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Melissa Rauch: Wiki, Bio, Career & Husband
Melissa Rauch is an American actress, comedian, writer, director and producer best known for her portrayal of Bernadette Rostenkowski Wolowitz on CBS’ ‘The Big Bang Theory.’
At its peak, her income increased from $75,000 per episode to $500,000 per season – totalling an impressive $11 million annually. Melissa Rauch was born into a Jewish family to Susan and David Rauch; her younger brother Ben follows suit.
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Melissa Rauch Wiki
| Name | Melissa Rauch |
| Profession | American actress, writer, director, and producer |
| Age | 42 Years |
| Nationality | United States of America |
| Religion | Judaism |
| Net Worth | $20 Million |
Melissa Rauch Bio
While attending Marlboro High School, Melissa developed an interest in acting which culminated with the theme of her Bat Mitzvah (coming-of-age Jewish ritual), “Melissa’s Comedy Club”. Melissa graduated from Marymount Manhattan College in New York City in 2002.
An American actress, model, writer, producer and comedian born on June 23, 1980. In 2013 she earned a nomination for the Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as Bernadette Rostenkowski-Wolowitz on the popular series The Big Bang Theory.
From 2004-2008, Rauch was a regular guest on VH1’s “Best Week Ever,” portraying Tina in the American adaptation of “Kath & Kim,” as well as Summer on HBO’s fantasy horror series “True Blood.”
Rauch voiced Harley Quinn in the 2017 animated film, “Batman and Harley Quinn.” Additionally, she co-wrote, produced, and starred in the 2015 sports comedy-drama “The Bronze.” Furthermore, Rauch had minor roles in Ode to Joy (2019), Ice Age: Collision Course (2016), Flock of Dudes (both 2016) and I Love You, Man (2009).
Melissa’s Career
Early in her career, Rauch made regular appearances on VH1’s “Best Week Ever.” In season three of The Big Bang Theory, she debuted as Bernadette Rostenkowski – Penny’s coworker at The Cheesecake Factory who started dating Howard Wolowitz.
Later in that same season, Rauch took on the role of Howard’s fiancee and earned herself a recurring character status.
At the conclusion of Season 5, Melissa and other cast members were nominated for an Award by the Screen Actors Guild Award in December 2011. This marked Melissa’s fifth consecutive nomination as part of an ensemble comedy series.
However, Rauch is best known for her roles on Big Bang Theory and has also appeared in Wright v. Wrong, The Office, the American adaptation of Kath & Kim, I Love You, Man, and True Blood over the years.
Additionally, along with Casey Wilson, June Diane Raphael, Jessica St. Clair, and Danielle Schneider she is part of “The Realest Real Housewives,” a comedy stage show on Bravo TV that airs weekly.
In “The Bronze,” which Rauch co-wrote and produced, she played bronze medalist Hope Ann Greggory who holds onto her glory days.
The 2015 Sundance Film Festival premiered the movie; Variety reported that Rauch had never directed before while Winston wrote the screenplay with her. Fortunately, Sony Pictures purchased it in September 2015.
Are Melissa Rauch and Winston Beigel married?
Yes, Winston Beigel, a writer who collaborated on “The Miss Education of Jenna Bush” and other projects, is her husband. On July 11, 2017 Melissa revealed she was expecting a child and mentioned having previously experienced miscarriage.
On December 4, 2017 Rauch announced the birth of Sadie on Instagram; shortly thereafter Brooks followed suit on May 4, 2020.
Rauch’s voice for Bernadette is inspired by both of her parents: Mrs. Wolowitz’s “eerie, haranguing imitation” is modelled after her dad while Bernadette’s “sweet, high-pitched purr” comes from her mother. However, in comparison to Rauch’s real voice, both are “pretty different”.
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