Melissa Rauch
Known for
Melissa Rauch, a New Jersey native who cut her teeth in New York stand-up, became a television fixture as Bernadette Rostenkowski in 'The Big Bang Theory' (2009-2019), the tiny microbiologist whose squeaky sweetness masked a will of iron. She co-wrote and starred in the acid gymnastics comedy 'The Bronze' (2015), voiced Harley Quinn in the animated film 'Batman and Harley Quinn' (2017) and now presides over the reboot of 'Night Court' (2023) as Judge Abby Stone, which she also produces. Her comedy thrives on the gap between cute exterior and steely core.
Melissa Rauch
13 Movies
11 Series
Melissa Rauch, a New Jersey native who cut her teeth in New York stand-up, became a television fixture as Bernadette Rostenkowski in 'The Big Bang Theory' (2009-2019), the tiny microbiologist whose squeaky sweetness masked a will of iron. She co-wrote and starred in the acid gymnastics comedy 'The Bronze' (2015), voiced Harley Quinn in the animated film 'Batman and Harley Quinn' (2017) and now presides over the reboot of 'Night Court' (2023) as Judge Abby Stone, which she also produces. Her comedy thrives on the gap between cute exterior and steely core.
Movies
Plays Francine (voice)
Ice Age: Collision Course
2016
Plays Melanie
The Laundromat
2019
Plays Woman Jogger Yelling at Sydney
I Love You, Man
2009
Plays Harley Quinn (voice)
Batman and Harley Quinn
2017
Plays Marie
Are You Here
2013
Plays Gwen the Cat (voice)
Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite
2020
Writer
Plays Hope Annabelle Greggory
The Bronze
2016
Plays Bethany
Ode to Joy
2019
Plays Megan
Delirious
2007
Plays Kiki Brownstone (voice)
Scooby-Doo! and the Beach Beastie
2015
Plays Jamie
Flock of Dudes
2015
Plays Carrie
In Lieu of Flowers
2013
TV Shows
Plays Bernadette Rostenkowski
The Big Bang Theory
2007
Producer
Plays Abby Stone
Night Court
2023
Plays Summer
True Blood
2008
Plays Tina
Kath & Kim
2008
Plays Wasp / Hope Pym (voice)
Marvel's Ant-Man
2017
Plays Shira
Black Monday
2019
Plays Calliope
The Hotwives of Orlando
2014
Plays Tizzy (voice)
Sofia the First
2013
Plays Cathy
The Office
2005
Plays Marie (voice)
Animaniacs
2020
Plays Bernadette Rostenkowski
Stuart Fails to Save the Universe
2026
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Full Filmography
Stuart Fails to Save the Universe
Bernadette Rostenkowski · 1 episode
2026
TV
Night Court
Abby Stone · 47 episodes
2023–
TV
Animaniacs
Marie (voice) · 1 episode
2020
TV
Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite
Gwen the Cat (voice)
2020
Film
Black Monday
Shira · 2 episodes
2019
TV
The Laundromat
Melanie
2019
Film
Ode to Joy
Bethany
2019
Film
Marvel's Ant-Man
Wasp / Hope Pym (voice) · 6 episodes
2017
TV
Batman and Harley Quinn
Harley Quinn (voice)
2017
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Melissa Rauch and where are they from?
Melissa Rauch is 46 years old, born on June 23, 1980 in Marlboro Township, New Jersey, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Melissa Rauch?
Melissa Rauch is best known for roles in Ice Age: Collision Course, I Love You, Man, The Laundromat.
How many movies has Melissa Rauch been in?
Over a 19-year career (since 2007), Melissa Rauch has appeared in 13 movies and 11 TV shows.
What was Melissa Rauch's first movie?
The career of Melissa Rauch began with Delirious (2007).
What is Melissa Rauch's most recent movie or series?
Melissa Rauch's most recent release is Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, which premiered on July 23, 2026.
What TV shows has Melissa Rauch appeared in?
On television, Melissa Rauch has appeared in The Big Bang Theory, The Office, True Blood, Animaniacs.
Melissa Rauch
1980-06-23 · Marlboro Township, New Jersey, USA
Melissa Rauch is an American actress and comedian, best known for her role as Bernadette Rostenkowski-Wolowitz in The Big Bang Theory.