Overview
- Nye’s star, the 2,821st on the Walk of Fame, was unveiled Monday at 6357 Hollywood Boulevard in the television category.
- Boston Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown delivered a tribute, crediting Nye with sparking his love of science and inspiring students in public schools.
- Actor Joel McHale and comedian Ross Shafer joined the ceremony honoring the former 'Almost Live!' contributor and 'Science Guy' host.
- Nye told the crowd the recognition "means a great deal" and said, "I love science. I love comedy. I love television."
- The engineer-turned-educator’s career spans Boeing and Cornell to 19 Emmy wins for 'Bill Nye the Science Guy,' leadership of The Planetary Society, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.