Lee Aronsohn (created December 15, 1952) is a television writer, composer and producer. He’s composed for some really successful situation comedies, including “The Love Boat”, “Who Is the Boss?”, “Murphy Brown”, “Grace Under Fire”, “The Big Bang Theory”, and “Cybill”. In 2003, he co-created the situation comedy “Two and a Half Men” and composed the original music for the show at the same time. Besides composing scripts, Aronsohn has additionally worked as executive producer and directs one show per season. He’s also executive producer and writer for “The Big Bang Theory”.
Screenwriter, Television producer, Television Director, Film Score Composer
Nationality
United States of America
Spouse
Lisa Haisha (m. 2006), Lori Aronsohn (m. 1986–2001)
Nominations
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series
TV Shows
Two and a Half Men, Life. . .and Stuff
Star Sign
Sagittarius
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Fact
1
Created the character of Captain Stubing's illegitimate daughter Vicki on "The Love Boat" -- named her after his childhood dog.
2
Used to live at the Tropicana on Santa Monica where Tom Waits, Rickie Lee Jones and Patti Smith also lived.
Writer
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Max Decker Sausage Company
2016
TV Series 1 episode
Two and a Half Men
TV Series created by - 261 episodes, 2003 - 2015 story by - 105 episodes, 2003 - 2014 teleplay by - 63 episodes, 2003 - 2012 written by - 14 episodes, 2003 - 2015
The Big Bang Theory
TV Series story by - 25 episodes, 2008 - 2011 teleplay by - 18 episodes, 2007 - 2011 written by - 1 episode, 2010
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2008
TV Series written by - 1 episode
Over the Top
1997
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Life... and Stuff
1997
TV Series creator - 4 episodes
Cybill
TV Series teleplay by - 3 episodes, 1995 story by - 2 episodes, 1995 written by - 2 episodes, 1995
Bringing Up Jack
1995
TV Series
Me and the Boys
1994
TV Series written by - 1 episode
Grace Under Fire
TV Series teleplay by - 1 episode, 1994 written by - 1 episode, 1994
Joe's Life
1993
TV Series written by - 2 episodes
Murphy Brown
1992-1993
TV Series writer - 4 episodes
The Upper Hand
1992
TV Series written by - 1 episode
Scorch
1992
TV Series written by - 1 episode
The Marshall Chronicles
1990
TV Series written by - 1 episode
Charles in Charge
TV Series written by - 12 episodes, 1987 - 1989 story - 1 episode, 1988
Who's the Boss?
1987-1989
TV Series written by - 3 episodes
The People Next Door
1989
TV Series written by - 2 episodes
The Love Boat
TV Series 1 episode, 1979 written by - 15 episodes, 1978 - 1980 story - 2 episodes, 1980 teleplay - 1 episode, 1979
House Calls
1980
TV Series story - 2 episodes
Producer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Desperate Acts of Magic
2013
executive producer
Two and a Half Men
2003-2012
TV Series executive producer - 203 episodes
The Big Bang Theory
TV Series executive producer - 83 episodes, 2007 - 2011 consulting producer - 4 episodes, 2006 - 2007
Oh Baby
1998-1999
TV Series consulting producer - 19 episodes
Life... and Stuff
1997
TV Series executive producer - 4 episodes
Cybill
TV Series co-executive producer - 36 episodes, 1995 - 1996 producer - 1 episode, 1995
Grace Under Fire
1993-1994
TV Series producer - 22 episodes
Joe's Life
1993
TV Series producer - 11 episodes
Scorch
1992
TV Series supervising producer - 3 episodes
The People Next Door
1989
TV Series co-producer - 3 episodes
Who's the Boss?
1987-1989
TV Series producer - 48 episodes
Music Department
Title
Year
Status
Character
Two and a Half Men
TV Series composer - 159 episodes, 2003 - 2010 theme by - 86 episodes, 2009 - 2015
Miscellaneous
Title
Year
Status
Character
Two and a Half Men
2012-2015
TV Series executive consultant - 47 episodes
Over the Top
1997
TV Series creative consultant - 3 episodes
Me and the Boys
1994-1995
TV Series executive consultant - 17 episodes
Murphy Brown
1992-1993
TV Series executive script consultant - 25 episodes
Dudley
1993
TV Series executive consultant - 5 episodes
Charles in Charge
TV Series story consultant - 26 episodes, 1987 - 1988 executive story consultant - 2 episodes, 1988
The Love Boat
1979-1980
TV Series story editor - 15 episodes
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Two and a Half Men
2004-2014
TV Series writer - 37 episodes
Due Date
2010
writer: "Theme from Two And A Half Men"
Director
Title
Year
Status
Character
Confessions of a High School Gym Teacher
attached announced
Off the Court
Short attached post-production
Fountain of Youth
2016
TV Series
The Max Decker Sausage Company
2016
TV Series 1 episode
Two and a Half Men
2006-2010
TV Series 4 episodes
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Fountain of Youth
2016
TV Series
Mr. Andouzian (2016)
Thanks
Title
Year
Status
Character
A Day in the Life of Two and a Half Men
2008
Video documentary short special thanks
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Women of Two and a Half Men
2009
Video documentary short
Himself - Executive Producer
Two and a Half Men: Growing Up Harper
2009
Video documentary short
Himself - Executive Producer
Two and a Half Men: Dying is Easy, Comedy is Hard
2009
Video documentary short
Himself
A Day in the Life of Two and a Half Men
2008
Video documentary short
Himself
The Serious Business of Writing Comedy
2008
Video documentary short
Himself (uncredited)
Two Men Talking About Two and a Half Men
2008
Video documentary short
Himself (uncredited)
Two Adults, One Kid, No Grown-ups
2007
Video documentary short
Himself
Won Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2013
ASCAP Award
ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards
Top Television Series
Two and a Half Men (2003)
2009
ASCAP Award
ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards
Top Television Series
Two and a Half Men (2003)
2006
ASCAP Award
ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards
Top TV Series
Two and a Half Men (2003)
2005
ASCAP Award
ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards
Top TV Series
Two and a Half Men (2003)
2004
ASCAP Award
ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards
Top TV Series
Two and a Half Men (2003)
Nominated Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2012
OFTA Television Award
Online Film & Television Association
Best Writing in a Comedy Series
The Big Bang Theory (2007)
2011
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Comedy Series
The Big Bang Theory (2007)
2008
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Comedy Series
Two and a Half Men (2003)
2007
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Comedy Series
Two and a Half Men (2003)
2006
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Comedy Series
Two and a Half Men (2003)
2006
PGA Award
PGA Awards
Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, Comedy
$17 Million
