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Lance Barber
AktorBorn June 29, 1973 (52 years)
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).
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).
Lance Barber Filmography
| 2024 | Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage (TV Series) · as George Cooper |
| 2023 | Fool's Paradise · as Side Kick |
| 2021 | Raunch and Roll · as Crash |
| 2018 | Big City Greens (TV Series) · as Frank |
| 2017 | Young Sheldon (TV Series) · as George Cooper |
| 2015 | Dr. Ken (TV Series) · as Phil Stockton |
| 2014 | All Hail King Julien (TV Series) · as Bruce (voice) |
| 2014 | black-ish (TV Series) · as Dr. Gabler |
| 2014 | Garfunkel and Oates (TV Series) · as Drew |
| 2014 | Faking It (2014) (TV Series) · as Lucas Ashcroft |
| 2013 | Masters of Sex (TV Series) · as Larry |
| 2013 | The Crazy Ones (TV Series) · as Clyde |
| 2013 | Brooklyn Nine-Nine (TV Series) · as Patrick |
| 2013 | Gangster Squad · as Comanche |
| 2012 | Baby Daddy (TV Series) · as Tommy |
| 2012 | The Soul Man (TV Series) · as Mr. Richardson |
| 2012 | Key & Peele (TV Series) · as Cop |
| 2011 | Whitney (TV Series) · as Nate |
| 2011 | Free Agents (US) (TV Series) · as Thad |
| 2011 | Franklin & Bash (TV Series) · as Teddy Lazlow |
| 2011 | Harry's Law (TV Series) · as David Kerwin |
| 2011 | Bob's Burgers (TV Series) · as Justgrillin' (voice) |
| 2010 | Hot in Cleveland (TV Series) · as Tyler |
| 2010 | Justified (TV Series) · as Frank |
| 2009 | Men of a Certain Age (TV Series) |
| 2009 | United States of Tara (TV Series) |
| 2008 | Shades of Ray · as Karaoke Singer |
| 2008 | The Mentalist (TV Series) · as Daniel |
| 2008 | The Middleman (TV Series) · as Johnny John |
| 2008 | Leatherheads · as Toledo Referee |
| 2007 | The Big Bang Theory (TV Series) · as Jimmy Speckerman |
| 2007 | Californication (TV Series) · as Nick Lowry |
| 2006 | For Your Consideration · as Dinkie |
| 2006 | The Lather Effect · as Paul Helling |
| 2005 | How I Met Your Mother (TV Series) · as Guard #1 |
| 2005 | It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (TV Series) · as Bill Ponderosa |
| 2005 | The Comeback (TV Series) · as Paulie G. |
| 2005 | The Godfather of Green Bay · as Kenny Caruso |
| 2005 | Grey's Anatomy (TV Series) · as Phil |
| 2004 | Joey (TV Series) · as Steve |
| 2004 | Come to Papa (TV Series) · as Phillip |
| 2004 | Bad Meat · as Buddy |
| 2003 | On the Spot (TV Series) |
| 2002 | CSI: Miami (TV Series) · as Al Wayons |
| 2002 | What I Like About You (TV Series) · as Phone Guy |
| 2002 | Monk (TV Series) · as Bill The Deliveryman |
| 2002 | Like Mike · as Director In Commercial (uncredited) |
| 2002 | The Jamie Kennedy Experiment (TV Series) · as Ensemble Player |
| 2000 | Gilmore Girls (TV Series) · as Hugo Gray |
| 2000 | Yes, Dear (TV Series) · as Man |
| 1994 | ER (TV Series) · as Howard |
| 2022 | The Jennifer Hudson Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2020 | Stars In The House (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2017 | The Barn Theatre: Tomorrow's Stars Today · as Self |
| 2010 | The Talk (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1981 | Entertainment Tonight (TV Series) · as Self |