Melissa Rauch Height, Pics, Weight, Age, Husband, Net Worth 2026
Melissa Rauch is an American actress, comedian, writer, and producer best known for her role as Dr. Bernadette Rostenkowski-Wolowitz on the long-running CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory.
Melissa Ivy Rauch was born on June 23, 1980, in Marlboro Township, New Jersey. She is 46 years old. She is American and was raised in a Jewish family. Her parents are David and Susan Rauch; she has a brother named Ben.
Approximately 4′11″–5′0″ (1.50–1.52 m)
Zodiac Sign
Cancer
Career
Rauch began her career in comedy and small television and film roles. Early credits include appearances on Best Week Ever, the American remake of Kath & Kim, True Blood, and films such as I Love You, Man.
Her breakthrough came in 2009 when she joined The Big Bang Theory in season 3 as Bernadette Rostenkowski, a role that became a series regular. She remained with the show through its conclusion in 2019, appearing in more than 200 episodes. The high-pitched voice she used for the character was inspired by her mother’s voice (without the New Jersey accent). She received a Critics’ Choice Television Award nomination for the role.
After The Big Bang Theory, she starred in, co-wrote, and co-produced the sports comedy film The Bronze (2015). She provided the voice of Harley Quinn in the animated film Batman and Harley Quinn (2017) and appeared in projects including The Laundromat (2019) opposite Meryl Streep.
She later starred in and executive-produced the revival of the classic sitcom Night Court (2023–2025), playing Judge Abby Stone. The series ran for multiple seasons and included a reunion episode with her former Big Bang Theory co-star Mayim Bialik.
Melissa Rauch Husband
Melissa Rauch married Winston Beigel (who later took the professional name Winston Rauch) in 2007. He is her writing and producing partner. The couple have two children: a daughter, Sadie (born 2017), and a son, Brooks (born 2020). They reside in Los Angeles.
Physical Appearance
Height
Approximately 4′11″–5′0″ (1.50–1.52 m)
Hair Color
Blonde
Eye Color
Blue
Notable
Distinctive high-pitched voice used for Bernadette; petite stature often referenced in comedy
Melissa Rauch Net Worth
Melissa Rauch’s net worth is commonly estimated at approximately $20 million. Her primary earnings came from The Big Bang Theory, followed by producing and starring in Night Court, film work, voice roles, and writing/producing projects through her company with her husband.
FAQs
How old is Melissa Rauch?
Born June 23, 1980 — she is 46 years old
Who is Melissa Rauch?
She is an American actress best known for playing Bernadette on The Big Bang Theory and later starring in and producing the Night Court revival.
