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Mayim Bialik
Actor, Producer, Director, Writer, Additional CreditsBorn December 12, 1975 (50 years)
Mayim Chaya Bialik (MY-im bee-AH-lik) (born December 12, 1975) is an American actress, game show host, neuroscientist, and author. She's known for her roles as the title character of the NBC sitcom Blossom, neuroscientist Amy Farrah Fowler on the CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory, young CC Bloom in Beaches (1988), and the title character in Call Me Kat.
She started her career as a child actress in the late 1980s. Her early roles included the horror film Pumpkinhead (1988) and guest appearances on The Facts of Life and Beauty and the Beast - for which she obtained her Screen Actors Guild (SAG) card. In 1988–89, she had a recurring role on the sitcom Webster as Frieda, Webster's classmate. She appeared in Beaches (1988), playing Bette Midler's character as a young girl. Many contemporary reviews singled out her performance as a strong point in an otherwise emotionally contrived and formulaic film.
She appeared in the music video for Michael Jackson's song "Liberian Girl". In 1990, she was tied to two television pilots, Fox's Molloy and NBC's Blossom. Blossom garnered higher ratings. When Molloy folded after its six episodes, Blossom premiered as a mid-season replacement on January 3, 1991.
She had a major role in the Woody Allen comedy film Don't Drink the Water (1994). Between 1995 and 2005, she mostly did voiceover work for cartoons, including The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest, Disney's Recess and Kim Possible, Cartoon Network's Johnny Bravo, and Nickelodeon's Hey Arnold!.
She had a recurring role on ABC Family's The Secret Life of the American Teenager. In 2009, Clinton Kelly nominated her for a makeover on TLC's What Not To Wear.
She joined the cast of The Big Bang Theory as Dr. Amy Farrah Fowler in 2010 in the season 3 finale as a potential love interest for Sheldon Cooper (Jim Parsons). Before she joined the cast, in the episode "The Bat Jar Conjecture", Raj suggests recruiting the real-life Bialik to their Physics Bowl team, saying "You know who's apparently very smart is the girl who played TV's Blossom. She got a Ph.D. in neuroscience or something." She was one of seven actresses who had a "quirky" personality to audition for the role.
Her character Amy in The Big Bang Theory is a neurobiologist, which is related to Bialik's real-life doctorate in neuroscience. Her performance in The Big Bang Theory earned her Emmy Award nominations in 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015 for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. In August 2014, she began hosting a revival of Candid Camera on TV Land along with Peter Funt.
On August 20, 2019, it was announced that she and her new production company, Sad Clown Productions, had signed exclusive contracts with Warner Bros. Entertainment. Her company, in conjunction with Jim Parsons's That's Wonderful Productions, BBC Studios, and Miranda Hart, executive-produces a starring vehicle for Bialik, Call Me Kat, a sitcom based on the British series Miranda; it premiered on Fox on January 3, 2021.
From May 31 to June 11, 2021, she was a guest host of Jeopardy!. On August 11, 2021, it was announced that she would host the series' future primetime specials and spinoffs. On July 27, 2022, it was announced that she and Jennings will be the show's permanent hosts in a job-sharing arrangement.
She started her career as a child actress in the late 1980s. Her early roles included the horror film Pumpkinhead (1988) and guest appearances on The Facts of Life and Beauty and the Beast - for which she obtained her Screen Actors Guild (SAG) card. In 1988–89, she had a recurring role on the sitcom Webster as Frieda, Webster's classmate. She appeared in Beaches (1988), playing Bette Midler's character as a young girl. Many contemporary reviews singled out her performance as a strong point in an otherwise emotionally contrived and formulaic film.
She appeared in the music video for Michael Jackson's song "Liberian Girl". In 1990, she was tied to two television pilots, Fox's Molloy and NBC's Blossom. Blossom garnered higher ratings. When Molloy folded after its six episodes, Blossom premiered as a mid-season replacement on January 3, 1991.
She had a major role in the Woody Allen comedy film Don't Drink the Water (1994). Between 1995 and 2005, she mostly did voiceover work for cartoons, including The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest, Disney's Recess and Kim Possible, Cartoon Network's Johnny Bravo, and Nickelodeon's Hey Arnold!.
