Jason Alexander Shines as Recurring Character Mr. Gene Lundy on 'Young Sheldon'

Jan. 20 2022, Published 5:51 p.m. ET

As a ways as spinoffs move, CBS's Young Sheldon — a derivative based on The Big Bang Theory protagonist Sheldon Cooper (Jim Parsons) — is a quite a hit one. Set in Texas circa the past due '80s, the collection follows itty-bitty 9-year-old Sheldon Cooper (Iain Armitage), a genius who skipped four grades and is heading to high school along with his less-than-genius elder brother.

With his big ol' mind and quirky character, now not everybody understands little Sheldon, however that does not stop him from sharing his ideas and opinions. Now in the midst of its 5th season, 11-year-old Sheldon attends the fictional East Texas Tech University. (There is a real university referred to as Texas Tech University, then again.)

Chuck Lorre's series — which sees Jim Parsons and Steven Molaro as executive producers — has had a number of characters come and cross, with a present recurring character being Mr. Gene Lundy. So, who's he precisely? Who's the actor who plays him? Let's delve into the character.

Who is Mr. Gene Lundy on 'Young Sheldon'?

Mr. Lundy is the dorky Medford High School drama trainer who gave up on his dream of turning into a famous actor. We know, what a cliché. He's also a sports guy — aka he coaches the ladies' volleyball staff, a gig he can not help but deem "the real drama class." Try and cling your eye-rolls. He's bragged about being "a professional actor for years and years," despite best landing portions in native Mattress Madness ads.

We first meet Mr. Lundy in Season 1, Episode 16, titled "Killer Asteroids, Oklahoma, and a Frizzy Hair Machine," after Sheldon shockingly loses the college science truthful. Greatly disillusioned in himself, the boy genius loses his interest for science and makes a decision to check out his hand at the performing arts. Mr. Lundy takes Sheldon underneath his wing, showing him the ropes of appearing.

Hilariously, the episode showcases both Mr. Lundy and Sheldon tap-dancing as the brainy boy sings "I Got Rhythm" from the musical Girl Crazy. In truth, little Iain Armitage tap-dances in actual existence!

Who performs Mr. Lundy?

If Mr. Lundy looks familiar, you might be a Seinfeld fan. Actor Jason Alexander — who's famous for enjoying George Costanza on the loved sitcom Seinfeld — performs the enthusiastic drama teacher. Fun truth: Jason Alexander's George Costanza was once very a lot based on Seinfeld co-creator Larry David.

Jason may be identified for his roles in motion pictures like 1990's iconic rom-com Pretty Woman and 2001's delusion rom-com Shallow Hal.

Jason Alexander as Mr. Lundy is set to return in Young Sheldon Season 5, Episode 12, titled "A Pink Cadillac and a Glorious Tribal Dance." Based on the episode's promo, it seems like Mr. Lundy is now part of a make-up pyramid scheme — we imply MLM. And he does not work for simply any MLM; Mr. Lundy works for the infamous Mary Kay, which began again in 1963.

"Mr. Lundy is selling makeup! I think I'd be good at it," Mary Cooper (Zoe Perry) exclaims in the promo.

He's a thespian, he is a trainer, he's a trainer, and now he is an entrepreneur? Interesting, interesting.

New episodes of Young Sheldon air Thursdays at 8 p.m. EST on CBS.

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