Fans of The Big Bang Theory will tell you that Sheldon Cooper is, by far, the greatest character in the show. His quirkiness is what endears him to many, as despite his rather extensive IQ, he still has a bit of childishness that will make you laugh. Young Sheldon is a spin-off of TBBT that follows the life of nine-year-old Sheldon growing up in East Texas, and get this, attending high school. Here is a chance for you to meet the Young Sheldon cast.
If you love The Big Bang Theory and are moved to tears every time you remember that the show ended, then you will definitely enjoy reading this article. Every TBBT fan will tell you that, despite his quirkiness that can be borderline annoying, Sheldon Cooper is the star of the show. From his eccentric 'Knock knock Penny' to his obliviousness of sarcasm as a concept, Sheldon is definitely a fan favourite.
The CBS show was officially released on September 25th in the year 2017. With a Rotten Tomatoes rating of 83%, the show has become what many believe is the best spin-off in modern-day television. Produced by industry heavyweights Chuck Lorre, Steven Molaro, Jim Parsons, and Todd Spiewak, the CBS show follows the life of a young Sheldon Cooper as he grows up. Coupled with an ingenious plot and captivating scenes, to say the least, the show is one that is definitely worth binge-watching a couple of times. So, who makes up the cast of Young Sheldon?
Meet the Cast of Young Sheldon
Iain Armitage as Young Sheldon
Who plays Young Sheldon? Iain Armitage plays the cute, bow-tie wearing Sheldon Cooper in the series. In the show, he portrays an all-knowing Sheldon whose intelligence somewhat irks the people around him, most notably his brother Georgie and twin sister Missy.
Born on July 15th, 2008, Iain is currently eleven years old. He was born in Georgia to Euan Morton, an actor, and Lee Armitage, a theatre producer. The talented actor made his acting debut in Big Little Lies, portraying the character of Ziggy Chapman. He has also acted in Our Souls at Night, I'm Not Here, and The Glass Castle.
Iain's hobbies include dancing, performing magic tricks, and Tae Kwon Do. He also loves theatre, something that is pretty clear from the title of his YouTube channel, Ian Loves Theatre. His current net worth is estimated at $4 million.
Zoe Perry as Mary Cooper
Born on September 26th, 1983, Zoe Perry portrays Mary Cooper on the show. This Young Sheldon actor is the one with the most love and endurance for Sheldon's traits and eccentricities. She is the voice of reason in her home, a God-fearing woman, and the matriarch of a family with diverse characters.
Interestingly, Zoe's mother, Laurie Metcalf, played Mary Cooper in The Big Bang Theory. Growing up with actor parents, Zoe pretty much lived playing on sets, although her parents did not want her to pursue acting until adulthood. She has played recurring roles on Scandal and The Family and has guest-starred in Grey's Anatomy, Private Practice, My Boys, Conviction, NCIS, and Cold Case.
Zoe also has a history in theatre and attended Northwestern University. Her current net worth is approximately $650,000.
Lance Barber as George Sr.
Born on June 19th, 1973, Lance Barber is the man behind the portrayal of Sheldon Cooper's dad, George Sr. George Sr. is a football coach at Sheldon's high school and a good father to his children, albeit he is usually frustrated by Sheldon's quirks. He is a beer-loving characteristic Texan with a love for sports.
In recent episodes, he is seen bonding with Missy while teaching her how to play baseball. Out of all his kids, he interacts the least with Sheldon. Lance Barber was born in Battle Creek, Michigan, and has starred in numerous shows since 2001, playing recurring roles in Black-ish, Faking It, The Big Bang Theory, How I Met Your Mother, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and many others.
His film credits include Gangster Squad and Leatherheads.
Annie Potts as Meemaw
Annie Potts, born on October 28th, 1952, portrays Connie Tucker, aka Meemaw. As part of the cast Young Sheldon, she is Sheldon's maternal grandmother who eventually ends up dating, and later breaking up with, Dr. John Burgess Sturgis, a guest professor of physics at East Texas Tech. Connie Tucker is a carefree woman who can be depicted as being Mary Cooper's exact opposite.
Sheldon is clearly her favourite grandchild, even though she relates to Georgie and Missy quite well. Annie Potts was born in Nashville and raised in Kentucky. She is the youngest of three girls and went to Stephens College in Missouri, where she earned a BA in Theater.
She has portrayed numerous famous roles in the past, including playing Gigi in GCB. Her other roles were in Love & War and Any Day Now. With many awards under her belt, including an Emmy, the star is estimated to have a net worth of $8 million.
Montana Jordan as Georgie Cooper
The Young Sheldon cast list would not be complete without Montana Jordan, who plays Sheldon's older brother, Georgie. Georgie is typically the opposite of Sheldon. He goes to the same high school as Sheldon, much to his chagrin. He plays on his high school football team, which is coached by their father.
Born on March 8th, 2003, in Longview, Texas, Montana made his acting debut on The Legacy of a Whitetail Deer Hunter. He plays both offense and defense for his high school football team. His loves include the outdoors, racing dirt bikes, hunting, and playing the acoustic guitar.
Raegan Revord as Missy Cooper
Raegan Revord plays Missy, one of the show's characters who makes it quite enjoyable. As Sheldon's twin sister, Missy is quite the opposite of her brainy twin. She has to deal with Sheldon's oddness as they share a room. Missy is sassy, funny, and quite lovable.
Born in San Diego on January 3rd, 2008, Raegan moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting and landed a recurring role as Megan on Modern Family when she was just six years old. She has guest-starred on Grace and Frankie and With Bob & David. Raegan made her acting debut in 2015 in a short film titled Tortoise, where she played a ballerina.
Actively involved in charity work, Raegan currently has a net worth of $450,000.
The Young Sheldon cast members are clearly great at what they do. With their excellent skills and talent, they have given TBBT fans a chance to go back in time and watch a young Sheldon Cooper growing up.
