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