Bill Nye Quick Info | |
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Height | 6 ft 0.5 in |
Weight | 70 kg |
Date of Birth | November 27, 1955 |
Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Eye Color | Hazel |
Bill Nye is an American television presenter, science communicator, and educator. Most people know him as Bill Nye, the Science Guy, which was largely due to his scientific career and a mechanical engineering degree. His rise to fame was credited to a show on KCTS-TV named Bill Nye, the Science Guy that ran from 1993 to 1998, and was the reason he got that nickname. The show was so successful that it won 19 out of 23 Emmy Awards it was nominated for. Bill is also an inventor, most notably known for inventing a hydraulic resonance suppressor tube that Boeing 747 airplanes use. After educational success, he started focusing on his stand-up comedy and TV series where he was commonly a narrator or presenter for topics regarding science.
Born Name
William Sanford Nye
Nick Name
Bill Nye the Science Guy, The Science Guy
Sun Sign
Sagittarius
Born Place
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Residence
- Studio City, Los Angeles, California, United States
- New York City, New York, United States
Nationality
Education
Bill went to Lafayette Elementary School and then enrolled at Alice Deal Junior High. After going to Sidwell Friends high school on a scholarship in 1973, Nye relocated to Ithaca, New York to pursue his science inclinations.
It was at Cornell University and then Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering that he found a true passion for the field, and he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering in 1977. He got an honorary degree of a doctor of science at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1999 and then at Johns Hopkins University in May of 2008.
In May of 2011, Willamette University granted him the honorary degree of a doctor of science once again, and then, 4 years later, in May 2015, he received the same honorary degree from Rutgers University, followed by a monetary reward of $35,000 as a speaker’s free.
Occupation
TV Presenter, Narrator, Media Personality, Educator
Family
- Father – Edwin D. “Ned” Nye (War Veteran) (1917-1997)
- Mother – Jacqueline Jenkins-Nye (Codebreaker during WWII) (1921-2000)
- Siblings – Edward Darby Nye Jr. (Brother), Susan Nye (Sister)
- Others – Lucy Marie Berta Brio (Maternal Grandmother)
Manager
Bill Nye is represented by –
- United Talent Agency (UTA)
- Sunshine Sachs
Build
Slim
Height
6 ft ½ in or 184 cm
Weight
70 kg or 154.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Bill has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
White
He is of American descent but has Welsh, Irish, and English roots on his maternal side.
Hair Color
Dark Brown (Natural)
With advancing age, his hair has turned ‘Gray’.
Eye Color
Hazel
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Hazel eyes that change color
- Tall, slim build
- Often wears a suit with a bowtie or a lab coat with a bowtie
Brand Endorsements
Jack has appeared in TV commercials for –
- Ballard Computer (the late 80s and the early 90s)
- Smithsonian University
- Persil ProClean
- WAVY Saturday Morning (1996)
He has been featured for his contributions to science in –
- ExxonMobil’s Pavillion called “University of Energy” in EPCOT Center, located in Orlando, Florida, that is owned by Disney.
Religion
Agnosticism
Best Known For
- Being a writer for a show he pitched himself called Bill Nye, the Science Guy (1993-1998)
- Showing up in a famous TV show dedicated to science, The Big Bang Theory, where he had a role from 2013 to 2018
- Acting in Stargate: Atlantis (2008) alongside Rachel Luttrell, Jason Momoa, and Joe Flanigan
- Being one of the most famous science-oriented personalities in the media industry
First Film
He narrated the movie Astronauts in 1997, after which his voice became highly sought-after.
First TV Show
The first notable TV show he appeared in as himself was Front Runners in 1986. However, Fabolous Wetlands in 1989 was his breakthrough into the world of narration.
Personal Trainer
Bill claimed that he first started exercising out of concern for his posture. The building he resides in has a gym as part of it, which makes working out much easier.
He doesn’t follow a specific diet plan, nor does he have a personal trainer. He likes to stay active by taking walks and doing at-home chores to keep himself busy and in shape.
Bill Nye Favorite Things
- Food – Peanut Butter, Sandwich, Apples
- Books – Born Standing Up by Steve Martin, Cosmos by Carl Sagan, Fundamentals of Modern Physics by Robert Martin Eisberg, Carry On, Mr. Bowditch by Jean Lee Latham
- Drink – Coffee
- Music – Cowboy songs, Swing dancing
- Catchphrase – Science rules!
Source – New York Times, Vulture, IMDb
Bill Nye Facts
Featured Image by Bill Nye / Instagram
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