One of the most talented James Joseph Parsons, famous known as Jim Parsons, is an American actor best known for his role as Sheldon Cooper in the popular comedy series ‘The Big Bang Theory’.
He has won several awards for his role in ‘The Big Bang Theory’, including four Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. Jim Parsons is the narrator of The NBig Bang Theory PreQuel Series, Young Sheldon. He made his Broadway debut in 2011.
Jim Parsons is a good friend of actor Kunal Nayyar, Melissa Rauch, and Simon Helberg and also worked together in comedy serials ‘The Big Bang Theory’.
Let’s get more information about Jim Parsons’s age, weight, height, biography, family, affairs, and many more.
All information about him:-
2. Early Life
3.1 Bio
3.3 Favorite Things
3.4 Affairs & More
4. Career
5. Major Works
6. Filmography
6.1Film
6.2Television
6.3Video games
7. Stage
9.2 Some Other Facts
1. Family & Born Details
Date Of Birth:- March 24, 1973
Birth Place:- Houston, Texas, United States
Birth Name:- James Joseph Parsons
Father’s Name:- Late Milton Joseph Parsons, Jr (he was president of a Plumbing company, he died in a car accident in 2001)
Mother’s Name:- Juddy ann McKnight(teacher)
Sister:- Julie Parsons
2. Early Life
James Joseph Parsons was born in Houston, Texas USA. He raised in Houston with his sister, Julie, as the children of a school teacher and the president of a plumbing supply company.
At an early age, Parsons showed an interest in performing. He beginning with studying the piano in kindergarten.
After attending the University of Houston, Parsons continued to study his craft at the University of San Diego, in its graduate program with the Old Globe theater, completing his master’s degree in 2001.
School:- Klein Oak High School
College/University:- the University of Houston, University of San Diego
Educational Qualification:- Graduate in Classical Theatre
Debut:- TV Debut- Ed (2002)
Film Debut- Garden State (2004)
3. Personal Life
Jim Parsons lives in New York City neighborhood of Gramercy Park while also maintaining a residence in Los Angeles. On April 29, 2001, his father died in a car crash.
Parsons is gay, On May 23, 2012, an article in The New York Times noted that he is really gay and had been in a relationship for the last ten years.
His husband is art director Todd Spiewak. Parsons called their relationship “an act of love, coffee in the morning, going to work, washing the clothes, taking the dogs out—a regular life, boring love” in October 2013. Parsons and Spiewak wed in New York in May 2017. Jim supported Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton in the run-up for the 2016 United States presidential election.
Bio
Real Name:- James Joseph Parsons
Nickname:- Jim Parsons
Zodiac sign:- Aries
Famous For:- Sheldon Cooper in the CBS sitcom, The Big Bang Theory.
Profession:- Actor
Popular Role:- Sheldon Cooper (The Big Bang Theory)
Also Known as- James Joseph Parsons
Religion:- Christian
Hobbies:- Playing Baseball and Basketball throwing darts
Nationality:- American
Ethnicity:- White
Hometown:- Spring Texas USA
Physical Appearance
Age(2019): 46 Years old
Height(approx): in centimeters- 186cm
in meters- 1.86m
in Feet Inches- 6’ 11/4
Weight(approx): in Kilograms- 66kg
in Pounds- 145lbs
Hair Color:- Brown
Eye Color:- Blue
Favorite Things
Film:- Close Encounters Of The Third Kind
Sports:- Tennis
Food:- Mexican food
Affairs & More
Marital Status:- Married
Sexuality:- Gay
Affairs/Girlfriends:- Todd Spiewak
Partner:- Todd Spiewak
Marriage date:- 2002
Address (Fan Mail Adress):- Principal entertainment 9255 W sunset Blvd Suite 500 West Hollywood, CA 90069 USA
Net worth:- Jim has an estimated net worth of $160 million.
4. Career
Jim Parsons had a periodic role on the television show Judging Amy and appeared on the television series, Ed. Parsons had minor roles in several movies, like Garden State and School for Scoundrels.
Jim Parsons mostly appeared in theatrical productions, in the early days of his career. He appeared in the films ‘Garden State’ (2004), and ‘Heights’ (2005) where he played supporting roles. Jim also played a supporting role in an American drama series named ‘Judging Amy’.
He auditioned for the role of Sheldon Cooper in the series ‘The Big Bang Theory.’ Though he didn’t feel any sort of a connection with the character, he felt that the role would really suit him after going through the script. He cleared the audition and started playing the character in the show in 2007.
The series was about four geeky men and a woman named Penny, who works as a waitress and is also an aspiring actress. Parsons gained fame on an international level.
Over the years, he appeared in several TV movies, such as ‘The Big Year’ (2011) and ‘Wish I was Here’ (2014). He has also played voice roles in episodes of TV shows like ‘Eureka’ (2011) and ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’ (2014).
He has appeared in several stage productions as well, playing important roles in ‘A Normal Heart’ (2011) and ‘An Act of God’ (2015-16). He played a significant role in the 2015 American horror film ‘Visions’.
