Born Mayim Hoya Bialik, this American actress is widely recognized for her breakout role as Blossom Russo on the NBC sitcom "Blossom," which aired from 1990 to 1995. She is also known for her portrayal of Amy Farrah Fowler on the CBS hit series "The Big Bang Theory." Since joining the cast of "The Big Bang Theory," Bialik has received two Primetime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.
Mayim Bialik was born on December 12, 1975, in San Diego, California, to Barry Bialik and Beverly Winkelman. Raised in a Reform Jewish household, she grew up in a culturally rich environment that emphasized education and faith.
She attended Walter Reed Junior High School in North Hollywood. After "Blossom" ended, Bialik shifted her focus to academics. Though she was accepted to prestigious institutions including Yale and Harvard, she chose to attend the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), citing a desire to remain close to her family on the West Coast.
Bialik earned a Bachelor of Science degree from UCLA, majoring in neuroscience with minors in Hebrew and Jewish studies. Her academic pursuits culminated in a PhD in neuroscience, which she completed in 2007. Her dissertation focused on hypothalamic regulation in individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome, a rare genetic disorder.
Mayim Bialik began her acting career in the late 1980s as a child actress. Her early roles included a part in the 1988 horror film "Pumpkinhead" and guest appearances on television series such as "The Facts of Life," "Beauty and the Beast," and "MacGyver." She also portrayed a young version of Bette Midler's character in the film "Beaches," and appeared in Michael Jackson’s “Liberian Girl” music video.
In 1990, Bialik was involved in two sitcom projects. She filmed six episodes for the Fox comedy “Molloy” and also shot the pilot for NBC’s “Blossom.” Although “Molloy” aired first, “Blossom” attracted higher ratings and was picked up for a full series. Bialik remained the star of "Blossom" throughout its five-season run, helping establish her as a household name.
Following her academic hiatus, Bialik returned to acting and joined "The Big Bang Theory" as Amy Farrah Fowler at the end of the show's third season (2009–2010). Initially introduced as a potential romantic companion for Jim Parsons’ character, Sheldon Cooper, Amy quickly became a fan favorite. By Season 4, she had become a series regular, with her character significantly contributing to the show's ongoing popularity.
| Birth Date: | 12 Dec, 1975 |
| Age: | 44 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | San Diego |
| Education: | University of California, Los Angeles |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | American actress, neuroscientist |
| Twitter Id: | Missmayim |
| Net Worth 2020: | 25 million |
| Net Worth 2021: | 25 million |
