Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Mayim Bialik

Discover the career path of Mayim Bialik, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Mayim Bialik is an American actress, author, and former game show host recognized for her roles in television. She starred as Blossom Russo in the NBC sitcom 'Blossom' (1991-1995) and as neuroscientist Amy Farrah Fowler in CBS's 'The Big Bang Theory' (2010-2019), earning multiple Primetime Emmy nominations and Critics' Choice Television Awards for the latter. More recently, Bialik co-hosted 'Jeopardy!' with Ken Jennings from August 2021 to December 2023.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

1988: Early Acting Roles

In 1988, Mayim Bialik's early acting roles included the horror film Pumpkinhead and guest appearances on The Facts of Life and Beauty and the Beast.

1989: Appeared in Webster

From 1988 to 1989, Mayim Bialik appeared in eight episodes of the sitcom Webster as Frieda.

1990: Television Pilots

In 1990, Mayim Bialik was tied to two television pilots, Fox's Molloy and NBC's Blossom.

January 3, 1991: Blossom Premiered

On January 3, 1991, Blossom premiered as a mid-season replacement.

1991: Starred in Blossom

In 1991, Mayim Bialik began playing the title character in the NBC sitcom Blossom.

September 8, 1992: Guest on Carmen Sandiego?

On September 8, 1992, Mayim Bialik was a celebrity contestant guest in the episode "Disturbing The Heavenly Peace" of Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?

1994: Major Part in Woody Allen Film

In 1994, Mayim Bialik had a major part in the Woody Allen comedy film Don't Drink the Water.

May 22, 1995: Blossom Aired Until

On May 22, 1995, Blossom aired its final episode.

1995: Voiceover Work

Between 1995 and 2005, Mayim Bialik mostly did voiceover work for cartoons.

1995: Blossom Ended

In 1995, Mayim Bialik concluded her role as the title character on the NBC sitcom Blossom.

2005: Appeared in Kalamazoo?

In 2005, Mayim Bialik appeared in the feature film Kalamazoo? and in Curb Your Enthusiasm.

2005: Took Break from Studies

In 2005, Mayim Bialik took a break from her neuroscience studies to return to acting.

2010: Joined The Big Bang Theory Cast

In 2010, Mayim Bialik joined the cast of The Big Bang Theory as Dr. Amy Farrah Fowler.

2010: Returned to Television

In 2010, Mayim Bialik returned to television in order to spend more time with her children.

August 2014: Hosted Candid Camera Revival

In August 2014, Mayim Bialik began hosting a revival of Candid Camera on TV Land.

2014: Donated to Israel Defense Forces

During the 2014 Gaza Conflict, Mayim Bialik donated money to the Israel Defense Forces for armored vests.

August 2015: Founded Grok Nation

In August 2015, Mayim Bialik founded Grok Nation to facilitate conversations among people of different ages and backgrounds about issues.

March 2018: Relaunched Grok Nation

In March 2018, Mayim Bialik relaunched Grok Nation as a women's lifestyle site with Christina Kelly.

2018: Boying Up Published

In 2018, Mayim Bialik's book, Boying Up, which analyzes the science, anatomy, and mentality of growing up as a boy, was published.

August 20, 2019: Signed Contracts with Warner Bros.

On August 20, 2019, Mayim Bialik and her new production company, Sad Clown Productions, signed exclusive contracts with Warner Bros. Entertainment.

2019: The Big Bang Theory Ended

In 2019, Mayim Bialik concluded her role as Amy Farrah Fowler on the CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory.

January 3, 2021: Call Me Kat Premiered

On January 3, 2021, Call Me Kat, executive-produced by Mayim Bialik, premiered on Fox.

May 2021: Call Me Kat Renewed

In May 2021, Call Me Kat was renewed for a second season.

June 11, 2021: Guest Host of Jeopardy!

From May 31 to June 11, 2021, Mayim Bialik was a guest host of Jeopardy!

June 2021: Principal Photography Began

In June 2021, principal photography began for Mayim Bialik's film, As They Made Us.

August 11, 2021: Hosted Jeopardy! Primetime Specials and Spinoffs

On August 11, 2021, it was announced that Mayim Bialik would host Jeopardy!'s future primetime specials and spinoffs.

August 2021: Shared Jeopardy! Hosting Duties

In August 2021, Mayim Bialik began sharing hosting duties of Jeopardy! with Ken Jennings.

December 8, 2021: Continued Hosting Jeopardy!

On December 8, 2021, it was announced that Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings would continue to host Jeopardy! for the rest of the 2021–22 season.

April 8, 2022: As They Made Us Released

On April 8, 2022, Mayim Bialik's film, As They Made Us, was released.

July 27, 2022: Permanent Host of Jeopardy!

On July 27, 2022, it was announced that Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings would be the show's permanent hosts in a job-sharing arrangement.

May 2023: Celebrity Wheel of Fortune

In May 2023, Mayim Bialik competed as a contestant on an episode of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune and won $62,200 for Mental Wealth Alliance.

May 2023: Temporarily Left Jeopardy!

In May 2023, Mayim Bialik temporarily left Jeopardy! due to her support of the Writers Guild of America strike.

December 2023: End of Jeopardy! Hosting Duties

In December 2023, Mayim Bialik's shared hosting duties of Jeopardy! with Ken Jennings ended.

December 2023: No Longer Host of Jeopardy!

In December 2023, it was announced that Mayim Bialik would no longer host the syndicated version of Jeopardy!

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