Young Sheldon
Summary
Like its parent seriesThe Big Bang Theory , Young Sheldonhad its comely share of celebrity cameos over the course of six seasons . Young Sheldon ’s cameo included bothTheBig Bang Theory ’s central eccentric appearing thanks to adult Sheldon ’s voiceover and Modern characters who only appeared inYoung Sheldon . Not unlikeThe Big Bang Theory , Young Sheldonalso let in a few cameos of celebrities appearing as themselves , making the tale they were involved inYoung Sheldonall the more interesting .
While most cameo inYoung Sheldoninvolved actors and comedians appearing in only one instalment each , some characters appeared in a few episodes . Sheldon ’s improbable acting coach Gene Lundy ( Seinfeld ’s Jason Alexander ) was one of them , as his appearance through the years either caused a malicious gossip in Medford or risked involve the Coopers in sell schemes . Similarly , Dale ’s ex - wife June ( Reba McEntire ) also appeared in multiple seasons , being a friend to Connie in the most surprising way , given how they get to know each other . No matter the act of times they returned to the show or not , here are the bestYoung Sheldoncelebrity cameos unrelated toTBBT .
Ray Liotta As Vincent
Young Sheldon season 1, episode 5, “A Solar Calculator, a Game Ball, and a Cheerleader’s Bosom”
Ray Liotta was one of the first famous person cameo inYoung Sheldon , appear as Connie ’s out - of - town bookie , VincentinYoung Sheldonepisode 5 . While the scene was n’t initially fun for Connie , as Vincent was in the state precisely to remind her of the money she owed him , it turned out well than gestate once she managed to repay part of her debt in quarters . The cameo established the extent of Meemaw ’s gaming problem , but it also secretly hinted atMeemaw ’s play den inYoung Sheldonseason 1 , which would have only become a reality season later , by having her complain about the household always winning .
Elon Musk As Himself
Young Sheldon season 1, episode 6, “A Patch, a Modem, and a Zantac”
Young Sheldonseason 1 contained multiple cameo , and entrepreneur Elon Musk appeared right on after Liotta , inYoung Sheldonepisode 6 . “ A Patch , a Modem , and a Zantac ” ask Sheldon being humiliated by a NASA scientist after he suggested landing rocket alternatively of letting them fall in the ocean , and subsequently receive an ulcer because of the stress it caused Sheldon to strain and do the calculation to prove the scientist wrong . However , Musk ’s cameo somehow revenge Sheldon ’s calculations , as he can be seen say Sheldon ’s “ Rocket Re - entryway and Retropropulsion ” notebook , hinting at his success in landing a skyrocket derive from what Sheldon had calculated years before .
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Jason Alexander as Gene Lundy
Young Sheldon seasons 1 to 5
Unlike Liotta and Musk , Jason Alexander appeared five times inYoung Sheldon , one in each time of year by from season 6 . Initially appearing as Sheldon ’s do handler inYoung Sheldonseason 1 , sequence 16 after a scientific dashing hopes , Lundy proved helpful because fancy talent in Sheldon and raise him for a musical . However , throughoutYoung Sheldonseasons 2 to 5 , Lundy also return to help Mary put up a show for the church on Halloween , as a realtor about to sell the house next to the Coopers , as Georgie ’s almost business partner for the Cowboy Aerobics VHS , and as a make - up vender , proving one of the most memorableYoung Sheldoncameos .
Richard Kind As Ira Rosenbloom
Young Sheldon seasons 1 and 3
Notorious thespian and voice worker Richard Kind appear in three episodes over two seasons ofYoung Sheldon . bring out inYoung Sheldonseason 1 as Meemaw ’s ex - fellow , Ira first aid Sheldon in his research into Judaism , after Mary prohibiting Sheldon from play Dungeons & Dragons piqued his interest in other religions . However , Kind ’s return in theYoung Sheldonseason 1 finale prove even more iconic , asIra tried to win over Meemaw ’s warmness by present her a dinette set , and ended up mold a friendship with Dr. Sturgis , despite being romantic rivals . Kind ’s last cameo as Ira was inYoung Sheldonseason 3 when he went on a “ spitefulness appointment ” with Meemaw .
