Bill Nye

Born: 1955-11-27

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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Mank

as Upton Sinclair
Released: 2020-11-13

1930s Hollywood is reevaluated through the eyes of scathing social critic and alcoholic...

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Happy Halloween, Scooby-Doo!

as Bill Nye (voice)
Released: 2020-10-06

Scooby-Doo and the gang team up with their pals, Bill Nye The Science Guy and Elvira Mistress of...

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To End All War: Oppenheimer & the Atomic Bomb

as Self - Science Educator
Released: 2023-07-09

Explore how one man's relentless drive and invention of the atomic bomb changed the nature of...

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Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous: Hidden Adventure

as Brimford (voice)
Released: 2022-11-15

After a big storm, food is scarce — and hungry dinos are everywhere. It's up to you to help the...

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Bliss

as Chris
Released: 2021-02-05

A mind-bending love story following Greg who, after recently being divorced and then fired,...

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Behind the Curve

as Self
Released: 2018-04-30

Meet the growing, worldwide community of theorists who defend the belief that the Earth is flat...

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Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs

as Self
Released: 2017-11-18

Jon Stewart returns to television to host a live show presented from The Theater at Madison...

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Fight For Space

as Himself
Released: 2016-11-14

In 1962, spurred by the Cold War, President John F. Kennedy famously made the bold proclamation...

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An Honest Liar

as Self
Released: 2014-04-18

An Honest Liar tells the incredible story of the world-famous magician, escape artist, and...

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Bill Nye: Science Guy

as Self
Released: 2017-04-10

Bill Nye is retiring his kid show act in a bid to become more like his late professor,...

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Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows

as Self
Released: 2016-02-21

The stars of America's greatest comedies - like Cheers, Friends, Taxi and The Big Bang Theory -...

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Food Evolution

as Himself
Released: 2017-06-23

As society tackles the problem of feeding our expanding population safely and sustainably, a...

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Star Trek: Inside the Roddenberry Vault

as Self
Released: 2016-12-05

Fifty years after the original Star Trek first arrived on television, is there anything about...

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The Mars Generation

as Himself
Released: 2017-01-20

Aspiring teenage astronauts reveal that a journey to Mars is closer than you think.

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The Fog Bowl

as uncredited
Released: 2016-12-21

Exploring the Fog Bowl, the 1988 NFC Divisional Round Game between the Philadelphia Eagles and...

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Principal Takes a Holiday

as Science Teacher
Released: 1998-01-04

A rowdy high school senior risks losing a $10,000 gift his parents promise him for graduation if...

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A Brief History of Time Travel

as Self
Released: 2019-11-14

A journey through the evolution of time travel; from it origins, it's evolution and influence in...

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How to Juggle & Other Matters of Life & Death

as Nebish
Released: 1990-04-11

The Flying Karamozov Brothers have been "in the biz" since 1973 performing everywhere from the...

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Uncensored Science: Bill Nye Debates Ken Ham

as Self
Released: 2014-02-04

Bill Nye and Ken Ham debate whether creation is a viable model of origins in today's modern...

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Global Citizen Festival 2015

as Self
Released: 2015-09-26

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Bill Nye's Global Meltdown

as Himself
Released: 2016-02-16

Acclaimed educator and "Science Guy" Bill Nye realizes the reason he is feeling down is because...

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Safety Smart Science with Bill Nye the Science Guy: Electricity

as Himself
Released: 2008-01-01

Bill Nye the Science Guy is charged up and ready to show kids how to be Safety Smart around...

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Bill Nye the Science Guy Tackles DeflateGate

as Himself
Released: 2015-01-29

Bill Nye the Science Guy explains the science behind DeflateGate and whether or not Tom Brady's...

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Late Night with Seth Meyers

as Self
First aired: 2014-02-25

Seth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live’s" longest serving anchor on the show’s wildly popular...

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American Dad!

as Bill Nye (voice)
First aired: 2005-02-06

The series focuses on an eccentric motley crew that is the Smith family and their three...

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Real Time with Bill Maher

as Self
First aired: 2003-02-21

Each week Bill Maher surrounds himself with a panel of guests which include politicians, actors,...

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Dancing with the Stars

as Self - Contestant
First aired: 2005-06-01

The competition sees celebrities perform choreographed dance routines which are judged by a...

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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

as Self
First aired: 2014-04-27

A half-hour satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.

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Futurama

as Bill Nye the Science Head (voice)
First aired: 1999-03-28

The adventures of a late-20th-century New York City pizza delivery boy, Philip J. Fry, who,...

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The Big Bang Theory

as Bill Nye
First aired: 2007-09-24

Physicists Leonard and Sheldon find their nerd-centric social circle with pals Howard and Raj...

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Stargate Atlantis

as uncredited
First aired: 2004-07-15

With the Ancients' city of Atlantis discovered in the Pegasus Galaxy by Stargate Command, Dr....

