Bill Nye
Summary
Bill Nye was honored with the 2,821st star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday, September 22, 2025 at 11:30 am PT at 6357 Hollywood Boulevard. Nye received his star in the category of Television.
WHO | HONOREE Bill Nye
EMCEE Hollywood Chamber of Commerce President, Steve Nissen
GUEST SPEAKERS Jaylen Brown and Ross Shafer
WHAT Dedication of the 2,821st star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
WHEN September 22, 2025 at 11:30 AM PT
WHERE 6357 Hollywood Boulevard
WATCH LIVE The event was streamed live exclusively at www.walkoffame.com
Bill Nye was honored with the 2,821st star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday, September 22, 2025 at 11:30 am PT at 6357 Hollywood Boulevard. Nye received his star in the category of Television. Joining emcee Steve Nissen were 2024 NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics, 2024 NBA Champions, and comedian, host and motivational speaker Ross Shafer.
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce administers the legendary Walk of Fame for the City of Los Angeles and has proudly hosted the globally iconic star ceremonies for decades. Millions of people from here and around the world have visited this cultural landmark since 1960.
ABOUT OUR HONOREE
“The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome Bill Nye to the Hollywood Walk of Fame,” stated Ana Martinez, Walk of Fame producer. “His star is a tribute to his dedication in making science accessible and entertaining for all ages through his iconic educational show,” added Martinez.
Bill Nye is a science educator, engineer, comedian, television presenter, inventor, keynote speaker and New York Times bestselling author. As the co-creator and host of the Emmy Award-winning 90’s television series Bill Nye the Science Guy, Nye helped introduce generations of viewers to science and engineering in an entertaining and accessible manner, fostering an understanding and appreciation for the science that makes our world work.
Nye is a respected champion of scientific literacy who has challenged opponents of evidence-based education and policy on climate change, evolution and critical thinking.
In January 2025, Nye was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor, in recognition of his dedication to science education. He currently serves as CEO of The Planetary Society, the world’s largest and most influential non-governmental space organization, co-founded by Carl Sagan.
In addition to his role as a science educator, Nye is passionate about spreading awareness of Ataxia, the rare degenerative conditions of the nervous system that affects his family, and furthering research efforts to better understand it. He is also a long-standing advisor for ExploraVision, a STEM scholarship competition for K-12 students, and an ambassador for Global Citizen, working with the organization since 2015 to help end extreme poverty. Alongside his charitable work, Nye is a proud member of the National Science Teaching Association and a long-time supporter of the Sierra Club.
