Bill Nye
Also Known As: William Sanford Nye
Biography: William Sanford "Bill" Nye, popularly known as Bill Nye the Science Guy, is an American science educator, television presenter, and mechanical engineer. Scientist, comedian, teacher, and author, Bill Nye is best known as the host of the PBS children's science show Bill Nye the Science Guy (1993–1998), and for his many subsequent appearances in popular media as a science educator. Currently, Nye is The Planetary Society’s CEO. It’s the world’s largest non-profit space interest group with members in 130 countries. Cofounded by Carl Sagan, Bruce Murray and Louis Friedman, the organization’s mission is to empower the world’s citizens to advance space science and exploration. Nye joined The Planetary Society as a Charter Member in 1980. Nye’s engineering and management experience enabled him to take the lead and play a hands-on role in making programs like LightSail® a success. Nye earned a degree in mechanical engineering at Cornell University and spent over 20 years working as an engineer until he combined his dual love of science and comedy to create Bill Nye the Science Guy. As a student at Cornell University, he was introduced to the wonders of astronomy in a class taught by Professor Carl Sagan. After graduating from Cornell University, Bill worked for the Boeing Corporation, Sundstrand Data Control (now Honeywell), and a few other engineering firms in the Seattle area. The U.S. Department of Justice also recruited Bill for his unique technical expertise and pedagogical skills. From 1992 to 1998, Bill was the writer, producer and talent for the Emmy award-winning Bill Nye the Science Guy TV series co-produced by Buena Vista Television (Disney) and KCTS (Seattle public television). His new series Bill Nye Saves The World debuted on Netflix in April 2017. Bill has authored several books, including New York Times Bestseller “Undeniable,” “Unstoppable” and his latest, “Everything All at Once,” which released in July of 2017. In addition to leading The Planetary Society, he travels the world lecturing on the importance of science, space exploration, and inspiring generations of young people to change the world.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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To End All War: Oppenheimer & the Atomic Bomb
Overview: Explore how one man's relentless drive and invention of the atomic bomb changed the nature of war forever, led to the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people and unleashed mass hysteria.
Genres: Documentary History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-07-09
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Uncensored Science: Bill Nye Debates Ken Ham
Overview: Bill Nye and Ken Ham debate whether creation is a viable model of origins in today's modern scientific era.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-02-04
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An Honest Liar
Overview: An Honest Liar tells the incredible story of the world-famous magician, escape artist, and world-renowned enemy of deception, James 'The Amazing' Randi. The film brings to life Randi's intricate investigations that publicly exposed psychics, faith healers, and con-artists with quasi-religious fervor. A master deceiver who came out of the closet at the age of 81, Randi created fictional characters, fake psychics, and even turned his partner of 25 years, Jose Alvarez, into a sham guru names Carlos.
Genres: History Comedy Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-04-18
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Principal Takes a Holiday
Overview: A rowdy high school senior risks losing a $10,000 gift his parents promise him for graduation if he can complete the year without getting in trouble by getting caught by the principal in a prank. However, when an accident befalls the current principal, the senior goes and finds a drifter to show up at the school as the new principal to get his records erased.
Genres: Family Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-01-04
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Safety Smart Science with Bill Nye the Science Guy: Renewable Energy
Overview: Believe it or not, we're using energy faster than we can produce it. Bill Nye explores the science of renewable energy and demonstrates how we can use science and technology to engineer a brighter tomorrow. Using his trademark blend of hands-on demos and humor, Bill explains Newton's First Law. Then, he's off to the Renewable Energy Lab at UL to compare renewable and non-renewable energy sources such as fossil fuels, solar, wind, and hydroelectricity. Scientists are working every day to develop new forms of renewable energy sources that are safe, efficient, and friendly to the planet. Energy sources that might one day eliminate our reliance on fossil fuels - now that's Safety Smart!
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Original Language: en
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Disney's Safety Hits Volume 1: Bike Safety With Bill Nye The Science Guy & I'm No Fool On Wheels
Overview: Instill a heads-up attitude all year long with this new DVD featuring two of our most popular safety classics. Who better to get kids interested in bike safety basics than the way cool science guy? Younger children will delight in learning about safety procedures and the appropriate equipment to use when skateboarding, bicycling, and roller-skating from the beloved Pinocchio. Students will learn why it's important to always wear an approved safety helmet, stay visible to drivers, remain alert and aware of your surroundings, and most importantly to follow the rules of the road.
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Original Language: en
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Global Citizen Festival 2015
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Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-09-26
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Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous: Hidden Adventure
Overview: After a big storm, food is scarce — and hungry dinos are everywhere. It's up to you to help the Camp Fam survive in this thrilling interactive special.
