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