Born in Battle Creek, Michigan, USA — Jun 29 1973

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).
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Phil

Daniel

Al Wayons

Guard #1

Bill the Deliveryman

George Cooper

Justgrillin' (voice)

Patrick

Bill Ponderosa

The Man at Inn

Dr. Gabler

Howard Norden

Jimmy Speckerman

Steve

Nick Lowry

Tyler

Frank

Larry

George Cooper

Tommy

Teddy Lazlow

Bruce (voice)

David Kerwin

Self

Phone Guy

Paulie G.

Phil Stockton

Cop

Nate

Lucas Ashcroft


Johnny John

Clyde


Mr. Richardson

Drew

Comanche

Director in Commercial (uncredited)

Thad

Toledo Referee

Dinkie

Side Kick

2nd Executive

Kenny Caruso

Buddy

Frank