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Mayim Bialik Biography

Birth Name:Mayim Hoya Bialik

Birth Place:San Diego, California, United States

Profession Actress, Producer, Soundtrack, Director, Writer

Fast Facts

Has supported the charitable organizations Cruelty Free International, GLSEN, Free Arts for Abused Children and PETA
Graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles, where she earned her bachelor's degree and Ph․D․ in neuroscience
Well known for playing the titular character in the sitcom "Blossom․"
Was accepted to both Harvard and Yale, but turned them down
Is a certified lactation educator counselor
Possesses the ability to play piano, trumpet, bass guitar and the harp

Awards

1989Young Artist Award-Best Young Actress in a Motion Picture Comedy or Fantasy: winner
1990Young Artist Award-Best Young Actress Guest Starring in a Television Series: nominated
1991Young Artist Award-Outstanding Young Ensemble Cast in a Television Series: nominated
1992Young Artist Award-Best Young Actress Starring in a New Television Series: nominated
1993Young Artist Award-Outstanding Young Comedienne in a Television Series: nominated
1995YoungStar Award-Best Performance by a Young Actress in a Comedy TV Series: nominated
2012Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2012OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: winner
2012Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2012Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2013Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2013Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actress: nominated
2013OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: winner
2013Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2014Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2014Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2014Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2014Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actress: nominated
2014OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2014People's Choice Award-Favorite TV Gal Pals: nominated
2014Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2014TV Guide Award-Favorite Duo: nominated
2014Teen Choice Award-Choice TV: Female Scene Stealer: nominated
2014Young Hollywood Award-Best On-Screen Couple: nominated
2015Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2015Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2015OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2015Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2016Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2016Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: winner
2016Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actress: nominated
2016OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2017Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2017OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2018Critics Choice Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: winner
2018Emmy-Outstanding Science and Technology Documentary: nominated
2020CinEuphoria-Merit - Honorary Award: winner
2022Real TV Award-Best Show Host: nominated
2023OFTA Television Award-Best Host or Individual Performance in A Variety, Nonfiction, or Reality Program: nominated
2023Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Host for a Game Show: nominated