Melissa Ivy Rauch was born in Marlboro, New Jersey, to Susan and David Rauch. She has a brother, Ben, and was raised in a Jewish household. Rauch attended Marymount Manhattan College in New York City, where she received a BFA degree. While going to school, Melissa performed stand-up comedy around Manhattan, and soon made a name for herself on the NYC comedy scene. Her one-woman show, "The Miss Education of Jenna Bush", in which she portrayed 'Jenna Bush , her husband and writing partner.
Has stated that the voice she uses as "Bernadette" on "The Big Bang Theory" is based on her mothers voice.
Got her start as a stand-up comedian on stages throughout the New York City, including the same open mike in the back room of Hamburger Harrys in Times Square, where Zach Galifianakis first graced a stage.
Has a brother named Ben Rauch.
Met her future husband, Winston Rauch , in college when he was known by his birth name, Winston Beigel.
Ranked #64 on Maxims "Hot 100" of 2014 list.
Rauch announced that she was pregnant on July 11, 2017, and disclosed that she had a miscarriage previously.
Has a daughter, Sadie Rauch (birth announced on December 4, 2017), with her husband Winston Rauch.
I was a theater dork in high school and did all the plays. My theater,teacher in high school, Janet Spahr, was absolutely incredible and,mentored me throughout school. She taught me a lot about relying on my,instincts.
When I was out of work when I first moved to L. A.
My first waitress job was at Johnny Rockets in New Jersey, and then I,waited tables at a sports bar.
We must take down the carnies. I think we need to start a campaign to,defeat their scamming ways. I never win the boardwalk basketball game.
I knew from a young age that I wanted to perform. I went to an arts camp,called Brookdale Arts Camp, in New Jersey, from the time I was 6, and,then I was a counselor there through high school.
I love an arcade. I love a boardwalk game. But I also love a,rollercoaster. Though I think the rollercoaster love comes from the,fact that it took a really long time for me to reach the height,requirement, so I promised myself very early on that when I reach that,I will not take it for granted.
I was a theater dork in high school and did all the plays. My theater teacher in high school, Janet Spahr, was absolutely incredible and mentored me throughout school. She taught me a lot about relying on my instincts.
