Acting · Washington, District of Columbia, USA · Born November 27, 1955
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.
MoviePAW Patrol: The Dino Movie
2026
as (voice)
TVHigh Potential
2024
as Bill Nye
TVThe Irrational
2023
as Bill Nye
MovieTo End All War: Oppenheimer & the Atomic Bomb
2023
as Self - Science Educator
MovieJurassic World Camp Cretaceous: Hidden Adventure
2022
as Brimford (voice)
TVI Love You, You Hate Me
2022
as Self
TVThe End Is Nye
2022
as Self
TVSnacked
2021
as Self
MovieBliss
2021
as Chris
MovieMank
2020
as Upton Sinclair
MovieHappy Halloween, Scooby-Doo!
2020
as Bill Nye (voice)
TVNikki Fre$h
2020
as Self
TVRetro Tech
2019
as Self
MovieA Brief History of Time Travel
2019
as Self
TVSunnyside
2019
as Bill Nye
TVScooby-Doo and Guess Who?
2019
as Bill Nye (voice)
TVFiring Line with Margaret Hoover
2018
as Self
MovieBehind the Curve
2018
as Self
TVThe Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale
2018
as Self - Special Guest
TVA.P. Bio
2018
as Bill Nye
MovieNight of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs
2017
as Self
TVBeyond Stranger Things
2017
as Self
MovieFood Evolution
2017
as Self
TVBill Nye Saves the World
2017
as Self - Host
MovieBill Nye: Science Guy
2017
as Self
MovieThe Mars Generation
2017
as Self
MovieThe Fog Bowl
2016
as Self
MovieStar Trek: Inside the Roddenberry Vault
2016
as Self
MovieFight For Space
2016
as Self
TVChelsea
2016
as Self
MovieMust See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows
2016
as Self
MovieBill Nye's Global Meltdown
2016
as Self
MovieGlobal Citizen Festival 2015
2015
as Self
TVBlindspot
2015
as Bill Nye
TVStarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson
2015
as Self
Bill Nye the Science Guy Tackles DeflateGate
2015
as Self
TVPenn Zero: Part-Time Hero
2014
as Bill Nye (voice)
TVLast Week Tonight with John Oliver
2014
as Self
MovieAn Honest Liar
2014
as Self
TVLate Night with Seth Meyers
2014
as Self
MovieUncensored Science: Bill Nye Debates Ken Ham
2014
as Self
TVWhose Line Is It Anyway?
2013
as Self
John King, USA
2010
as Self
TVStuff Happens
2008
as Self
MovieSafety Smart Science with Bill Nye the Science Guy: Electricity
2008
as Self
TVThe Big Bang Theory
2007
as Bill Nye
Greatest Inventions with Bill Nye
2007
as Self
TVLiving With Ed
2007
as Self
MovieLast Stop Kew Gardens
2006
as Self
TVDancing with the Stars
2005
as Self - Contestant
TVThe Eyes of Nye
2005
as Self
TVAmerican Dad!
2005
as Bill Nye (voice)
TVNumb3rs
2005
as Bill Waldie
TV100 Greatest Discoveries
2004
as Self - Host
TVStargate Atlantis
2004
as Bill Nye
TVThe Soup
2004
as Self
TVReal Time with Bill Maher
2003
as Self
TVBattleBots
2000
as Self
TVMasterChef USA
2000
as Self - Guest Judge
TVThe Martin Short Show
1999
as Self
TVGet Real
1999
as Mr. Stone
TVWho Wants to Be a Millionaire?
1999
as Self
TVFuturama
1999
as Bill Nye the Science Head (voice)
TVHollywood Squares
1998
as Self - Panelist
MoviePrincipal Takes a Holiday
1998
as Science Teacher
MovieEllen's Energy Adventure
1996
as Himself
TVSpace Ghost Coast to Coast
1994
MovieWalt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade
1993
as Self
TVBill Nye the Science Guy
1993
as Self - Host
MovieBack to the Future: Dickens of a Christmas
1991
as Himself
TVBack to the Future
1991
as Science Guy
MovieHow to Juggle & Other Matters of Life & Death
1990
as Nebish
TVAlmost Live!
1984
as Self / Various
TVLate Night with David Letterman
1982
as Self
TVMister Rogers' Neighborhood: Mister Rogers Meets New Friends Collection
1979
as Bill Nye the Science Guy
TVSesame Street
1969
MovieSafety Smart Science with Bill Nye the Science Guy: Renewable Energy
as Self
Disney's Safety Hits Volume 1: Bike Safety With Bill Nye The Science Guy & I'm No Fool On Wheels
as Self
