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JamesG · 03-17-2016, 04:10 PM

"The Big Bang Theory" Casts Judd Hirsch as Leonard's Father
by Matt Webb Mitovich
March 16, 2016

"The Big Bang Theory‘s" Leonard Hofstadter comes from good stock.

In addition to having Emmy-winning actress Christine Baranski for a mom (as Dr. Beverly Hofstadter), it was announced on Wednesday that two-time Emmy winner Judd Hirsch has been cast as the scientist’s father.

As shared at the hitcom’s PaleyFest panel, Johnny Galecki, who plays Leonard, met Hirsch at NBC’s recent James Burrows tribute and invited the former "Taxi" star to play the role.

Among what has been revealed to date about Leonard’s dad, he is by some accounts an anthropologist, and he was not affectionate, at all, toward his son.

http://tvline.com/2016/03/16/the-big...ther-season-9/

TMC · 03-17-2016, 04:11 PM

http://www.tvinsider.com/article/802...onards-father/

Johnny Galecki revealed at Paleyfest that he approached the Taxi alum at the taping of NBC’s all-star tribute to James Burrows, and asked: "Would you have any interest in playing my dad on the show?"

Chocolate Moose · 03-17-2016, 04:35 PM

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03-17-2016, 04:10 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,159	"The Big Bang Theory" Casts Judd Hirsch as Leonard's Father *"The Big Bang Theory" Casts Judd Hirsch as Leonard's Father* by Matt Webb Mitovich March 16, 2016 "The Big Bang Theory‘s" Leonard Hofstadter comes from good stock. In addition to having Emmy-winning actress Christine Baranski for a mom (as Dr. Beverly Hofstadter), it was announced on Wednesday that two-time Emmy winner Judd Hirsch has been cast as the scientist’s father. As shared at the hitcom’s PaleyFest panel, Johnny Galecki, who plays Leonard, met Hirsch at NBC’s recent James Burrows tribute and invited the former "Taxi" star to play the role. Among what has been revealed to date about Leonard’s dad, he is by some accounts an anthropologist, and he was not affectionate, at all, toward his son. http://tvline.com/2016/03/16/the-big...ther-season-9/ Attached Images

03-17-2016, 04:11 PM	#2
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 126,703	The Big Bang Theory casts Judd Hirsch as Leonard’s father http://www.tvinsider.com/article/802...onards-father/ Johnny Galecki revealed at Paleyfest that he approached the Taxi alum at the taping of NBC’s all-star tribute to James Burrows, and asked: "Would you have any interest in playing my dad on the show?"

03-17-2016, 04:35 PM	#3
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