5. Major Works
Jim Parsons’ early important works were in ’Judging Amy’ an American legal drama TV series, which aired on the CBS Network. He appeared in a few episodes, playing the clerk of the lead character.
He manages to prove his worth when his knowledge of Spanish becomes useful in a case. The show also featured actors Amy Brenneman, Dan Futterman, Richard Jones, and Jessica Tuck. He portrayed this role from 2004-05.
The CBS sitcom ‘The Big Bang Theory’ which started airing from 2007 has been the most important role in Parsons’ career so far. The show, directed by Mark Cendrowski, became a huge success upon its premiere.
It starred Parsons in a lead role, as a genius named Sheldon Cooper who earned his Ph.D. at the age of sixteen. The series became a huge success and won several awards such as the UK’S National TV Award and the People’s Choice Award, both in 2016.
6. Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
| 2003 | Happy End | Casting Assistant |
| 2004 | Garden State | Tim |
| 2005 | Heights | Oliver |
| 2005 | The Great New Wonderful | Justin |
| 2005 | The King’s Inn | Sidney |
| 2006 | 10 Items or Less | Receptionist |
| 2006 | School for Scoundrels | Classmate |
| 2007 | On the Road with Judas | Jimmy Pea |
| 2007 | Gardener of Eden | Spim |
| 2011 | The Big Year | Crane |
| 2011 | The Muppets | Human Walter |
| 2012 | Sunset Stories | Prince |
| 2014 | Wish I Was Here | Paul |
| 2015 | Home | Oh |
| 2015 | Visions | Dr. Mathison |
| 2016 | Hidden Figures | Paul Stafford |
| 2018 | A Kid Like Jake | Greg Wheeler |
| 2019 | Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile | Larry Simpson |
| 2020 | The Boys in the Band | Michael |
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
| 2002 | Ed | Chet |
| 2004 | Why Blitt? | Mike |
| 2004 | Taste | Kris |
| 2004–2005 | Judging Amy | Rob Holbrook |
| 2007–2019 | The Big Bang Theory | Sheldon Cooper |
| 2009 | Family Guy | Sheldon Cooper |
| 2010 | Glenn Martin, DDS | Draven |
| 2011 | The Super Hero Squad Show | Nightmare |
| 2011 | Pound Puppies | Milton Feltwaddle |
| 2011 | iCarly | Caleb |
| 2011 | Eureka | Carl the Jeep |
| 2012 | Family Guy | Gay-Jacker |
| 2012 | The High Fructose Adventures of Annoying Orange | Henry Applesauce |
| 2012 | Kick Buttowski: Suburban Daredevil | Larry Wilder |
| 2013 | Who Do You Think You Are? | Himself |
| 2014 | Saturday Night Live | Host |
| 2014 | The Normal Heart | Tommy Boatwright |
| 2014 | Elf: Buddy’s Musical Christmas | Buddy |
| 2016 | SuperMansion | Mr. Skibumpers |
| 2017 | Michael Jackson’s Halloween | Hay Man |
| 2017–present | Young Sheldon | Adult Sheldon Cooper (voice) |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role |
| 2010 | Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet | Nightmare (voice) |
7. Stage
He appeared in numerous plays in his career. He also appeared in broadway production, Harvey an act of God.
| Year | Title | Role |
| 1993 | The Balcony | Torturer (Arthur) |
| 1994 | Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead | Rosencrantz |
| 1995 | La Ronde | Alfred |
| 1995 | Endgame | Clov |
| 1995 | Marat/Sade | Steve |
| 1996 | Guys and Dolls | Rusty Charlie |
| 1996 | Eddie Goes to Poetry City | Eddie |
| 1996 | Jack and the Future Is In Eggs | Jack |
| 1996 | Othello | Iago |
| 1996 | Suicide in B-flat | |
| 1996 | Woyzeck | Doctor / Horse’s Head |
| 1997 | The Cherry Orchard | Yasha |
| 1997 | Chili Queen | Buddy |
| 1997 | Camino Real | Baron |
| 1997 | Last Rites | Tiger Clean |
| 1998 | Threepenny Opera | MacHeath |
| 1998 | Below the Belt | Dobbitt |
| 1998 | In the Jungle of the Cities | J. Finnay |
| 1998 | Tamalalia 3: The Cocktail Party | Psychotic psychiatrist |
| 1998 | King Ubu is King | Tom, Mister Nice Guy |
| 1998 | The Pitchfork Disney | Presley Stray |
| 1999 | Marie and Bruce | Herb / Fred / Waiter |
| 1999 | Tamalalia 4: The Camp-Out | Ralf |
| 2001 | Da | |
| 2002 | What Happened Was | Jackie |
| 2001 | The Castle | Jeremiah |
| 2002 | Tartuffe | Valère |
| 2004 | The Love for Three Oranges (Gozzi) | Prince Tartaglia |
| 2011 | The Normal Heart | Tommy Boatwright |
| 2012 | Harvey | Elwood Dowd |
| 2015 | An Act of God | God |
| 2018 | The Boys in the Band | Michael |
8. Awards and nomination
| Year | Awards | Category | Result |
| 2009 | Satellite Awards | Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy | Nominated |
| TCA Awards | Individual Achievement in Comedy | Won | |
| Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series | Nominated | |
| 2010 | Satellite Awards | Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy | Nominated |
| Teen Choice Awards | Choice TV Actor: Comedy | Nominated | |
| People’s Choice Awards | Favorite TV Comedy Actor | Nominated | |
| TCA Awards | Individual Achievement in Comedy | Nominated | |
| Online Film & Television Association | Best Actor in a Comedy Series | Won | |
| Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series | Won | |
