Chuck Lorre (; born
Charles Michael Levine; October 18, 1952) 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 & Greg,
Two and a Half Men,
The Big Bang Theory, and
Mom. He also served as an executive producer of
Roseanne and
Mike & Molly.