. Department of Justice also recruited Bill for his unique technical expertise and pedagogical skills. From 1992 to 1998, Bill was the writer, producer and talent for the Emmy award-winning Bill Nye the Science Guy TV series co-produced by Buena Vista Television (Disney) and KCTS (Seattle public television). His new series Bill Nye Saves The World debuted on Netflix in April 2017. Bill has authored several books, including New York Times Bestseller “Undeniable,” “Unstoppable” and his latest, “Everything All at Once,” which released in July of 2017. In addition to leading The Planetary Society, he travels the world lecturing on the importance of science, space exploration, and inspiring generations of young people to change the world.
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tvHigh Potential
2024
Bill Nye
tvThe Irrational
2023
Bill Nye
movieTo End All War: Oppenheimer & the Atomic Bomb
2023
Self - Science Educator
movieJurassic World Camp Cretaceous: Hidden Adventure
2022
Brimford (voice)
tvSnacked
2021
Self
movieBliss
2021
Chris
movieMank
2020
Upton Sinclair
movieHappy Halloween, Scooby-Doo!
2020
Bill Nye (voice)
tvRetro Tech
2019
Self
tvSunnyside
2019
Bill Nye
tvScooby-Doo and Guess Who?
2019
Bill Nye (voice)
tvThe Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale
2018
Self - Special Guest
tvA.P. Bio
2018
Bill Nye
tvBill Nye Saves the World
2017
Self - Host
tvChelsea
2016
Self
tvBlindspot
2015
Bill Nye
Bill Nye the Science Guy Tackles DeflateGate
2015
Self
tvPenn Zero: Part-Time Hero
2014
Bill Nye (voice)
tvThe Big Bang Theory
2007
Bill Nye
tvDancing with the Stars
2005
Self - Contestant / Self - Audience Member
tvAmerican Dad!
2005
Bill Nye (voice)
tvNumb3rs
2005
Bill Waldie
tv100 Greatest Discoveries
2004
Self - Host
tvStargate Atlantis
2004
Bill Nye
tvThe Soup
2004
Self
tvBattleBots
2000
Self
tvMasterChef USA
2000
Self - Guest Judge
tvGet Real
1999
Mr. Stone
tvFuturama
1999
Bill Nye the Science Head (voice)
tvHollywood Squares
1998
Self - Panelist
moviePrincipal Takes a Holiday
1998
Science Teacher
tvBill Nye the Science Guy
1993
Self - Host
tvBack to the Future
1991
Science Guy
tvAlmost Live!
1984
Self / Various
tvMister Rogers' Neighborhood: Mister Rogers Meets New Friends Collection
1979
Bill Nye the Science Guy
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tvThe End Is Nye
2022
Creator
Production2
tvThe End Is Nye
2022
Executive Producer
tvBill Nye the Science Guy
1993
Producer
Writing2
tvEpic Rap Battles of History
2010
Characters