Learn about Melissa Rauch, the actress and comedian who plays Dr. Bernadette Rostenkowski-Wolowitz on The Big Bang Theory. Find out her height, weight, age, measurements, husband, net worth and more. Learn how the "Night Court" star overcame struggles, failures, and discrimination to become a successful actress and advocate for equal pay. Discover her journey from a shy kid in New Jersey to a household name on "The Big Bang Theory." Some unknown facts about Melissa Rauch Does Melissa Rauch smoke?: No Does Melissa Rauch drink alcohol?: Yes She told in an interview that the voice which she got famous with was inspired from her mother’s voice. Melissa conducted many single woman shows as a comedian before entering into “The Big Bang Theory”. She got good fame as a stand up comedian in a very short time. She also as many of her co-stars in “The Big Bang Theory”, wanted to act from a very young age. Her husband is ... Melissa Rauch Melissa Rauch is an American actress and comedian, best known for her role as Dr. Bernadette Rostenkowski-Wolowitz on The Big Bang Theory. Rauch was born and raised in Marlboro, New Jersey, and graduated with a BFA in acting from Marymount Manhattan College. Her earliest TV credits include appearances on the VH1 comedy show Best Week Ever. Rauch's other TV credits include recurring roles on Kath & Kim and True Blood, along with appearances on The Office and Dirty Sexy Money ...