Genres: Action Adventure Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-11-15
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Bill Nye the Science Guy Tackles DeflateGate
Overview: Bill Nye the Science Guy explains the science behind DeflateGate and whether or not Tom Brady's footballs could have naturally deflated during the game. You won't believe what he has to say.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-01-29
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Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows
Overview: The stars of America's greatest comedies - like Cheers, Friends, Taxi and The Big Bang Theory - get together for one night only to honor Director James Burrows. Watch Must See TV: An All-Star Tribute to James Burrows.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-02-21
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Food Evolution
Overview: As society tackles the problem of feeding our expanding population safely and sustainably, a schism has arisen between scientists and consumers, motivated by fear and distrust. Food Evolution, narrated by Neil deGrasse Tyson, explores the polarized debate surrounding GMOs. Looking at the real-world application of food science in the past and present, the film argues for sound science and open-mindedness in a culture that increasingly shows resistance to both.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-06-23
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Fight For Space
Overview: In 1962, spurred by the Cold War, President John F. Kennedy famously made the bold proclamation that NASA would send astronauts to the moon by the end of the decade, not because it was easy, but because it was a challenge. The Space Race inspired a generation to pursue careers in science and technology, but as the balance of world power shifted, interest in space exploration declined. "Fight for Space" serves as an urgent call to re-awaken our sense of wonder and discovery.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-11-14
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Bill Nye: Science Guy
Overview: Bill Nye is retiring his kid show act in a bid to become more like his late professor, astronomer Carl Sagan. Sagan dreamed of launching a spacecraft that could revolutionize interplanetary exploration. Bill sets out to accomplish Sagan's mission, but he is pulled away when he is challenged by evolution and climate change contrarians to defend the scientific consensus. Can Bill show the world why science matters in a culture increasingly indifferent to evidence?
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-04-10
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Bill Nye's Global Meltdown
Overview: Acclaimed educator and "Science Guy" Bill Nye realizes the reason he is feeling down is because he is in fact suffering from "climate change grief." With a little help from Hollywood action star and environmental advocate former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Nye delves into the various manifestations of denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance that represent not only the clinical stages of grief, but also the shared emotions that people exhibit in relation to the stark realities of climate change.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-02-16
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The Mars Generation
Overview: Aspiring teenage astronauts reveal that a journey to Mars is closer than you think.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-01-20
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Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs
Overview: Jon Stewart returns to television to host a live show presented from The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York. Benefiting NEXT for Autism, the special features stand-up performances, sketches and short films.
Genres: Comedy Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-11-18
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Behind the Curve
Overview: Meet the growing, worldwide community of theorists who defend the belief that the Earth is flat while living in a society who vehemently rejects it.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-04-30
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Bliss
Overview: A mind-bending love story following Greg who, after recently being divorced and then fired, meets the mysterious Isabel, a woman living on the streets and convinced that the polluted, broken world around them is just a computer simulation. Doubtful at first, Greg eventually discovers there may be some truth to Isabel’s wild conspiracy.
Genres: Science Fiction Romance Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-02-05
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How to Juggle & Other Matters of Life & Death
Overview: The Flying Karamozov Brothers have been "in the biz" since 1973 performing everywhere from the streets of San Francisco to more recent appearances on Broadway. And now... The Flying Karamozov Brothers present, their first ever made for video, video: How to Juggle & Other Matters of Life & Death. For the accountant who juggles the books, for the homemaker who juggles the family's schedule, for the busy executive who juggles the office, and especially for KIDS of all ages who juggle a limitless supply of energy. Finally, a video for anyone who ever wanted to learn how to juggle anything.
Genres: Family Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-04-11
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The Fog Bowl
Overview: Exploring the Fog Bowl, the 1988 NFC Divisional Round Game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Chicago Bears, , including the rivalry between Bears head coach Mike Ditka, and Eagles head coach and former Bears defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-12-21
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Happy Halloween, Scooby-Doo!
Overview: Scooby-Doo and the gang team up with their pals, Bill Nye The Science Guy and Elvira Mistress of the Dark, to solve this mystery of gigantic proportions and save Crystal Cove!
Genres: Family Animation Mystery Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-10-06
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Star Trek: Inside the Roddenberry Vault
Overview: Fifty years after the original Star Trek first arrived on television, is there anything about Gene Roddenberry's space opera that hasn't been uncovered? Plenty! On December 13, 2016 fans can experience Star Trek: The Original Series - The Roddenberry Vault, a newly produced multi-part documentary featuring footage from the cutting room floor, long preserved in film canisters by the Roddenberry Estate. The origins of the classic series are explored with new interviews featuring cast and production personnel combined with newly-found deleted scenes, alternate angles, outtakes, behind the scenes moments, and original visual effects elements to tell the definitive story on the making and enduring legacy of Gene Roddenberry's creation.
Genres: Science Fiction Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-12-05
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A Brief History of Time Travel
Overview: A journey through the evolution of time travel; from it origins, it's evolution and influence in science fiction, to the exciting possibilities in the future.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-11-14
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Safety Smart Science with Bill Nye the Science Guy: Electricity
Overview: Bill Nye the Science Guy is charged up and ready to show kids how to be Safety Smart around electricity. Learn the shocking truth about conductors and insulators and why electricity can be dangerous if you become part of the circuit.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-01-01
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Mank
Overview: 1930s Hollywood is reevaluated through the eyes of scathing social critic and alcoholic screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz as he races to finish the screenplay of Citizen Kane.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-11-13
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PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie
Overview: After their ship gets caught in a mysterious storm, the PAW Patrol pups crash land on an uncharted tropical island filled with dinosaurs. They meet Rex, a pup who has been stranded on the island for years and has become an expert in all things dino-related. When the PAW Patrol’s archrival, Humdinger, begins recklessly mining in hopes of exploiting the island for its natural resources, he inadvertently causes a huge, dormant volcano to erupt. The PAW Patrol pups are then thrown into a series of high-stakes, dino-sized rescues bigger than anything they’ve done before, as they must stop Humdinger before everything on the island goes extinct.
Genres: Family Comedy Adventure Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2026-07-24
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