About
Melissa Ivy Rauch is an American actress known primarily for her role as Bernadette Rostenkowski-Wolowitz on the CBS sitcom *The Big Bang Theory*, a role for which she received a Critics Choice Television Award nomination in 2013. More recently, she starred in and executive produced three seasons of the revival of *Night Court*. Rauch has established herself as a talented comedic actress.
Career Timeline
*The Big Bang Theory* Start
Joins *The Big Bang Theory* in season 3, marking her breakthrough.
Recurring to Main Cast
Her character becomes a main cast member on *The Big Bang Theory*.
Critics Choice Nomination
Receives a Critics Choice Television Award nomination for *The Big Bang Theory*.
Continued TV success
Continues to see success as part of the main cast of *The Big Bang Theory*.
Increased Salary Negotiations
Negotiates a higher salary for *The Big Bang Theory*.
*The Big Bang Theory* Ends
*The Big Bang Theory* concludes after 12 seasons.
*Night Court* Revival Star
Stars in and executive produces the revival of *Night Court*.
*Night Court* success
Revival of *Night Court* increases fanbase and income.
Established TV Actress
Maintains her career as a comedic TV actress.
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Last updated: February 25, 2026