History of Mayim Bialik in Timeline
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.
1961: Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert A. Heinlein
In 1961, Robert A. Heinlein published science fiction novel Stranger in a Strange Land. To grok means to understand in a profound manner. (The term comes from the 1961 science fiction novel Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert A. Heinlein.)
December 12, 1975: Mayim Bialik Born
On December 12, 1975, Mayim Chaya Bialik was born. She is an American actress, author, and former game show host.
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?
1993: Graduated from North Hollywood High School
In 1993, Mayim Bialik graduated from North Hollywood High School in Los Angeles, California.
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.
2000: Earned Bachelor of Science Degree
In 2000, Mayim Bialik earned a Bachelor of Science degree in neuroscience, with minors in Hebrew and Jewish studies, from UCLA.
August 31, 2003: Married Michael Stone
On August 31, 2003, Mayim Bialik married Michael Stone in a Victorian-themed ceremony with traditional Jewish wedding customs.
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.
2007: Earned PhD in Neuroscience
In 2007, Mayim Bialik earned her PhD degree in neuroscience from UCLA.
2009: Nominated for Makeover
In 2009, Clinton Kelly nominated Mayim Bialik for a makeover on TLC's What Not to Wear.
2009: Non-vaccinating family
In 2009, Mayim Bialik stated that her family was non-vaccinating, a decision based on research and discussions with their pediatrician, while also acknowledging the controversy surrounding the topic.
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.
November 2012: Announced Divorce
In November 2012, Mayim Bialik and Michael Stone announced their divorce.
2012: Emmy Award Nomination
In 2012, Mayim Bialik earned an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.
2012: Vaccination status in "Beyond the Sling"
In 2012, at the time of writing her book "Beyond the Sling", Mayim Bialik's children had not received vaccinations.
2012: Aspiring Modern Orthodox
In a 2012 interview, Mayim Bialik called herself an "aspiring Modern Orthodox".
2013: Emmy Award Nomination
In 2013, Mayim Bialik earned an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.
2013: Described Herself as Modern Orthodox Jewish
In 2013, after being raised as a Reform Jew, Mayim Bialik described herself as Modern Orthodox Jewish.
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.
2014: Emmy Award Nomination
In 2014, Mayim Bialik earned an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.
2014: Awarded Honorary Doctorate
In 2014, Mayim Bialik was awarded an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Boston University.
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.
2015: Emmy Award Nomination
In 2015, Mayim Bialik earned an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.
2015: Critics' Choice Television Award
In 2015, Mayim Bialik won the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in The Big Bang Theory.
2017: Opened Bodhi Bowl
In 2017, Mayim Bialik announced that she and vegan chef Ali Cruddas had opened Bodhi Bowl, a vegan restaurant in Los Angeles.
2017: Critics' Choice Television Award
In 2017, Mayim Bialik won the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in The Big Bang Theory.
2017: Wrote New York Times Op-Ed
In 2017, Mayim Bialik wrote a New York Times op-ed in which she described the entertainment industry as one that profits on the exploitation and objectification of women, which drew backlash from critics.
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.
March 2019: Grok Nation Ceased Updates
In March 2019, Grok Nation ceased updates, with new content shifting to Mayim Bialik's email newsletter.
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.
August 2020: Death of Ash Christian
In August 2020, Ash Christian, who was attached to Mayim Bialik's film As They Made Us, died.
October 2020: Planned vaccinations during COVID-19 pandemic
In October 2020, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Mayim Bialik announced her plans to get vaccinated against both the flu and SARS-CoV-2 virus, clarifying that her children were now vaccinated on a delayed schedule.
2020: Bodhi Bowl Closed
In 2020, Bodhi Bowl, Mayim Bialik's vegan restaurant, closed permanently due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
November 6, 2023: Against Calls for a Ceasefire
On November 6, 2023, Mayim Bialik and Noa Tishby stated that they were against calls for a ceasefire in the war between Israel and Palestine.
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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