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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.
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthday
November 27, 1955
Filmography
PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie
Dr. Theo Rising (voice)
2026Movie
High Potential
Bill Nye
2024TV
To End All War: Oppenheimer & the Atomic Bomb
Self - Science Educator
2023Movie
The Irrational
Bill Nye
2023TV
Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous: Hidden Adventure
Brimford (voice)
2022Movie
The End Is Nye
Self
2022TV
I Love You, You Hate Me
Self
2022TV
The End Is Nye
Executive Producer
2022TV
The End Is Nye
Creator
2022TV
Bliss
Chris
2021Movie
Snacked
Self
2021TV
Happy Halloween, Scooby-Doo!
Bill Nye (voice)
2020Movie
Mank
Upton Sinclair
2020Movie
Nikki Fre$h
Self
2020TV
A Brief History of Time Travel
Self
2019Movie
Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?
Bill Nye (voice)
2019TV
Sunnyside
Bill Nye
2019TV
Retro Tech
Self
2019TV
Behind the Curve
Self
2018Movie
A.P. Bio
Bill Nye
2018TV
The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale
Self - Special Guest
2018TV
Firing Line with Margaret Hoover
Self
2018TV
Food Evolution
Self
2017Movie
Bill Nye: Science Guy
Self
2017Movie
The Mars Generation
Self
2017Movie
Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs
Self
2017Movie
Bill Nye Saves the World
Self - Host
2017TV
Beyond Stranger Things
Self
2017TV
Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows
Self
2016Movie
Fight For Space
Self
2016Movie
Bill Nye's Global Meltdown
Self
2016Movie
The Fog Bowl
Self
2016Movie
Star Trek: Inside the Roddenberry Vault
Self
2016Movie
Chelsea
Self
2016TV
Global Citizen Festival 2015
Self
2015Movie
Bill Nye the Science Guy Tackles DeflateGate
Self
2015Movie
StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson
Self
2015TV
Blindspot
Bill Nye
2015TV
Uncensored Science: Bill Nye Debates Ken Ham
Self
2014Movie
An Honest Liar
Self
2014Movie
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Self
2014TV
Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero
Bill Nye (voice)
2014TV
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self
2014TV
Whose Line Is It Anyway?
Self
2013TV
John King, USA
Self
2010TV
Epic Rap Battles of History
Characters
2010TV
Safety Smart Science with Bill Nye the Science Guy: Electricity
Self
2008Movie
Stuff Happens
Self
2008TV
Living With Ed
Self
2007TV
Greatest Inventions with Bill Nye
Self
2007TV
The Big Bang Theory
Bill Nye
2007TV
Last Stop Kew Gardens
Self
2006Movie
Numb3rs
Bill Waldie
2005TV
The Eyes of Nye
Self
2005TV
Dancing with the Stars
Self - Contestant
2005TV
American Dad!
Bill Nye (voice)
2005TV
Stargate Atlantis
Bill Nye
2004TV
100 Greatest Discoveries
Self - Host
2004TV
The Soup
Self
2004TV
Real Time with Bill Maher
Self
2003TV
BattleBots
Self
2000TV
MasterChef USA
Self - Guest Judge
2000TV
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
Self
1999TV
Get Real
Mr. Stone
1999TV
The Martin Short Show
Self
1999TV
Futurama
Bill Nye the Science Head (voice)
1999TV
Principal Takes a Holiday
Science Teacher
1998Movie
Hollywood Squares
Self - Panelist
1998TV
Ellen's Energy Adventure
Himself
1996Movie
Space Ghost Coast to Coast
1994TV
Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade
Self
1993Movie
Bill Nye the Science Guy
Self - Host
1993TV
Bill Nye the Science Guy
Writer
1993TV
Bill Nye the Science Guy
Producer
1993TV
Bill Nye the Science Guy
Creator
1993TV
Back to the Future: Dickens of a Christmas
Himself
1991Movie
Back to the Future
Science Guy
1991TV
How to Juggle & Other Matters of Life & Death
Nebish
1990Movie
Almost Live!
Self / Various
1984TV
Late Night with David Letterman
Self
1982TV
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood: Mister Rogers Meets New Friends Collection
Bill Nye the Science Guy
1979TV
Sesame Street
1969TV
Safety Smart Science with Bill Nye the Science Guy: Renewable Energy
Self
—Movie
Disney's Safety Hits Volume 1: Bike Safety With Bill Nye The Science Guy & I'm No Fool On Wheels
Self
—Movie