Guest Star: Lance Barber
Lance Barber is an American actor best known for his role as Paulie G. on the HBO drama The Comeback.
Barber has also had recurring roles on TV shows including black-ish, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and Californication. He has had guest appearances on shows including Joey, Monk, How I Met Your Mother, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
Barber now stars as George Cooper Sr., Sheldon's father, on The Big Bang Theory spin-off Young Sheldon.
In 2011, Lance Barber guest starred on The Big Bang Theory as Jimmy Speckerman, Leonard's high school bully.
You are viewing a list of Lance Barber's 2 appearances on The Big Bang Theory.
The Speckerman Recurrence
Season 5, Episode 11 - Aired December 8, 2011When Leonard is contacted by his high school bully, he wonders whether to meet his old tormentor. Meanwhile, in light of what Leonard's going through, Penny reevaluates her own behavior at school.
Appeared as Jimmy
The VCR Illumination
Season 12, Episode 10 - Aired December 6, 2018Sheldon is angry to learn his father taped over a pep talk he filmed for his future self, until the recording proves unexpectedly helpful.
Appeared as George Sr.
Other Shows
Lance Barber is credited as a cast member in 141 episodes of Young Sheldon.
Main Cast: Seasons 1 - 7
Character: George Cooper
Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage
Lance Barber has guest starred in 2 episodes of Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage.
112. Typhoid Georgie as George Sr.
Aired February 27, 2025
During a fever-induced dream, Georgie imagines having breakfast with his father, George Sr.
218. A New Scoreboard and a Horse's You Know What as George Sr.
Aired April 30, 2026
Georgie and Fagenbacher (Matt Letscher) go head to head when Fagenbacher tries to sabotage Georgie’s attempt to honor his dad.