Stephen Hawking lands a TV role
Stephen Hawking lands a TV role, Stephen Hawking to guest star on 'Big Bang Theory', The renowned theoretical physicist will make a rare on-camera appearance in a fitting comedy. "The Big Bang Theory" is getting a visit from Stephen Hawking. The renowned theoretical physicist will guest-star on the April 5 episode of the CBS comedy, the network said Monday. In the cameo, Hawking visits uber-geek Sheldon Cooper (Jim Parsons) at work "to share his beautiful mind with his most ardent admirer," according to CBS.