Melissa Rauch is an American actress who rose to fame when she hit the limelight in the CBS sitcom, THE BIG BANG THEORY. She played the role of Dr Bernadette Rostenkowski-Wolowitz in the show. Apart from that, she also played the character of Jenna Busy in the famous ‘The Miss Education of Jenna Bush’, which was deemed as a one-woman show. Melissa is Jewish by religion and was raised as one along with her brother Ben. Since childhood, she showed an interest in acting and stage shows.
American actress Melissa Rauch
Melissa Rauch schooled at Frank Defino Central Elementary School in Marlboro, New Jersey, and then went on to complete high school at Marlboro High School, which is where the thought of becoming an actress came to her. And to do so, Melissa attended Marymount Manhattan College in New York City, where she was bestowed with a degree in BFA. Melissa is well known for her comedy acts.
She was regularly seen on VH1’s programme- Best Week Ever television show. Her major breakthrough though came in 2009, with BIG BANG THEORY. She also has acted in several movies– TRUE BLOOD, I LOVE YOU, MAN and television series such as THE OFFICE, to name a few. Without much ado, let’s take a look at her personal profile and learn more about her!
Biography/Wiki:
| Name | Melissa Ivy Rauch |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Melissa |
| Birthday Date | 23rd June 1980 |
| Birth Place | Marlboro, New Jersey, United States |
| Occupation | American actress and comedian |
| Sun Sign (Horoscope) | Cancer |
| Age | 40 years |
| Nationality | American |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Hobbies | Reading and playing Bernadette Rostenkowski |
Education:
| School | Frank Defino Central Elementary School, Marlboro, New Jersey, US |
|---|---|
| College | Marymount Manhattan College in New York City in 2002 |
Family:
| Father | David Rauch |
|---|---|
| Mother | Susan Rauch |
| Siblings/Brothers | Older brother, Ben Rauch |
| Sisters | N/a |
| Husband/Spouse | Winston Beigel(Screenwriter) |
| Children’s | Not known |
Height Weight, Body Measurements:
| Height | 1.5 m or 5 ft 2 inches |
|---|---|
| Weight | 57 kilograms |
| Waist Size | 27 inches |
| Hips size | 35 inches |
| Bra Size | 36C |
| Body Shape/Build | Average |
| Eye Colour | Blue |
| Hair Colour | Blonde |
| Shoe Size | 6.5 US |
| Dress Size | 8 US |
| Figure Measurements | 36-27-35 inches |
Boyfriend, Affairs, Past Relationship:
| Boyfriend | Winston Beigel |
|---|---|
| Marital Status | Married |
“Melissa Rauch is a married woman living the best part of her life with Winston Beigel since 2007. Melissa and Winston are believed to be together from very early days. They are together since their college days but, their official patch up was announced in 2006, which was followed by their marriage in 2007. They seem very happy together with no child as a sign of their marital life.Talking about the past love life of Melissa Rauch, there is no information related to the previous boyfriends because of the private lifestyle of Melissa. Presently, Melissa and Winston are sharing some part of their work as Winston is her writing partner. They wrote ‘The Condon Killer’ in 2009 which is a short movie.”
Favourite Things:
| Colour | Red and Blue |
|---|---|
| Food | Smoothies |
| Place | N/a |
| Sport | Biking |
| Brand | N/a |
| Actor | N/a |
| Actress | Meryl Streep, Carol Burnett, and Gilda Radner |
| Films | N/a |
Social Media Profiles:
| IMDB | IMDB |
Professional Career:
First Debut: Delirious, 2006
Brand Endorsements:
- Staples
- Dunkin Donuts
- McDonald’s
- NBC’s Saturday Night Live to name a few
Career Achievements:
In 2017, she has won the Screen Actors Guild Awards for her Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series (The Big Bang Theory). This award of her was shared with Mayim Bialik, Kaley Cuoco, Johnny Galecki, Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar and Jim Parsons.
| Net Worth | $6 million |
|---|---|
| Salary per Film/Remuneration | Not known |
Melissa Rauch Weight Loss:
Workout Plan:
- Yoga
- Biking
- Playing basketball
- Kickboxing
Diet Plan:
Her motto is simple, “EAT LIKE A STAR” as she said in an interview. Apart from that, Melissa loves to eat Amaranth for breakfast, which she says is an alternative to oatmeal. It is gluten-free and gives her the energy she needs in abundance. She does not follow diet plans but has five short balanced meals a day which gives her the vitamins, minerals, proteins, and fibre her body needs.
| Breakfast | Amaranth, oatmeal |
|---|---|
| Pre-lunch | N/A |
| Lunch | Vitamins, minerals, proteins and fibre foods |
| Post-lunch | N/A |
| Brunch | N/A |
| Dinner | Homemade food |
Facts:
- Melissa Rauch met Winston, her husband when she was in college
- Melissa takes her inspiration in life and her career from Meryl Streep and Carol Burnett the most
- If not working, you would find her in her pyjamas and flip-flops by the pool lazing around and with a good book in hand
- She was the voice of famous characters SCOOBY-DOO and KIKI, and BEACH BEASTIE too.
- Melissa Rauch is schooled at Frank Defino Central Elementary School in Marlboro, New Jersey, and then went on to complete high school at Marlboro High School.
- There were rumours that she used breast implants and boob jobs to look good; which were false, Melissa is naturally blessed.
- Melissa Rauch is quite short but does a lot of gym and workout routines for her height
- Her favourite ways to unwind is cooking and meditating
- Her first ever job was that of a waitress, and this was before acting began
- Melissa Rauch Brand Endorsements such as Staples, Dunkin Donuts, McDonald’s, NBC’s Saturday Night Live to name a few.
- She was the voice of famous characters SCOOBY-DOO and KIKI, and BEACH BEASTIE too.
- There were rumours that she used breast implants and boob jobs to look good; which were false, Melissa is naturally blessed.
- Melissa Rauch was the YELLER GIRL for real in the movie I LOVE YOU, MAN- the female jogger that yells at Sidney in the movie, which was not a part of the script.
- In 2011, she became a part of the comedy saga, THE REALEST REAL HOUSEWIVES, which was being played at the famous Upright Citizens Brigade Theater.
They say good things come in small packages, and Melissa proves the same! Do write in about this post, and how you liked it!
