Melissa Rauch is an American actress, comedian, and writer, best known for her role as Bernadette Rostenkowski-Wolowitz on the popular television show The Big Bang Theory. Born on June 23, 1980, in Marlboro Township, New Jersey, she developed an interest in acting at a young age and pursued her passion through various performances and comedy shows. In addition to her work on The Big Bang Theory, Rauch has appeared in films such as The Bronze and has lent her voice to animated series like Batman and Harley Quinn. She is also known for her stand-up comedy and has made guest appearances on several talk shows.