Chuck Lorre American television writer and producer Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Chuck-Lorre Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Chuck-Lorre Also known as: Charles Michael Levine Written by Thad King Thad King was an editor at Encyclopædia Britannica for 15 years. Thad King, Will Gosner Will Gosner is an associate editor covering general interest topics, including film, television, and sports. He has a B.A. from the University of Chicago. He joined Britannica in 2014. Will Gosner•All Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Sep 16, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Quick Facts Original name: Charles Michael Levine (Show more) Born: October 18, 1952, Manhattan, New York, U.S. (Show more) Chuck Lorre (born October 18, 1952, Manhattan, New York, U.S.) is an American television writer and producer, nicknamed “The King of Sitcoms,” who is best known for creating a string of long-running hit comedies, most notably Two and a Half Men (2003–15), Mike & Molly (2010–16), The Big Bang Theory (2007–19), and Young Sheldon (2017–24). He has been credited with keeping alive the traditional four-camera, live-audience sitcom format in an era when TV audiences are increasingly drawn to single-camera comedies (e.g., The Office and Parks and Recreation) and reality shows. Lorre was born in New York City, and he and ...(100 of 1051 words)

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