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Whose Line Is It Anyway?

as Self
First aired: 2013-07-16

Comedian Aisha Tyler hosts this improv comedy show where the actors on the show - Wayne Brady,...

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A.P. Bio

as Bill Nye
First aired: 2018-02-01

When disgraced Harvard philosophy scholar Jack Griffin loses out on his dream job, he is forced...

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Space Ghost Coast to Coast

as uncredited
First aired: 1994-04-15

A cartoon superhero interacts with live guests via his television set in this parody talk show...

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Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero

as Himself (voice)
First aired: 2014-12-05

Penn Zero is not your average kid - every day he's zapped into another dimension with his...

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Hollywood Squares

as uncredited
First aired: 1998-09-14

On September 14, 1998, a Hollywood Squares revival debuted with Tom Bergeron as its host. In...

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Blindspot

as Bill Nye
First aired: 2015-09-21

A vast international plot explodes when a beautiful Jane Doe is discovered naked in Times...

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Sesame Street

as uncredited
First aired: 1969-11-10

On a special inner city street, the inhabitants—human and muppet—teach preschoolers basic...

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Late Night with David Letterman

as Self
First aired: 1982-02-01

Late Night with David Letterman is a nightly hour-long comedy talk show on NBC that was created...

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Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?

as Bill Nye (voice)
First aired: 2019-06-27

The Mystery Inc. gang solve bigger mysteries while also encountering many memorable celebrities.

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Cosmos

as Self
First aired: 2014-03-09

Famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson provides clarity for the vision of the cosmos as he...

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StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson

as Self
First aired: 2015-04-20

Host Neil deGrasse Tyson brings together celebrities, scientists and comedians to explore a...

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Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?

as uncredited
First aired: 1999-08-16

American version of the tense gameshow where contestants tackle a series of multiple-choice...

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Numb3rs

as uncredited
First aired: 2005-01-23

Inspired by actual cases and experiences, Numb3rs depicts the confluence of police work and...

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The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale

as Self - Special Guest
First aired: 2018-02-18

Trending news, pop culture, social media, original videos and more come together in host Joel...

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Bill Nye Saves the World

as Himself - Host
First aired: 2017-04-21

Bill Nye explores science and its impact on politics, society and pop culture. Each episode...

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Back to the Future

as Science Guy
First aired: 1991-09-14

An animated series for television based on the Back to the Future trilogy of feature...

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Bill Nye the Science Guy

as Host
First aired: 1993-09-10

It's "Mr. Wizard" for a different decade. Bill Nye is the Science Guy, a host who's hooked on...

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The Soup

as uncredited
First aired: 2004-07-01

With this satirical series, the E! Entertainment Network returns to a format they helped create...

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Beyond Stranger Things

as Self
First aired: 2017-10-27

Secrets from the "Stranger Things 2" universe are revealed as cast and guests discuss the latest...

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Chelsea

as Self
First aired: 2016-05-11

It's not her first talk show, but it is a first of its kind. Ideas, people and places that...

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Snacked

as Self
First aired: 2021-07-20

Welcome to Snacked: A brand new series from First We Feast where your favorite celebrities break...

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Retro Tech

as Self
First aired: 2019-12-02

Follow tech guru Marques Brownlee as he uncovers how iconic technology of the past came to life...

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Get Real

as Mr. Stone
First aired: 1999-09-08

Get Real was a short-lived comedy-drama on the FOX Network centering on the fictional Green...

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BattleBots

as uncredited
First aired: 2000-08-23

In a BattleBots event the competitors are remote-controlled armed and armored machines, designed...

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The Martin Short Show

as uncredited
First aired: 1999-09-13

The Martin Short Show was a syndicated talk show, based on the late night model, hosted by actor...

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Sunnyside

as Bill Nye
First aired: 2019-09-26

A disgraced New York politician who was the city's youngest city councilman in history until he...

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Living With Ed

as uncredited
First aired: 2007-01-01

Living With Ed is an American reality television show. It was originally shown on HGTV in 2007....

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I Love You, You Hate Me

as Self
First aired: 2022-10-12

A thought-provoking exploration of the spectacular rise and fall of Barney the Dinosaur’s...

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The End Is Nye

as Self
First aired: 2022-08-25

Explore the myths and realities of both natural and unnatural threats, from viruses to...

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Nikki Fre$h

as Himself
First aired: 2020-04-06

Nicole Richie spreads her message of environmental love through her new musical persona, "Nikki...

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The Eyes of Nye

as uncredited
First aired: 2005-04-03

The Eyes of Nye was a science program airing on public television in the United States in 2005...

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100 Greatest Discoveries

as Himself - Host
First aired: 2004-12-08

Bill Nye walks viewers through various areas of science to show how far they've come through...

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Stuff Happens

as uncredited
First aired: 2008-08-25

Stuff Happens was a 2008 television show starring Bill Nye airing on Planet Green. The show...

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