She had a recurring role on ABC Family's The Secret Life of the American Teenager. In 2009, Clinton Kelly nominated her for a makeover on TLC's What Not To Wear.
She joined the cast of The Big Bang Theory as Dr. Amy Farrah Fowler in 2010 in the season 3 finale as a potential love interest for Sheldon Cooper (Jim Parsons). Before she joined the cast, in the episode "The Bat Jar Conjecture", Raj suggests recruiting the real-life Bialik to their Physics Bowl team, saying "You know who's apparently very smart is the girl who played TV's Blossom. She got a Ph.D. in neuroscience or something." She was one of seven actresses who had a "quirky" personality to audition for the role.
Her character Amy in The Big Bang Theory is a neurobiologist, which is related to Bialik's real-life doctorate in neuroscience. Her performance in The Big Bang Theory earned her Emmy Award nominations in 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015 for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. In August 2014, she began hosting a revival of Candid Camera on TV Land along with Peter Funt.
On August 20, 2019, it was announced that she and her new production company, Sad Clown Productions, had signed exclusive contracts with Warner Bros. Entertainment. Her company, in conjunction with Jim Parsons's That's Wonderful Productions, BBC Studios, and Miranda Hart, executive-produces a starring vehicle for Bialik, Call Me Kat, a sitcom based on the British series Miranda; it premiered on Fox on January 3, 2021.
From May 31 to June 11, 2021, she was a guest host of Jeopardy!. On August 11, 2021, it was announced that she would host the series' future primetime specials and spinoffs. On July 27, 2022, it was announced that she and Jennings will be the show's permanent hosts in a job-sharing arrangement.
Mayim Bialik Filmography
| 2025 | Father Mother Sister Brother · as Emily |
| 2025 | Like Father Like Son · as Anabelle Weiss |
| 2022 | The Jennifer Hudson Show (TV Series) |
| 2022 | Jeopardy! National College Championship (2022) (TV Series) |
| 2021 | |
| 2021 | Call Me Kat (TV Series) · as Kat |
| 2017 | Vampirina (TV Series) · as Dr. Gem Jeodopolis |
| 2017 | Young Sheldon (TV Series) · as Amy Fowler (voice) |
| 2016 | Rhett & Link's Buddy System (TV Series) · as Glenda |
| 2015 | The Flight Before Christmas · as Stephanie Michelle Hunt |
| 2014 | Blaze and the Monster Machines (TV Series) · as Sphinx |
| 2014 | YidLife Crisis (TV Series) · as Chaya |
| 2014 | |
| 2014 | Stan Lee's Mighty 7 · as Lady Lightning (voice) |
| 2012 | Star vs. the Forces of Evil (TV Series) · as Willoughby (voice) |
| 2012 | Untitled Web Series About A Space Traveler Who Can Also Travel Through Time (TV Series) · as B.o.o.t.h. |
| 2011 | The Dog Who Saved Halloween · as Medusa |
| 2011 | The Chicago 8 · as Nancy Kurshan |
| 2008 | The Secret Life of the American Teenager (TV Series) · as Dr. Wilameena Bink |
| 2007 | The Big Bang Theory (TV Series) · as Amy Farrah Fowler |
| 2007 | Saving Grace (2007) (TV Series) · as Esther Weinstein |
| 2006 | 'Til Death (TV Series) · as Dr. Bialik |
| 2006 | Kalamazoo? · as Maggie Goldman |
| 2005 | Bones (TV Series) · as Genie Gormon |
| 2005 | Katbot (TV Series) · as Paula |
| 2005 | Kim Possible: So the Drama · as Justine Flanner (voice) |
| 2003 | Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade · as Kurst The Worst (voice) |
| 2003 | Kim Possible: The Secret Files · as Justine Flanner |
| 2002 | Kim Possible (TV Series) · as Justine Flanner (voice) |
| 2001 | Lloyd in Space (TV Series) · as Bad Cindy (voice) |
| 2000 | Curb Your Enthusiasm (TV Series) · as Jodi Funkhouser |
| 1998 | Welcome To Paradox (TV Series) · as Rita |
| 1997 | Recess (TV Series) · as Kristen Kurst (voice) |
| 1997 | Extreme Ghostbusters (TV Series) · as Girl In Future |
| 1997 | Johnny Bravo (TV Series) · as Bonnie |
| 1996 | Hey Arnold! (TV Series) · as Maria (voice) |
| 1996 | The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest (TV Series) · as Julia (voice) |
| 1996 | 7th Heaven (TV Series) · as Cathy |
| 1995 | The Twisted Tales of Felix the Cat (TV Series) · as Voices |
| 1995 | Santo Bugito (TV Series) · as Joey Roachmuller (voice) |
| 1994 | Don't Drink the Water · as Susan Hollander |
| 1994 | Aaahh!!! Real Monsters (TV Series) |
| 1993 | The John Larroquette Show (TV Series) · as Rachel Hemingway |
| 1991 | The Hidden Room (TV Series) · as Jillie |
| 1990 | Molloy (TV Series) · as Molloy Martin |
| 1990 | Blossom (TV Series) · as Blossom Russo |
| 1990 | The Kingdom Chums: Original Top Ten · as Petey (voice) |
