Lance Barber, 1973
Actors · June 29, 1973
Lance Barber
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Lance Barber is 53 years old, born June 29, 1973 in United States · Cancer.
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About
Lance Barber built a two-decade TV career playing supporting characters before landing his breakthrough as George Cooper Sr. on Young Sheldon. Born in the US on June 29, 1973, Barber earned recognition for recurring roles on It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and Faking It, plus a main role on HBO's The Comeback. As a Cancer, he brings emotional depth to ensemble casts.
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Biography
Lance Barber is an American actor born June 29, 1973. He gained early recognition playing Paulie G on HBO's The Comeback (2005; 2014; 2026), followed by a film role in The Godfather of Green Bay (2005). In the 2010s, Barber anchored recurring parts as Bill Ponderosa on It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2010–2013; 2015–2018) and Lucas on MTV's Faking It (2014–2016). His breakthrough came as George Cooper Sr., Sheldon's father, on CBS's Young Sheldon (2017–2024), the role that brought him mainstream attention. Actors often build careers through ensemble and supporting work before landing career-defining roles. Born under Cancer, Barber carries the sign's reputation for emotional complexity—traits evident in his portrayal of a working-class father navigating Sheldon's childhood.
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Trivia
- Barber played Paulie G on The Comeback, an HBO sitcom that aired in 2005, was revived in 2014, and received another season in 2026.
- He appeared in the film The Godfather of Green Bay in 2005, the same year The Comeback premiered.
- Barber's role as George Cooper Sr. on Young Sheldon (2017–2024) became his most recognized work after years of recurring TV roles.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and self-reliant. Lance Barber tend to step into pioneer roles early and prefer setting direction over following it.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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- Milo ManheimSnake · 2001
- Josie TotahSnake · 2001
CHALLENGING
- Brian GutiérrezGoat · 2003
- An Yu-jin
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Frequently asked
- How old is Lance Barber?
- Lance Barber is 53 years old (born June 29, 1973).
- When is Lance Barber's birthday?
- Lance Barber was born on June 29, 1973.
- What is Lance Barber's zodiac sign?
- Lance Barber is a Cancer, born June 29, 1973.
- What is Lance Barber's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Lance Barber was born in 1973, the year of the Water Ox.
- Where is Lance Barber from?
- Lance Barber is from United States.
- What does Lance Barber do?
- Lance Barber is a actor.
- Is Lance Barber still alive?
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