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Neil DeGrasse Tyson

NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal Recipient Host of "Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey" NY Times Bestselling Author, "Death By Black Hole and Other Cosmic Quandaries"

Prior to Cosmos, Celebrity Speaker Neil deGrasse Tyson appeared as television host and narrator for the series Nova as well as Nova ScienceNow from 2005 through 2011. Other television appearances include guest starring on the popular series The Big Bang Theory and Stargate: Atlantis. He has also been on countless talk shows including Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Tavis Smiley, Larry King Now, The Charlie Rose Show, Inside Edition, and Fox and Friends.

Off camera, Tyson works in the American Museum of Natural History as research associate in the department of astrophysics. He is also the Frederick P. Rose Director of Hayden Planetarium at the Rose Center for Earth and Space. He has published countless books on the universe including his latest, Space Chronicles: Facing the Ultimate Frontier, which he released in 2012. Throughout his career, Neil deGrasse has received several honors including being named one of the Fifty Most Important African-Americans in Research Science, one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential persons in the world, and many more.

Fees vary based on the celebrity or speaker, travel needs, performance type, and event location. Most bookings include an appearance fee, travel costs, and production requirements. SME Entertainment Group provides detailed estimates before any commitments.
Availability depends on Neil DeGrasse Tyson’s travel schedule, tour dates, and filming or corporate commitments. We confirm availability quickly so you can lock in your event plans.
Neil DeGrasse Tyson can deliver keynotes, performances, meet-and-greets, Q&A sessions, or custom programming. We outline all options and help tailor the experience to your audience.
Most of our talent requires specific AV setups, hospitality needs, and travel accommodations. We translate every rider into clear, manageable steps so there are no surprises.
Hosts often look for increased attendance, deeper engagement, or added credibility. We share relevant case studies, past events, and positioning guidance to ensure the talent supports your goals.
The process includes inquiry, availability check, offer submission, contract execution, and event coordination. Timelines vary, but many bookings finalize within one to three weeks.
Yes, many speakers and performers can tailor content to your theme, audience, or organization. We help shape and refine requests to ensure a seamless fit.
We provide background, reviews, and insights from past events. Our recommendations focus on reliability, audience response, and how well the talent collaborates with hosts.
Some talent can record promo videos, join media interviews, or approve social assets. Availability for promotional work is usually negotiated during contracting.
Contracts include clauses for refunds, rescheduling, substitutions, and unexpected circumstances. We guide you through all policies to protect your event.


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