Chuck Lorre
Chuck Lorre is an American television writer, director, producer, composer, and production manager. He has created a number of successful sitcoms such as Grace Under Fire, Cybill, Dharma amp Greg, Two and a Half Men, The Big Bang Theory, and Mom. He also served as an executive producer of Roseanne and Mike amp Molly.
Lorre was born in Bethpage, New York, the son of a Jewish family. His father, Robert opened a luncheonette but struggled, causing financial problems for the family.
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