Person
Lance Barber
Acting · Born 1973-06-29 · Battle Creek, Michigan, USA
Biography
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).
Known for
Grey's Anatomy
Phil
The Mentalist
Daniel
CSI: Miami
Al Wayons
Young Sheldon
George Cooper
How I Met Your Mother
Guard #1
Monk
Bill the Deliveryman
Gilmore Girls
The Man at Inn
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Patrick
Californication
Nick Lowry
ER
Howard Norden
Filmography
- 2024Georgie & Mandy's First MarriageGeorge Cooper
- 2023Fool's ParadiseSide Kick
- 2022The Jennifer Hudson ShowSelf
- 2020Stars in the HouseSelf
- 2017Young SheldonGeorge Cooper
- 2015Dr. KenPhil Stockton
- 2014All Hail King JulienBruce (voice)
- 2014black-ishDr. Gabler
- 2014Garfunkel and OatesDrew
- 2014Faking ItLucas Ashcroft
- 2013Timms Valley2nd Executive
- 2013Masters of SexLarry
- 2013The Crazy OnesClyde
- 2013Brooklyn Nine-NinePatrick
- 2013Gangster SquadComanche
- 2012Baby DaddyTommy
- 2012The Soul ManMr. Richardson
- 2012Key & PeeleCop
- 2011WhitneyNate
- 2011Free AgentsThad
- 2011Franklin & BashTeddy Lazlow
- 2011Harry's LawDavid Kerwin
- 2011Bob's BurgersJustgrillin' (voice)
- 2010The TalkSelf
- 2010Hot in ClevelandTyler
- 2010JustifiedFrank
- 2010PennyFrank
- 2009Men of a Certain Age
- 2009United States of Tara
- 2008The MentalistDaniel
- 2008The MiddlemanJohnny John
- 2008LeatherheadsToledo Referee
- 2007The Big Bang TheoryJimmy Speckerman
- 2007CalifornicationNick Lowry
- 2006For Your ConsiderationDinkie
- 2005How I Met Your MotherGuard #1
- 2005It's Always Sunny in PhiladelphiaBill Ponderosa
- 2005The ComebackPaulie G.
- 2005The Godfather of Green BayKenny Caruso
- 2005Grey's AnatomyPhil
- 2004JoeySteve
- 2004Faking the Video
- 2004Bad MeatBuddy
- 2003On the Spot
- 2002CSI: MiamiAl Wayons
- 2002What I Like About YouPhone Guy
- 2002MonkBill the Deliveryman
- 2002Like MikeDirector in Commercial (uncredited)
- 2000Gilmore GirlsThe Man at Inn
- 1994ERHoward Norden
- —The HillEric
Follow their work on Vescene
Rate films and shows on two axes — quality and fun — and share taste with friends.