Christine Baranski as Dr. Beverly Hofstadter
One recurring character who consistently steals the show with each appearance is Dr. Beverly Hofstadter, Leonard’s mother, played by veteran actress Christine Baranski. She has been a familiar face on both film and television since the early ’80s and is set to reprise her role in the highly anticipated Mamma Mia! sequel.
Here we go again! She was married to actor Matthew Cowles for a whopping 31 years until his sudden passing in 2014. It wouldn’t be surprising if she needed some help dealing with depression after all that.
Ian Scott Rudolph as Captain Sweatpants
Captain Sweatpants is one of those background characters you’ve probably noticed popping up since season two. He’s brilliantly brought to life by actor Ian Scott Rudolph, who’s had his share of roles in TV series and movies like Blank Pages and Sebastian Says.