Fans of Young Sheldon were recently surprised to learn the true voice of Lance Barber, who portrays George Sr. on the show. Many have noted that his real voice sounds noticeably different from his character’s on-screen voice.
Barber portrays the character of George, the father of Sheldon Cooper. Similar to his mother (performed by Zoe Perry) and the rest of his relatives, he speaks with a strong, Texan accent (unlike Sheldon, who rarely does).
Despite being similar, Perry’s portrayal of Mary’s voice is not exactly the same as her own. However, viewers of the Young Sheldon subreddit recently discovered this when they saw the actress in a Key and Peele skit and other interviews, where Barber’s voice sounded noticeably different.
The user wrote about how the actor’s accent on the skit was a stark contrast to his accent on YS. Curious, the user searched for an interview with him and Zoe Perry on the internet and was surprised by how different he sounded. The user even mentioned how their jaw dropped in reaction.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8KW7BNfU4c
Despite being born and raised in Michigan, Barber eventually relocated to Los Angeles for his first major TV role in 2003’s The WB, after previously living in Chicago. Although he played Leonard’s high school bully, Jimmy Speckerman, on The Big Bang Theory, his accent was not as pronounced.
One user also pointed out that the actor had a role in How I Met Your Mother. They admitted to rewatching the scene multiple times because they were surprised by how different the actor sounded and initially thought it was someone else. The same user also mentioned being impressed by the actor’s Texan accent in Young Sheldon. Another user found it amusing to watch interviews with the actors and then hear the real Texan accent from Georgie’s actor.
If you truly wish to alter your perception of Barber, you must watch his portrayal of Bill Ponderosa in It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. One person commented, “I never made the connection before, but his voice and mannerisms are completely different!”
With the approaching finale of Young Sheldon Season 7, fans can expect to see Jim Parsons reprise his iconic role. However, it is expected to be a somber event for Barber’s George.
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