Neil deGrasse Tyson American Actor Known for Europa Report
Neil deGrasse Tyson · astrophysicist and science writer · American
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Biography
Neil deGrasse Tyson (5 October 1958, Manhattan) is an American actor. He is known for This Is Me...Now: A Love Story (2024) and Behind The Brand.
Early life
He attended Columbia University (Doctor of Philosophy, astrophysics), finishing in 1991; Harvard College; and University of Texas at Austin.
Career
The earliest of his listed screen credits is Europa Report, from 2013. In total, 5 films and 4 TV series are listed from 2013 to 2024. Listed parts include Neil deGrasse Tyson in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016).
Recognition
He won an Isaac Asimov Science Award in 2009. Neil deGrasse Tyson also has received a Knight Innovation Award (2015) and a NAS Public Welfare Medal (2015). In all, Neil deGrasse Tyson has won 10 awards.
Personal life
He is married to Alice Young.
Filmography
9 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | This Is Me...Now: A Love Story | Film | |
| 2020– | Cosmos: Possible Worlds | TV series | |
| 2017 | The Truth Is in the Stars | self | Film |
| 2016 | Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice | Neil deGrasse Tyson | Film |
| 2016 | For the Love of Spock | Film | |
| 2015– | StarTalk | TV series | |
| 2014– | Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey | TV series | |
| 2013 | Europa Report | Film | |
| Behind The Brand | TV series |
Awards and nominations
10 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Carl Sandburg Literary Award | Won | |
| 2017 | Dwight Nicholson Medal for Outreach | Won | |
| 2017 | Hubbard Medal | Won | |
| 2017 | Stephen Hawking Medal For Science Communication | Won | |
| 2015 | Knight Innovation Award | Won | |
| 2015 | NAS Public Welfare Medal | Won | |
| 2009 | Isaac Asimov Science Award | Won | |
| Fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry | Won | ||
| NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal | Won | ||
| Science Writing Award | Won |
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Frequently asked questions
How old is Neil deGrasse Tyson?
Neil deGrasse Tyson is 68 years old, born on 5 October 1958 in Manhattan.
What is Neil deGrasse Tyson known for?
Neil deGrasse Tyson is known for This Is Me...Now: A Love Story (2024) and Behind The Brand.
What is Neil deGrasse Tyson’s nationality?
Neil deGrasse Tyson is American, born in Manhattan.
Who is Neil deGrasse Tyson married to?
Neil deGrasse Tyson is married to Alice Young.
Has Neil deGrasse Tyson won any awards?
Yes. 10 awards are on record, including Carl Sandburg Literary Award (2018).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q310903), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Norwegian University of Science and Technology · CC BY-SA 2.0
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