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Mayim Bialik

Mayim Bialik is an American actress and neuroscientist best known for starring as Blossom Russo on *Blossom* and as Amy Farrah Fowler on *The Big Bang Theory*.

Updated September 12, 20261 min readCited sources

Mayim Bialik is an American actress and neuroscientist. She is best known for playing Blossom Russo on *Blossom* and Amy Farrah Fowler on *The Big Bang Theory*.

Who is Mayim Bialik?

Born in San Diego in 1975, Bialik began acting as a child. She later earned a Ph.D. in neuroscience from UCLA, balancing science and entertainment.

Key roles and achievements

Her breakout role was the title character in *Blossom* (1990–1995). She returned to TV prominence as Amy Farrah Fowler on *The Big Bang Theory* (2010–2019), earning multiple Emmy nominations and Critics' Choice awards.

Beyond acting

Bialik cohosted *Jeopardy!* from 2021 to 2023. She also starred in *Call Me Kat* and has worked as an author and podcast host.

In short

  • Known for *Blossom* and *The Big Bang Theory*.
  • Holds a Ph.D. in neuroscience.
  • Cohosted *Jeopardy!* from 2021 to 2023.
  • Received multiple award nominations for her acting.
Canadian angle

Bialik has a broad North American audience through U.S. television, especially *The Big Bang Theory* and *Jeopardy!*, both widely watched in Canada.

Quick questions

Who is Mayim Bialik?
She is an American actress and neuroscientist best known for *Blossom*, *The Big Bang Theory*, and cohosting *Jeopardy!*.
What is Mayim Bialik best known for?
She is best known for playing Blossom Russo in *Blossom* and Amy Farrah Fowler in *The Big Bang Theory*.
Where was Mayim Bialik born?
She was born in San Diego, California, United States.

Sources

  1. Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Mayim-Bialik
    Supports: Birth date/place, occupations, major roles on Blossom, The Big Bang Theory, Call Me Kat, and Jeopardy! cohosting.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mayim_Bialik
    Supports: The Big Bang Theory role dates and award nominations/wins.
  3. Biography.com — https://www.biography.com/actors/mayim-bialik
    Supports: Early life, acting career, and neuroscience education.
  4. Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown — https://www.bialikbreakdown.com/about
    Supports: Biographical details including education, acting credits, authorship, and Jeopardy! hosting.
  5. Who2 — https://www.who2.com/bio/mayim-bialik/
    Supports: Acting career timeline and Jeopardy! cohosting details.