Steven Molaro (born February 16, 1972) is an American television producer and writer. He has worked on such productions as Freddie, The Class, Complete Savages, Nickelodeon's All That, The Amanda Show, Drake & Josh, Zoey 101 and iCarly and The WB's What I Like About You. From 2007 to 2019, he was a producer/writer on the sitcom The Big Bang Theory.[1][2] Molaro also co-created its prequel spinoff, Young Sheldon, with Chuck Lorre.

Steven Molaro
Molaro at Comic-Con 2017
Born (1972-02-16) February 16, 1972 (age 52)
Other namesSteve Molaro
Occupation(s)Television producer, writer, story editor
Years active2000–present
Notable workYoung Sheldon
The Big Bang Theory
iCarly
Drake & Josh
The Amanda Show

In 2007, he created a troll pizza delivery order, the "None Pizza with Left Beef".[3]

He is a native of Queens, New York.[4]

Molaro has been nominated for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series two times along with fellow writers Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady, in 2011[5] and 2012.[6] He also shared the Danny Thomas Award for Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, Comedy, with Lorre, Prady and The Big Bang Theory editor Faye Oshima Belyeu, in 2012[7] and 2013.[8]

Until April 2011, Molaro authored the blog The Sneeze.[9]

Television credits

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Year Title Notes
2000–2001 The Amanda Show Writer of 9 episodes
Story editor of 22 episodes
2000–2002 All That Producer of 13 episodes
2004 Party Wagon Television Movie
story editor
2004–2005 Complete Savages Story editor of 5 episodes in 2004
Executive story editor of 2 episodes in 2005
Writer of 3 episodes in 2004-2005
2005–2006 Freddie Executive story editor of 17 episodes
Writer of 2 episodes in 2005-2006
2004
2006
2008
Drake & Josh Writer:
"Two Idiots and a Baby"
Drake & Josh Go Hollywood
Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh
2006–2007 The Class Writer of 2 episodes in 2006-2007
2005–2007 Zoey 101 Writer of 3 episodes in 2005-2007
2007–2008 iCarly Writer of 5 episodes in 2007-2008
2007–2019 The Big Bang Theory Producer of 16 episodes
Writer of 61 episodes
Supervising producer of 22 episodes
Co-executive producer of 36 episodes
Executive producer of 42 episodes
Showrunner
2017–2024 Young Sheldon Co-creator
Executive producer
Showrunner
2024 Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage Co-creator[10]
Executive producer
Upcoming

References

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  1. ^ "'The Big Bang Theory' Celebrates 100 Episodes in L.A." Archived from the original on 2023-01-31. Retrieved 2012-06-11.
  2. ^ "Steven Molaro and Johnny Galecki of "The Big Bang Theory" and "Southland's" Michael Cudlitz, Regina King and Ben McKenzie to Participate in First-Ever USO Tour to Japan". Archived from the original on 2023-01-31. Retrieved 2012-06-11.
  3. ^ "'None Pizza With Left Beef,' 10 Years Later". 19 October 2017. Archived from the original on 2018-10-18.
  4. ^ "Steven Molaro". mediatogo.thewb.com. Archived from the original on 2013-02-04. Retrieved 2012-06-11.
  5. ^ "Primetime Emmy Awards nominations for 2011 - Outstanding Comedy Series". emmys.com. Archived from the original on July 17, 2011. Retrieved 2013-01-12.
  6. ^ "Primetime Emmy Awards nominations for Outstanding Comedy Series". emmys.com. Retrieved 2013-01-12.
  7. ^ "PGA ANNOUNCES THEATRICAL MOTION PICTURE AND LONG-FORM TELEVISION NOMINATIONS FOR 2012 PGA AWARDS". producersguild.org. 2012-06-03. Retrieved 2013-01-12.
  8. ^ "PGA Motion Picture Nominees Announced". producersguild.org. 2013-01-02. Retrieved 2013-01-12.
  9. ^ Goldberg, Lesley (10 Jan 2013). "How 'The Big Bang Theory' Scored Record Ratings After 6 Years". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2013-05-07.
  10. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (January 12, 2024). "'Young Sheldon' Spinoff About Georgie & Mandy Nears CBS Series Order From Chuck Lorre, Steven Molaro & Steve Holland". Retrieved February 3, 2024.
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