Who is Lance Barber?
Lance Barber (born June 29, 1973) is a film actor from the United States. 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). His role as George Cooper Sr. on the CBS sitcom Young Sheldon (2017–2024) caused him to gain new attention.
| Real Name/Full Name | Lance Barber |
| Date Of Birth | 29 June 1973 |
| Age | 52 years old |
| Birthplace | Battle Creek, Michigan, United States. |
| Nationality | American. |
| Religion | Christianity. |
| Zodiac sign | Cancer |
| Father | Not Known |
| Mother | Susan Barber |
| Hair Color | Grey |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Height | 5 feet 8 inch |
| Weight | 95 kg |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse | Aliza Barber |
| Children | Edie Barber, and Arlen Barber. |
| Siblings | Not Known |
| Profession | Actor. |
| Net worth | $4 Million. |
Biography
Lance Barber, also known as Lance, was born in Battle Creek, Michigan, United States on June 29th, 1973. Barber, who was born and raised in Battle Creek, Michigan, became interested in acting when he was seven and saw a Grease performance at the Barn Theatre.
He was an actor at Pennfield High School, where he graduated in 1991, and performed in school plays at Kellogg Community College while completing his associate degree.
Personal Life
Barber and his wife, a chef named Aliza, and their two young children reside in Los Angeles.
Career
The celebrity viewed acting as his career path at a very young age, as previously mentioned. The art of acting, according to Lance Barber’s mother, was the reason for his attraction to stardom. After graduating, Barber did not pursue acting professionally, even though he was a member of his university’s theater troupe. After a year at Barn Theatre, Lance Barber moved to Chicago and spent five years developing his acting abilities with Jennifer Garner, who is now an actress and producer. He moved to Los Angeles, where On the Spot, a five-episode program that ran on The WB in 2003, was his first television appearance.
The actor made guest appearances on the eighth season of ER before making his debut. Furthermore, Lance voiced the phone operator on What I Like About You in 2002. The actor made his way to the big screens shortly after. Lance secured his breakthrough role in 2005 after putting in years of hard work and dedication. He partnered with Lisa Kudrow, the star of Friends, on HBO’s comedy series The Comeback. Lance Barber’s brilliant portrayal of Paulie G. in the series was well-received and his career quickly progressed to new heights.
Lance Barber appeared in major TV series, such as Grey’s Anatomy and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia in 2010. The actor has made guest appearances on shows including How I Met Your Mother, Gilmore Girls, Californication, The Big Bang Theory, and Monk. Lance Barber’s next significant role was playing the lead in CBS’s popular TV show Young Sheldon in 2017. The actor was immediately recognized for his outstanding portrayal of George Cooper Sr. in the series. At present, the series has four seasons. October 5, 2021 marks the premiere of the following season.
Filmography
Movies
- 2002 Tenfold
- 2002 Like Mike
- 2003 Patching Cabbage
- 2004 Bad Meat
- 2005 The Godfather of Green Bay
- 2005 The Poet of Canis
- 2006 For Your Consideration
- 2006 Breakdown
- 2006 The Lather Effect
- 2008 Shades of Ray
- 2008 Leatherheads
- 2010 Dead Cat
- 2010 Penny
- 2013 Gangster Squad
- 2017 Never Seen You Shine So Bright
- 2021 Raunch and Roll
- 2023 Fool’s Paradise
TV Series
- 2001; 2006 Gilmore Girls
- 2002 What I Like About You
- 2003 On the Spot
- 2004 Come to Papa
- 2004 Faking the Video
- 2004 Yes, Dear
- 2005 Joey
- 2005; 2014 The Comeback
- 2006 Thick and Thin
- 2006 Untitled Patricia Heaton Project
- 2007 The Hill
- 2007 Californication
- 2007 Insatiable
- 2008 The Mentalist
- 2008 The Middleman
- 2009 Single White Millionaire
- 2009 CSI: Miami
- 2009 Monk
- 2010 Justified
- 2010 United States of Tara
- 2010 Grey’s Anatomy
- 2010 Men of a Certain Age
- 2010–2013, 2015–2018 It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia
- 2011 Harry’s Law
- 2011; 2018 The Big Bang Theory
- 2012 Baby Daddy
- 2012 The Soul Man
- 2012 How I Met Your Mother
- 2012 Key and Peele
- 2013 Timms Valley
- 2013 The Crazy Ones
- 2013 Franklin & Bash
- 2013 Whitney
- 2014 Masters of Sex
- 2014 Garfunkel and Oates
- 2014 Hot in Cleveland
- 2014 Bob’s Burgers (voice)
- 2014 We Got Next
- 2014–2016 Faking It
- 2015 Dr. Ken
- 2016 Brooklyn Nine-Nine
- 2016, 2017 Black-ish
- 2017 All Hail King Julien (voice)
- 2017–2024 Young Sheldon
- 2023; 2025 Big City Greens (voice)
- 2025 Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage
Net Worth
Lance Barber is a well-known actor who played George Cooper, Sr. in the sitcom Young Sheldon. His acting career has earned him approximately $4 million. Other notable performances he has given include It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, The Comeback, For Your Consideration, Gangster Squad, and other films.
Social Media
| Social Media | Username | Followers/Subscribers |
| @lanceb.actor | 127K | |
| @officiallancebarber | 7.6K | |
| X(Twitter) | @LanceB_Actor | 6,735 |