| 1989 | Doogie Howser, M.D. (TV Series) · as Candace |
| 1988 | Beaches · as Cc (age 11) |
| 1988 | Pumpkinhead · as Wallace Kid |
| 1988 | Murphy Brown (TV Series) · as Natalie Moore |
| 1988 | Empty Nest (TV Series) · as Laurie Kincaid |
| 1988 | The Wonder Years (TV Series) · as School Wrestling Fan |
| 1987 | Beauty and the Beast (TV Series) · as Ellie |
| 1985 | MacGyver (TV Series) · as Lisa Woodman |
| 1983 | Webster (TV Series) · as Frieda |
| 1979 | The Facts of Life (TV Series) · as Jennifer Cole |
| 2025 | Hollywood Squares (2025) (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2023 | Night Court (2023) (TV Series) · as Mayim Bialik |
| 2022 | Celebrity Jeopardy! (TV Series) · as Self - Host |
| 2022 | The Tiny Chef Show (TV Series) · as Mayim Bialik |
| 2021 | Nick Cannon (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2021 | The 26th Annual Critics' Choice Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 2021 | Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (TV Series) · as Self - Contestant |
| 2021 | The Fox Winter Preview 2021 · as Self |
| 2020 | The Masked Dancer (TV Series) · as Self - Panelist |
| 2020 | The Drew Barrymore Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2020 | Earth to Ned (TV Series) · as Self - Guest Star |
| 2020 | Celebrity Game Face (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2020 | Celebrity Show-Off (TV Series) · as Herself - Host |
| 2020 | GMA3: What You Need to Know (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2020 | Celebrity IOU (TV Series) · as Self - Host |
| 2020 | Josh Gates Tonight (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2020 | LEGO Masters (US) (TV Series) · as Self - Guest Judge |
| 2020 | Miranda: My Such Fun Celebration · as Self |
| 2019 | The Kelly Clarkson Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2019 | Unraveling the Mystery: A Big Bang Farewell · as Self (archive Footage) |
| 2019 | The 24th Annual Critics' Choice Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 2018 | Red Table Talk (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2017 | Drop the Mic (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2016 | For the Love of Spock · as Self |
| 2016 | Stand Up to Cancer · as Self |
| 2016 | Match Game (2016) (TV Series) · as Self - Panelist |
| 2016 | To Tell The Truth (2016) (TV Series) · as Self - Panelist |
| 2016 | The Star Wars Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2016 | Chelsea (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2016 | The 42nd Annual People's Choice Awards · as Self - Accepting Award |
| 2015 | Daily Blast Live (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2015 | The 67th Primetime Emmy Awards · as Self - Nominee |
| 2015 | The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2015 | StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2015 | The Late Late Show with James Corden (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2015 | The 41st Annual People's Choice Awards · as Self |
| 2014 | The 66th Primetime Emmy Awards · as Self - Nominee |
| 2014 | Candid Camera (TV Series) · as Self - Host |
| 2014 | Riot (TV Series) · as Self - Guest Captain |
| 2014 | 2014 MTV Movie Awards · as Self - Cameo #38 |
| 2014 | Late Night with Seth Meyers (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2014 | 20th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards · as Self - Nominee |
| 2014 | 71st Golden Globe Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 2014 | The 40th Annual People's Choice Awards · as Self |
| 2013 | MasterChef Junior (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2013 | The 65th Primetime Emmy Awards · as Self - Nominee |
| 2013 | The Queen Latifah Show (2013) (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2013 | The Arsenio Hall Show (2013) (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2013 | Hollywood Game Night (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2013 | King of the Nerds (TV Series) · as Self - Judge |
| 2013 | 70th Golden Globe Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 2013 | The 39th Annual People's Choice Awards · as Self |
| 2012 | Home & Family (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2012 | The 64th Primetime Emmy Awards · as Self - Nominee |
| 2012 | Katie (2012) (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2012 | Larry King Now (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2012 | Comic Con 2012 Live · as Self |
| 2012 | |
| 2012 | The Big Bang Theory: Access All Areas · as Self |
