Mayim Bialik: Actress, Neuroscientist,
Author, Television Host Biography
Name: Mayim
Chaya Bialik
Date of
Birth: December 12, 1975
Place of
Birth: San Diego, California, United States
Occupation: Actress,
Neuroscientist, Author, Television Host
Nationality: American
High School: Graduated from North Hollywood High
School, 1993
University (UCLA):
B.S. in
Neuroscience, minors in Hebrew & Jewish studies, 2000
Took a break in
2005 to focus on acting, then returned to complete a Ph.D. in Neuroscience in
2007 with a dissertation on hypothalamic regulation in Prader–Willi syndrome
Family
& Personal Life
Parents: Father Barry Bialik (drama teacher), mother Beverly (née
Winkleman), a nursery school director
Heritage: Ashkenazi Jewish roots (grandparents from Poland,
Czechoslovakia, Hungary); identifies as Modern Orthodox Jew
Marriage: Wed Michael Stone in 2003; divorced in 2012/13
Children: Two sons
Career
Highlights
Early & Child
Acting (1987–2009)
Debuted in
Pumpkinhead (1988) and played young Bette Midler in Beaches
TV guest roles: Beauty and the Beast, MacGyver, Webster,
Facts of Life
Voice acting for
animated series (Recess, Kim Possible, Jonny Bravo, Hey Arnold!)
Rising
Fame & Major Roles
1991–1995: Starred as Blossom Russo in Blossom,
becoming a teen icon
2010–2019: Portrayed Dr. Amy Farrah Fowler in The Big
Bang Theory
Landed four Emmy
nominations (2012–2015) and won Critics' Choice TV Awards in 2015 & 2017
Television
Hosting & Production
2021–Dec 2023: Co-hosted Jeopardy! alongside Ken
Jennings, stepping down after December 2023
Hosted Celebrity
Jeopardy! on ABC in 2022; replaced by Jennings in 2023
Featured
guest-star appearance on NBC’s Night Court (2024)
Writing
& Other Projects
Authored Beyond
the Sling, Mayim’s Vegan Table, Girling Up, Boying Up
Founded the
lifestyle site GrokNation (2015–2019), focused on science, parenting &
social issues
Active on YouTube,
discussing science, Judaism, and mental health
Net Worth
& Earnings
Net
Worth: Around $20 million,
though some sources estimate up to $25 million
Big Bang
Theory salary: Initially
~$200K/episode; increased to ~$450K/episode in final seasons following
renegotiations
Jeopardy: Estimated ~$1 million per season
Awards
& Recognition
Young Artist Award
for Beaches (1989)
Four Emmy
nominations for The Big Bang Theory
Two Critics’
Choice Television Awards for Best Supporting Actress
Summary
Mayim Bialik is a
rare blend of acclaimed neuroscientist, versatile actress, award-winning TV
host, and entrepreneurial writer. Her journey from child star to Ph.D. scholar
and Emmy-nominated performer underlines her multifaceted talents and influence