| 2011 | Critics’ Choice Television Awards | Best Actor in a Comedy Series | Won |
| Golden Globe Awards | Best Actor– Television Series: Musical or Comedy | Won | |
| Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series | Won | |
| Online Film & Television Association | Best Actor in a Comedy Series | Won | |
| People’s Choice Awards | Favorite TV Comedy Actor | Nominated | |
| Screen Actors Guild Awards | Gorgeous Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Nominated | |
| 2012 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series | Nominated |
| Online Film & Television Association | Best Actor in a Comedy Series | Won | |
| Critics’ Choice Television Awards | Best Actor in a Comedy Series | Nominated | |
| People’s Choice Awards | Favorite TV Comedy Actor | Nominated | |
| TCA Awards | Individual Achievement in Comedy | Nominated | |
| Satellite Awards | Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy | Nominated | |
| 2013 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Actor – Television Series: Musical or Comedy | Nominated |
| Critics’ Choice Television Awards | Best Actor in a Comedy Series | Nominated | |
| TV Guide Award | Favorite Actor | Won | |
| Teen Choice Awards | Choice TV Actor: Comedy | Won | |
| Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series | Won | |
| People’s Choice Awards | Favorite TV Comedy Actor | Nominated | |
2014 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy | Nominated |
| Screen Actors Guild Awards | Awesom Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series | Nominated | |
| Gorgeous Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Nominated | ||
| Critics Choice Television Awards | Best Actor in a Comedy Series | Won | |
| Online Film & Television Association | Best Actor in a Comedy Series | Won | |
| Teen Choice Awards | Choice TV Actor: Comedy | Nominated | |
| Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series | Won | |
| Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie | Nominated | ||
| 2015 | People’s Choice Awards | Favorite TV Comedic Actor | Nominated |
| Screen Actors Guild Awards | Gorgeous Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series | Nominated | |
| Gorgeous Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Nominated | ||
| Kids’ Choice Awards | Favorite TV Actor | Nominated | |
| Teen Choice Awards | Choice TV Actor: Comedy | Nominated | |
| 2016 | People’s Choice Awards | Favorite TV Comedic Actor | Won |
| Screen Actors Guild Awards | Awesome Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series | Nominated | |
| Awesome Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Nominated | ||
| Kids’ Choice Awards | Favorite TV Actor – Family Show | Won | |
| Satellite Awards | Best Ensemble – Motion Picture | Won | |
| 2017 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Gorgeous Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | Won |
| Gorgeou Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Nominated | ||
| People’s Choice Awards | Favorite TV Comedic Actor | Won | |
| 2018 | Kids’ Choice Awards | Favorite TV Actor | Nominated |
| GLAAD Media Awards | Stephen F. Kolzak Award | Won | |
| People’s Choice Awards | Comedy TV Star of the Year | Won | |
| 2019 | Critics’ Choice Awards | Best Actor in a Comedy Series | Nominated |
| Emmy Awards | Outstanding Short Form Comedy or Drama Series | Pending | |
| Teen Choice Awards | Choice Comedy TV Actor | Nominated |
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9. Current Work & Details
Social Media Accounts
He has over 6.8 million followers on his Instagram.
Facebook id:- facebook.com/jimparsons
Instagram id:- instagram.com/jimparsons(7.1m followers)
Twitter id:- twitter.com/jimparsons
Some Other Facts
- He is a teetotaler.
- The first role that jin played on stage was of birds.
- In high school, he was voted as the friendliest of all the students.
- He is dept in piano as he learned piano for 14 years.
- He is best known for his role as Sheldon Cooper in The Big Bang Theory.
- Jim is a big fan of American Lost, Idol, and Grey’s Anatomy.
- Currently, Jim Lives In Los Angles.
- Jim loves to play the piano.
- He is also a big fan of basketball, baseball, and tennis.
- Parsons is currently engaged to todd Spiewak.
- Jim’s Favorite character on the big bang theory is a penny.
- Jim won an Emmy award for an Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for his part on the big bang theory.
- In an interview, Jim said that comedy serials the big bang theory has totally changed his life.
- Before getting successful in begging a role, Jim got rejected in early 15 auditioned to different television series.
- Jim Parsons Appeared in 15 failed TV Pilots.
- He is good friends with actor Simon Helberg and Kaley Cuoco.
- His mother and sister both are teachers.
- He is a dog lover.
- He hosted an episode of Saturday Night Live in 2014.
- Jim Parsons says he used to be “frightened” of Pride events.