Dave Foley As Gary O’Brien
Young Sheldon seasons 4 and 6
The Kids in the Hall ’s Dave Foley cameoed as “ the antistatic furniture king ” Gary O’Brien , a patron of Sheldon ’s university , and one Sheldon was forced to dine with by President Hagenmayer . Foley appear as O’Brien over three episode inYoung Sheldonseasons 4 and 6respectively . His character ’s interaction with Sheldon were made exceptionally shady by the fact O’Brien saw himself as a scientist despite being only an investor gullible enough to believe even para - scientific concepts , and his opinions eventually made Sheldon explode with the trueness by send for him " a rich man no one will be honest to because everyone wants your money . " Foley reappeared as O’Brien inYoung Sheldonseason 6 when Sheldon was looking for investor in his database task .
Reba McEntire As June
Young Sheldon seasons 3, 4 and 5
Reba McEntire proved among the famous person appearing more often onYoung Sheldon , having cameoed in seasons 3 , 4 , and 5 . Introduced for the first clock time inYoung Sheldonseason 3 , episode 15 , the country euphony principal played June , the ex-husband - married woman of Meemaw ’s new swain , Dale . Despite encounter because of Dale , Connie and June finally became close acquaintance because of their similarity , with Connie even going to help June out at her position when she break her knee joint . Rebacostar Melissa Peterman reportedly suggest a McEntire cameo , which was part the ground McEntire was choose ( viaTV note ) , even if Brenda and June have yet to interact on - screen .
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David Hasselhoff As Himself
Young Sheldon season 4, episode 10, “Cowboy Aerobics and 473 Grease-Free Bolts”
David Hasselhoff appear as himself inYoung Sheldonseason 4 , instalment 10 , as a star of a workout VHS that was say to have Georgie . “Cowboy Aerobics and 473 Grease - Free Bolts ” uproariously involved both Alexander as Lundy and Hasselhoff as himself , as Lundy turn to “ the Hoff ” when Georgie refused to participate in their idea of a physical exertion cassette sport him because his profits would have been too depleted . fit in toYoung Sheldonco - creator Steve Molaro , Hasselhoff was take because they wanted a 90s adept who still “ looked young enough to play his earlier ego ” ( viaTV Line ) , confirming they were as thrilled as Lundy in the episode that they managed to stop up “ the Hoff . ”
Lance Reddick As Professor Boucher
Young Sheldon season 5, episode 7, “An Introduction to Engineering and a Glob of Hair Gel”
John Wick ’s Lance Reddick appear in one episode ofYoung Sheldon , exactly time of year 5 , episode 7 . The episode also splendidly entailedThe Big Bang Theory ’s Simon Helberg ’s cameoin the voiceover , as it focused on applied science . Reddick ’s cameo as Professor Boucher was bring out to be the campaign of Sheldon disliking technology and railroad engineer , as his classes rise among the most frustrative for Sheldon because of Boucher ’s attitude . However , what made Sheldon swear off engineering was that when he figured out Boucher ’s prep , he could n’t hand it in , as the prof had already end the doorway of the class , as it had just started , incense Sheldon as a result .
Ming-Na Wen As Dr. Lee
Young Sheldon season 5, episode 14, “A Free Scratcher and Feminine Wiles”
Despite being get laid mostly for her action mechanism roles , Ming - Na Wen cameoed as a Physics professor inYoung Sheldonseason 5 , episode 14 . Wen appear as Dr. Lee in “ A Free Scratcher and Feminine Wiles , ” and her function was n’t too dissimilar from her past one , as Dr. Lee was very important , and had to be , given her function in the instalment . Indeed , Dr. Lee was nominate by President Hagenmayer to work on Dr. Sturgis , Dr. Linkletter , and Sheldon ’s research , to ensure they did n’t spend meter bickering , instead working on a way forward together . Sheldon might have challenge Dr. Lee , but she eventually outsmarted him , unlike other past antagonists .
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Penn & Teller As Acne Vulgaris & Pus
Young Sheldon season 5, episode 22, “A Clogged Pore, a Little Spanish and the Future”
magician Penn and Teller also appeared inYoung Sheldonseason 5 , cameoing as an important duo in theYoung Sheldonseason 5 closing curtain . Indeed , once Sheldon discovered a zit on his face , Penn and Teller appear as Acne Vulgaris and Pus respectively , telling the story of their appearance being synonymous with increment , as it signal Sheldon being closer to puberty than ever before , and share how their arrival was never truly welcome . Penn and Teller were hilarious physical representations of the pimple , and they finally left theYoung Sheldonseason 5 finale once Missy popped the pimple on Sheldon ’s face .
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