The Big Bang Theory- Judd Hirsch Cast as Leonard’s Father

Judd Hirsch (Taxi, Independence Day) has been cast as the father of Leonard Hofstadter in CBS’ on-going The Big Bang Theory sitcom.

Hirsch will make his debut as Leonard’s Father in the Season 9 finale, which is scheduled to air on May 12th.

This will be the first time Leonard’s Father appears on the show. Details on the character are still being worked on as the episode’s script is a work-in-progress.

Leonard’s actor Johnny Galecki is quoted as saying the following on meeting Judd Hirsch for the first time at a tribute to director James Burrows:

“We’re all honored to be invited to this James Burrows tribute … and we all had the opportunity to meet these incredible casts Jimmy directed, and I had the opportunity to meet Judd Hirsch. I ran up to him and bombarded him with conversation that went on for a long time about what a fan I am. I did share with him that when we were shooting the pilot, I re-watched the first two or three seasons of Taxi — not because I wanted to base Leonard on his character but the purpose his character served, this anchor in this group of people — and he was just as much at times a voice of reason as he was just as confused as everyone else. I shared that with him, and a lightning bolt struck … or another merlot … and I said, ‘Would you have any interest in playing my dad on the show?'”

Galecki brought the idea to the producers of The Big Bang Theory and a deal was worked out for Hirsch to play his on-camera dad.

Thoughts on this casting? Are you excited to see Judd Hirsch as Leonard’s Father in The Big Bang Theory?

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By Ruari Williamson

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