Chuck Lorre

Chuck Lorre (; born Charles Michael Levine; October 18, 1952) is an American television writer, producer and composer. He has created and produced sitcoms including Grace Under Fire, Cybill, Dharma & Greg, Two and a Half Men, The Big Bang Theory, Mike & Molly, Mom, and Young Sheldon. He also served as an executive producer of Roseanne. 2Early life Lorre was born in Bethpage, New York, the son of a Jewish family. His father, Robert (died 1976), opened a luncheonette but struggled, causing financial problems for the family. After graduating from high school, Lorre attended State University of New York at Potsdam, dropping out after two years to pursue a career as a songwriter. During his two years at college he "majored in rock 'n' roll and pot and minored in LSD". He also admits to drinking heavily in his past, telling EW that he "led a dissolute youth until 47". He now is in recovery. He changed his surname from Levine to Lorre at age 26, explaining in 2004: The reason I changed my name was simpl