Lance Barber
Known for: Acting
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).
Filmography
Series
The Mentalist
Daniel
2008
Series
Grey's Anatomy
Phil
2005
Series
CSI: Miami
Al Wayons
2002
Series
Young Sheldon
George Cooper
2017
Series
Bob's Burgers
Justgrillin' (voice)
2011
Series
How I Met Your Mother
Guard #1
2005
Series
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Patrick
2013
Series
Gilmore Girls
The Man at Inn
2000
Series
Gilmore Girls
Hugo Gray
2000
Series
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Bill Ponderosa
2005
Series
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Self
2022
Series
Monk
Bill the Deliveryman
2002
Series
ER
Howard Norden
1994
Series
The Big Bang Theory
Jimmy Speckerman
2007
Series
The Big Bang Theory
George Cooper
2007
Series
Californication
Nick Lowry
2007
Series
Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage
George Cooper
2024
Series
Justified
Frank
2010
Series
black-ish
Dr. Gabler
2014
Series
The Talk
Self
2010
Series
Hot in Cleveland
Tyler
2010
Series
Masters of Sex
Larry
2013
Series
All Hail King Julien
Bruce (voice)
2014
Series
Baby Daddy
Tommy
2012
Series
Franklin & Bash
Teddy Lazlow
2011
Series
Key & Peele
Cop
2012
Series
Joey
Steve
2004
Series
What I Like About You
Phone Guy
2002
Series
Stars in the House
Self
2020
Series
Dr. Ken
Phil Stockton
2015
Series
Harry's Law
David Kerwin
2011
Series
The Comeback
Paulie G.
2005
Series
Faking It
Lucas Ashcroft
2014
Series
The Soul Man
Mr. Richardson
2012
Series
United States of Tara
2009
Film
Gangster Squad
Comanche
2013
Series
The Crazy Ones
Clyde
2013
Series
Whitney
Nate
2011
Series
Men of a Certain Age
2009
Series
The Middleman
Johnny John
2008
Series
Garfunkel and Oates
Drew
2014
Film
Like Mike
Director in Commercial (uncredited)
2002
Series
Free Agents
Thad
2011
Film
Leatherheads
Toledo Referee
2008
Film
Fool's Paradise
Side Kick
2023
On the Spot
2003
Film
For Your Consideration
Dinkie
2006
Film
The Hill
Eric
Film
Bad Meat
Buddy
2004
Film
Timms Valley
2nd Executive
2013
Faking the Video
2004
Film
The Godfather of Green Bay
Kenny Caruso
2005
Film
Penny
Frank
2010