Melissa Rauch

Actress
Producer
Writer

Follows judge Abby Stone, as she presides over the night shift of a Manhattan arraignment court and tries to bring order to its crew.

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Night Court (2023– )

Melissa Ivy Rauch was born in Marlboro, New Jersey. She attended Marymount Manhattan College in New York City, where she received a BFA degree. While going to school, Melissa performed stand-up comedy around Manhattan, and soon made a name for herself on the NYC comedy scene. Her one-woman show, "The Miss Education of Jenna Bush", in which she portrayed Jenna Bush Hager, the former President's daughter, garnered critical acclaim and played to sold-out audiences (Outstanding Solo Show and TheaterMania's Audience Favorite Award--New York International Fringe Festival/HBO's US Comedy Arts Festival).

Melissa resides in Los Angeles, California, with Winston Rauch, her husband and writing partner.

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Awards
- 1 win & 10 nominations

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George Takei, Simon Helberg, Katee Sackhoff, and Melissa Rauch in The Big Bang Theory (2007)

Mayim Bialik, Kaley Cuoco, and Melissa Rauch in The Big Bang Theory (2007)

Mayim Bialik, Stephen Colbert, Kaley Cuoco, Johnny Galecki, Simon Helberg, Jim Parsons, Melissa Rauch, and Kunal Nayyar in Johnny Galecki/Jim Parsons/Kaley Cuoco/Simon Helberg/Kunal Nayyar/Mayim Bialik/Melissa Rauch/Barenaked Ladies (2019)

Mayim Bialik, Kaley Cuoco, Johnny Galecki, Simon Helberg, Jim Parsons, Melissa Rauch, and Kunal Nayyar in The Big Bang Theory (2007)

Jason Kravits, Kaley Cuoco, and Melissa Rauch in The Big Bang Theory (2007)

Simon Helberg and Melissa Rauch in The Big Bang Theory (2007)

Kaley Cuoco, Melissa Rauch, and D'Kia Anderson in The Big Bang Theory (2007)

Known for

The Big Bang Theory

8.2

TV Series

Bernadette Rostenkowski

Batman and Harley Quinn

5.9

Harley Quinn
Harleen Quinzel(voice)

2017

The Bronze

6.1

Hope Ann Greggory

2015

Ice Age: Collision Course

5.6

Francine(voice)

2016

Credits

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Actress

Night Court
- Abby Stone
- TV Series
- 2023
Firebuds
- Beth Bayani (voice)
- TV Series
- 2022–2023
The Chicken Squad
- Dinah
- TV Series
- 2021–2022
Animaniacs
- Marie Antoinette (voice)
- TV Series
- 2020
Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite
- Gwen the Cat (voice)
- 2020
Robot Chicken
- Betty Spaghetty
- Rainbow Brightstar (voice)
- TV Series
- 2019
The Laundromat
- Melanie
- 2019
The Big Bang Theory
- Bernadette Rostenkowski
- TV Series
- 2009–2019
Ode to Joy
- Bethany
- 2019
Black Monday
- Shira
- TV Series
- 2019
Sofia the First
- Tizzy (voice)
- TV Series
- 2015–2018
Batman and Harley Quinn
- Harley Quinn
- Harleen Quinzel (voice)
- 2017
Ant-Man
- Wasp
- Hope Pym (voice)
- TV Mini Series
- 2017
Star vs. the Forces of Evil
- Baby (voice)
- TV Series
- 2017
Blaze and the Monster Machines
- Light Thief (voice)
- TV Series
- 2017

Producer

Writer

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Personal details

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Official sites
- Facebook
- Instagram
Height
- 4′ 11¾″ (1.52 m)
Born
- June 23, 1980
- Marlboro, New Jersey, USA
Spouse
- Winston RauchOctober 10, 2009 - present (2 children)
Children
Parents
Relatives
- Ben Rauch(Sibling)
Other works
National commercial campaign: Staples
Publicity listings
- 3 Interviews
- 1 Pictorial

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Trivia
Has stated that the voice she uses as "Bernadette" on The Big Bang Theory (2007) is based on her mother's voice.

Quotes
I was a theater dork in high school and did all the plays. My theater teacher in high school, Janet Spahr, was absolutely incredible and mentored me throughout school. She taught me a lot about relying on my instincts.