Jim Parsons Bio (Wiki)

Who is Jim Parsons?

Jim Parsons is an American actor. He is famous as Sheldon Cooper in the CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory receiving four Primetime Awards and Golden Globe Award. He is also known for his role in The Normal Heart as Tommy Boatwright.

Jim Parsons: Age, Parents, Ethnicity

Jim Parsons was born on March 24, 1973, in Houston, Texas, USA. As of 2022, he is 49 years old. His nationality is American and his ethnicity is mixed(English, French, German and Scottish).

His birth name is James Joseph “Jim” Parsons. He was raised in the northern suburbs, Spring. His father is Milton Joseph “Mickey/Jack” Parsons, Jr., and his mother is Judy Ann, a teacher.

In which school did Jim Parsons attend?

Jim Parsons went to Klein Oak High School in spring. Parsons received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Houston. Jim graduated from the University of San Diego and received special training in the classical theater which was of 2 years. He planned to do a doctorate in acting if possible out of his busy schedule

Jim Parsons: Professional Life, Career

Jim Parsons’s acting started at the age of 6 when he was schooling at Kelin Oak High School as Kola-Kola bird in The Elephants Child which was a school production.

He initially worked in television commercials and off-Broadway productions doing various auditions he landed a role in “Ed” and later had a recurring role in Judging Amy.

Jim had many roles including Oliver in Heights and Justin in The Great New Wonder. He also played as a receptionist in 10 Items or Less and as a classmate in the School of Scoundrels.

After reading the plot of the character of Sheldon Cooper in The Big Bang Theory, he thought that the role will best fit him and originally it was a great turn in his career.

The series was a great hit and his character was well praised by all. Acting in the main role he maintained the character very well from 2007 till now. Jim also gave his voice in many series including Family Guy, Glenn Martin, The Super Hero Squad Show, Pound Puppies, Eureka, Kick Buttowski: Suburban Daredevil.

His film credit includes On The Road With Judas as Jimmy Pea and Gardener of Eden as Spim (2007), Crane in The Big Year and Human Walter in The Muppets (2011), Prince of Sunset Stories, Paul in I Wish I Was There, Oh at Home and Dr. Mathison in Visions (2015) and Paul Stafford in Hidden Figures.

Jim Parsons also did various stage plays including The Balcony, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, Eddie Goes to Poetry City, Jack and the Future Is In Eggs, Suicide in B-flat, Chili Queen, Last Rites, Below the Belt, Tamalalia 3: The Cocktail Party, Tamalalia 4: The Camp-Out and much more.

Awards and Nominations

Jim Parsons registered many nominations in his career and gained many awards including TCA Awards for Individual Achievement in Comedy in 2009. Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series in 2010.

Critics’ Choice Television Awards for Best Actor in a Comedy Series, Golden Globe Awards for Best Actor– Television Series: Musical or Comedy, and Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series in 2011.

Online Film & Television Association for Best Actor in a Comedy Series in 2012. TV Guide Award for Favorite Actor in 2013. Critics Choice Television Awards for Best Actor in a Comedy Series and many more awards were registered under his name.

What is Jim Parsons’s net worth?

Jim Parsons earns a salary of $1 million. His net worth is estimated to be $160 million as of 2023.

Jim Parsons: Rumors, Controversy

There is a rumor about Jim Parsons leaving The Big Bang Theory and taking to a full stop because he is very busy nowadays and does other things with his career. Although the production house didn’t confirm anything about it.

Body Measurement: Weight, Height

Jim Parsons has a height of 6 feet 1.25 inches. His body weighs 66kg. He has dark brown hair and blue eyes.

Social Media

Jim Parsons is active on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. He has more than 1.4 million followers on Facebook, 8.4 million followers on Instagram, and more than 1.7k followers on  Twitter.

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