List of Famous people with last name Nye

William Sanford Nye, popularly known as Bill Nye the Science Guy, is an American mechanical engineer, science communicator, and television presenter. He is best known as the host of the PBS and syndicated children's science show Bill Nye the Science Guy (1993–1998), the Netflix show Bill Nye Saves the World (2017–2018), and for his many subsequent appearances in popular media as a science educator.

Carolyn Nye McGeoy, known professionally as Carrie Nye, was an American actress. In her career spanning 32 years, she was nominated for a Tony Award in 1965, a Primetime Emmy Award in 1980, and a Drama Desk Award in 1981.

Robert Carroll Nye was an American film actor. He appeared in 58 films between 1925 and 1944.

Louis Nye was an American comedic actor. He was an entertainer to the troops during World War II and is best known for his work on countless television, film and radio programs.

Benjamin Emmet Nye, Sr. was an American makeup artist for the Hollywood film industry for over four decades, from the 1930s to the early 1980s. He worked on over five hundred 20th Century Fox films both in and out of Hollywood. Including Gone with the Wind (1939), Miracle on 34th Street (1947), Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953), The King and I (1956), The Fly (1958), Valley of the Dolls (1967), and Planet of the Apes (1968).

G. Raymond Nye was an American film actor whose career began in silent era and lasted until the 1950s. He appeared in 111 films between 1912 and 1952.

James Warren Nye was an American attorney and politician. He was most notable for his service as Governor of Nevada Territory and a United States Senator from Nevada.