Judd Hirsch

Judd Seymore Hirsch (born March 15, 1935) is an stage, television  and screen. He portrays Leonard's mother, Dr. Hofstadter, in one episode of The Big Bang Theory. {{w| Judd is best known for playing Alex Rieger on the television comedy series {{w|Taxi (TV Series)|Taxi}} (1978–1983), John Lacey on the NBC series {{w|Dear John (TV Series|Dear John}} (1988–1992), and Alan Eppes on the CBS series {{w|Numb3rs}} (2005–2010). He has also been in the films {{w|Ordinary People}} (1980), {{w|Running on Empty}} (1988), {{w| Independence Day (Film)|Independence Day}} (1996), and {{w|A Beautiful Mind}} (2001).

He has twice won the Primetime {{w|Emmy Award}} for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, has twice won the {{w|Tony Award}} for Best Actor in a Play, and has been nominated for the {{w|Academy Award}} for Best Supporting Actor.