- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- November 27, 1955
- Place of Birth
- Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Bill Nye
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…
Filmography
moviePAW Patrol: The Dino Movie
2026 · (voice)
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)
tvI Love You, You Hate Me
2022 · Self
tvThe End Is Nye
2022 · Self, Executive Producer, Creator
tvSnacked
2021 · Self
movieBliss
2021 · Chris
movieMank
2020 · Upton Sinclair
movieHappy Halloween, Scooby-Doo!
2020 · Bill Nye (voice)
tvNikki Fre$h
2020 · Self
tvRetro Tech
2019 · Self
movieA Brief History of Time Travel
2019 · Self
tvSunnyside
2019 · Bill Nye
tvScooby-Doo and Guess Who?
2019 · Bill Nye (voice)
tvFiring Line with Margaret Hoover
2018 · Self
movieBehind the Curve
2018 · Self
tvThe Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale
2018 · Self - Special Guest
tvA.P. Bio
2018 · Bill Nye
movieNight of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs
2017 · Self
tvBeyond Stranger Things
2017 · Self
movieFood Evolution
2017 · Self
tvBill Nye Saves the World
2017 · Self - Host
movieBill Nye: Science Guy
2017 · Self
movieThe Mars Generation
2017 · Self
movieThe Fog Bowl
2016 · Self
movieStar Trek: Inside the Roddenberry Vault
2016 · Self
movieFight For Space
2016 · Self
tvChelsea
2016 · Self
movieMust See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows
2016 · Self
movieBill Nye's Global Meltdown
2016 · Self
movieGlobal Citizen Festival 2015
2015 · Self
tvBlindspot
2015 · Bill Nye
tvStarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson
2015 · Self
Bill Nye the Science Guy Tackles DeflateGate
movieBill Nye the Science Guy Tackles DeflateGate
2015 · Self
tvPenn Zero: Part-Time Hero
2014 · Bill Nye (voice)
tvLast Week Tonight with John Oliver
2014 · Self
movieAn Honest Liar
2014 · Self
tvLate Night with Seth Meyers
2014 · Self
movieUncensored Science: Bill Nye Debates Ken Ham
2014 · Self
tvWhose Line Is It Anyway?
2013 · Self
tvEpic Rap Battles of History
2010 · Characters
John King, USA
tvJohn King, USA
2010 · Self
tvStuff Happens
2008 · Self
movieSafety Smart Science with Bill Nye the Science Guy: Electricity
2008 · Self
tvThe Big Bang Theory
2007 · Bill Nye
Greatest Inventions with Bill Nye
tvGreatest Inventions with Bill Nye
2007 · Self
tvLiving With Ed
2007 · Self
movieLast Stop Kew Gardens
2006 · Self
tvDancing with the Stars
2005 · Self - Contestant, Self - Audience Member
tvThe Eyes of Nye
2005 · Self
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
tvReal Time with Bill Maher
2003 · Self
tvBattleBots
2000 · Self
tvMasterChef USA
2000 · Self - Guest Judge
tvThe Martin Short Show
1999 · Self
tvGet Real
1999 · Mr. Stone
tvWho Wants to Be a Millionaire?
1999 · Self
tvFuturama
1999 · Bill Nye the Science Head (voice)
tvHollywood Squares
1998 · Self - Panelist
moviePrincipal Takes a Holiday
1998 · Science Teacher
movieEllen's Energy Adventure
1996 · Himself
tvSpace Ghost Coast to Coast
1994
movieWalt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade
1993 · Self
tvBill Nye the Science Guy
1993 · Self - Host, Producer, Writer, Creator
movieBack to the Future: Dickens of a Christmas
1991 · Himself
tvBack to the Future
1991 · Science Guy
movieHow to Juggle & Other Matters of Life & Death
1990 · Nebish
tvAlmost Live!
1984 · Self / Various
tvLate Night with David Letterman
1982 · Self
tvMister Rogers' Neighborhood: Mister Rogers Meets New Friends Collection
1979 · Bill Nye the Science Guy
tvSesame Street
1969
movieSafety Smart Science with Bill Nye the Science Guy: Renewable Energy
— · Self
Disney's Safety Hits Volume 1: Bike Safety With Bill Nye The Science Guy & I'm No Fool On Wheels
movieDisney's Safety Hits Volume 1: Bike Safety With Bill Nye The Science Guy & I'm No Fool On Wheels
— · Self