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Lance Barber

Lance Barber

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

Fool's Paradise
Fool's Paradise
2023 • Side Kick
Timms Valley
Timms Valley
2013 • 2nd Executive
Gangster Squad
Gangster Squad
2013 • Comanche
Penny
Penny
2010 • Frank
Leatherheads
Leatherheads
2008 • Toledo Referee
For Your Consideration
For Your Consideration
2006 • Dinkie
The Godfather of Green Bay
The Godfather of Green Bay
2005 • Kenny Caruso
Bad Meat
Bad Meat
2004 • Buddy

Full filmography

Fool's Paradise
Fool's Paradise
2023 • Side Kick
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Timms Valley
Timms Valley
2013 • 2nd Executive
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Gangster Squad
Gangster Squad
2013 • Comanche
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Penny
Penny
2010 • Frank
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Leatherheads
Leatherheads
2008 • Toledo Referee
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Bad Meat
Bad Meat
2004 • Buddy
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Like Mike
Like Mike
2002 • Director in Commercial (uncredited)
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Lance Barber – Biography, Known For & Filmography