Lance Barber
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Lance Barber is an American actor born in Battle Creek, Michigan, who has built a recognizable career across network sitcom television. He played bully-turned-adult Jimmy Speckerman on 'The Big Bang Theory' before returning to the franchise as George Cooper Sr. on the prequel 'Young Sheldon'. His other credits include recurring roles on 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'How I Met Your Mother'. He remains a familiar comic supporting presence across the extended 'Big Bang Theory' universe.
Lance Barber
9 Movies
34 Series
Lance Barber is an American actor born in Battle Creek, Michigan, who has built a recognizable career across network sitcom television. He played bully-turned-adult Jimmy Speckerman on 'The Big Bang Theory' before returning to the franchise as George Cooper Sr. on the prequel 'Young Sheldon'. His other credits include recurring roles on 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'How I Met Your Mother'. He remains a familiar comic supporting presence across the extended 'Big Bang Theory' universe.
TV Shows
Plays George Cooper
Young Sheldon
2017
Plays Paulie G.
The Comeback
2005
Plays Bill Ponderosa
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
2005
Plays Lucas Ashcroft
Faking It
2014
Plays Nick Lowry
Californication
2007
Plays Dr. Gabler
black-ish
2014
Plays George Cooper
Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage
2024
Plays Phone Guy
What I Like About You
2002
Plays Steve
Joey
2004
Plays Al Wayons
CSI: Miami
2002
Plays Bill the Deliveryman
Monk
2002
Plays Thad
Free Agents
2011
Plays Daniel
The Mentalist
2008
Plays The Man at Inn
Gilmore Girls
2000
Plays Johnny John
The Middleman
2008
Plays Tommy
Baby Daddy
2012
Plays Bruce (voice)
All Hail King Julien
2014
Plays Phil Stockton
Dr. Ken
2015
Plays Phil
Grey's Anatomy
2005
Plays Howard Norden
ER
1994
Plays Teddy Lazlow
Franklin & Bash
2011
Plays Justgrillin' (voice)
Bob's Burgers
2011
Plays Jimmy Speckerman
The Big Bang Theory
2007
Plays Frank
Justified
2010
Plays Larry
Masters of Sex
2013
Plays Guard #1
How I Met Your Mother
2005
Plays Patrick
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
2013
Plays Tyler
Hot in Cleveland
2010
Plays Clyde
The Crazy Ones
2013
Plays Cop
Key & Peele
2012
Latest Trailers
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Fool's Paradise
Full Filmography
Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage
George Cooper · 2 episodes
2024–
TV
Fool's Paradise
Side Kick
2023
Film
All Hail King Julien
Bruce (voice) · 1 episode
2017
TV
black-ish
Dr. Gabler · 2 episodes
2016–2017
TV
Young Sheldon
George Cooper · 141 episodes
2017–
TV
Faking It
Lucas Ashcroft · 8 episodes
2014–2016
TV
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Patrick · 1 episode
2016
TV
Dr. Ken
Phil Stockton · 1 episode
2015
TV
Bob's Burgers
Justgrillin' (voice) · 1 episode
2013–2014
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Lance Barber and where are they from?
Lance Barber is 53 years old, born on June 29, 1973 in Battle Creek, Michigan, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Lance Barber?
Lance Barber is best known for roles in Gangster Squad, Like Mike, Leatherheads.
How many movies has Lance Barber been in?
Over a 24-year career (since 2002), Lance Barber has appeared in 9 movies and 34 TV shows.
What was Lance Barber's first movie?
The career of Lance Barber began with Like Mike (2002).
What is Lance Barber's most recent movie or series?
Lance Barber's most recent release is Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage, which premiered on October 17, 2024.
What TV shows has Lance Barber appeared in?
On television, Lance Barber has appeared in The Big Bang Theory, Grey's Anatomy, How I Met Your Mother, The Mentalist.
Lance Barber
1973-06-29 · Battle Creek, Michigan, USA
Lance Barber (born June 29, 1973) is an American actor. He gained recognition for his main role as Paulie G on the HBO sitcom The Comeback (2005; 2014), which was followed with a starring role in the film The Godfather of Green Bay (2005).
In the 2010s, Barber had recurring roles as Bill Ponderosa on the FX and FXX sitcom It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2010–2013; 2015–2018) and Lucas on the MTV television series Faking It (2014–2016). He received renewed attention for his main role as George Cooper Sr. on the CBS sitcom Young Sheldon (2017–2024).