- Source of Wealth: Film, Television
- Age: 39
- Birth Place: Marlboro, New Jersey, USA
- Height: 1.5 m (4′ 11″)
- Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs)
- Marital Status: Married (Winston Beigel)
- Full Name: Melissa Ivy Rauch
- Nationality: American
- Date of Birth: June 23, 1980
- Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish
- Occupation: Actress, Comedienne
- Education: Marymount Manhattan College
- Children: 1 (Sadie)
Melissas Rauch is a magnificent comedienne with an estimated net worth of $8 million. Melissa Rauch is a critically acclaimed actress who is best recognized with her role as Bernadette Rostenkowski-Wolowitz in the sitcom The Big Bang Theory.
Melissa Ivy Rauch was born on June 23, 1980 in Marlboro Township, New Jersey. She attended Marlboro High School where she developed her interest in acting. She graduated in 2002 from Marymount Manhattan College in New York City. While in college, she was also performing as a stand-up comedienne around the Manhattan area.
Rauch stared her career as a regular contributor to VH1’s Best Week Ever television show. In 2009, her TV career debuted when she was cast as Bernadette in The Big Bang Theory. During the third season, she joined as Penny’s co-worker and started dating Howard Wolowitz. The following season, her character became Howard’s fiancee and she became a series regular. Later on, she appeared in films such as Delirious, Man, I Love You and Thunder Geniuses. She also appeared in the comedic stage show titled The Realest Real Housewive. Rauch was also noted for her role in projects like True Blood, Kath & Kim (the US remake), Dirty Sexy Money, I Love You Man and Wright v Wrong.