Chuck Lorre

Chuck Lorre (born October 18, 1952, in Old Bethpage on Long Island, New York) is an American television creator best known for his prolific work as a writer, producer, director, and composer. Also credited under his birth name, Charles Michael Levine, Lorre has become one of modern TV’s most influential architects of mainstream comedy.

Often dubbed the “King of Sitcoms,” he has created or co-created a run of hit series that helped define multiple eras of network television, including Cybill, Dharma & Greg, Two and a Half Men, The Big Bang Theory, Mom, and Young Sheldon. He also served as an executive producer on the landmark sitcom Roseanne, further cementing his reputation for building character-driven comedy with broad appeal.

Lorre’s work has earned major industry recognition, including three Golden Globe Awards for Roseanne, Cybill, and The Kominsky Method. Beyond his behind-the-scenes legacy, he has appeared as himself in projects such as E! True Hollywood Story, 100 Years of Warner Bros., and aka Charlie Sheen.