Who played Sheldon's brother on The Big Bang Theory?

Last Modified Jun 6, 2025 09:53 EDT
Who played Sheldon's brother on The Big Bang Theory?
Jerry O'Collen as George Copper Jr. at the set of Big Bang Theory (Source; YouTube)


In the series The Big Band Theory, Sheldon Cooper's brother George Marshall "Georgie" Cooper Jr. is played by American actor Jerry O'Connell. Sheldon Cooper’s brother George has been featured as a recurring character from season 1 to season 10. The character has been seen being a close part of the Sheldon family and we have seen the two interact with each other on various occasions in the series.


George Marshall "Georgie" Cooper Jr. is a fictional character in the series The Big Bang Theory. The show mainly revolves around Sheldon and his other friends, namely Leonard, Penny, Rajesh, Howard, Amy, and Bernadette. Apart from these main characters the show often introduces other characters that bring in diversity, more comedy, and a high impact on the lives of our main characters.


Who is Jerry O'Connell?


Who played Sheldon's brother on The Big Bang Theory?
Jerry O'Connell and his wife (Source: Instagram)


Jerry O'Connell is an American actor and television host who is known for appearing on various television shows. Born on February 17, 1974, the actor started his career as a child television actor and starred in various television commercials. When Jerry was around 11 years old, the actor bagged his first movie Stand by Me where he played the role of Vern Tessio. After completing his junior year, Jerry was featured in movies like Jerry Maguire, Mission to Mars, Tomcats, and Scream 2, among others.


Around that time Jerry O’Connell was also updated to be a guest host at the late-night talk show titled “Later”. Among his television ventures, the actor starred in shows like Crossing Jordan, ABC's Carpoolers, the police drama series Carter, and The Big Bang Theory among many others. In his career, Jerry has been honored with the Young Artist Awards back in 1987 for his work in the series Stand by Me.


Jerry O'Connell’s personal life


Who played Sheldon's brother on The Big Bang Theory?
Jerry O'Connell and his daughters (Source: Instagram)


Talking about his personal life, Jerry O'Connell is currently leading a happy family life, being married to model and actress Rebecca Romijn. The couple got married back in 2007 and are still living together in the United States. Considering this information, Jerry and his wife Rebecca have been together for more than 17 years. The couple is known to be sharing twin daughters Charlie and Dolly O’Connell. The two were born on September 21, 2008, which makes them 16 years old as of 2024. Jerry usually shares images of his family outings and important moments on his Instagram account @mrjerryoc, which has a total of 541K followers.


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FAQ on The Big Bang Theory

A. The role of Rajesh is played by actor Kunal Nayyar.

A. Yes, Sheldon Cooper has a twin sister named Missy Cooper.

A. No, out of the group, Howard is the only male character to not have a PhD.

A. The Comic Book store owner goes by the name Stuart Bloom.

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