| 2012 | TableTop (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2012 | Good Mythical Morning (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2011 | The Chew (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2011 | Anderson (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2011 | Big Morning Buzz Live (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2010 | Conan (2010) (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2010 | The Talk (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2010 | Access Hollyood Live (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2009 | Cupcake Wars (TV Series) · as Self - Contestant |
| 2009 | Talk Stoop (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2008 | The Wendy Williams Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2007 | The Graham Norton Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2007 | vlogbrothers (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2006 | Rachael Ray (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2005 | Balls of Steel (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2005 | Fat Actress (TV Series) · as Mayim Bialik |
| 2005 | The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2004 | The Insider (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2004 | The Soup (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2003 | The Ellen DeGeneres Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2003 | Real Time with Bill Maher (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2003 | What Not To Wear (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2002 | Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (TV Series) · as Self - Guest Expert |
| 2002 | Lingo (TV Series) · as Self - Contestant |
| 2002 | Last Call with Carson Daly (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2000 | Survivor (TV Series) · as Self - Audience Member |
| 1999 | Where Are They Now? (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1997 | The View (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1997 | Michael Jackson: HIStory on Film - Volume II · as Self (segment: Liberian Girl) |
| 1996 | Access Hollywood (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1996 | E! True Hollywood Story (TV Series) · as Herself |
| 1995 | E! Live from the Red Carpet (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1994 | Extra (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1994 | FOX NFL Sunday (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1994 | Sidewalks Entertainment (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1993 | Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1993 | Bob Hope: The First 90 Years · as Self |
| 1993 | What's the Bet? (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1993 | For Our Children: The Concert · as Self |
| 1992 | Late Show with David Letterman (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1991 | Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? (TV Series) · as Self - Celebrity Gumshoe |
| 1991 | E! News (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1991 | The 17th Annual People's Choice Awards · as Self |
| 1990 | The Earth Day Special · as Self |
| 1989 | Circus of the Stars #14 · as Self - Performer |
| 1989 | Not the Same Person You Used to Know (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1989 | The Arsenio Hall Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1988 | Inside Edition (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1988 | LIVE with Kelly and Mark (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1987 | Biography (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1984 | Jeopardy! (TV Series) · as Self - Host |
| 1984 | TV Bloopers And Practical Jokes (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1981 | Entertainment Tonight (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1979 | SAG Foundation Conversations (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1978 | 20/20 (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1975 | People's Choice Awards (TV Series) · as Self - Presenter |
| 1975 | Good Morning America (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1972 | The ABC Afterschool Special (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1952 | Today (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2025 | Like Father Like Son · as Executive Producer |
| 2023 | Mom & Dad's Nipple Factory · as Executive Producer |
| 2022 | |
| 2021 | Call Me Kat (TV Series) · as Executive Producer |
| 2015 |
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| 2003 | What Not To Wear (TV Series) · as Field Producer |