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 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’.Team of 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:-

1. Family & Born Details

2. Early Life

3. Personal Life

3.1 Bio

3.2 Physical Appearance

3.3 Favorite Things

3.4 Affairs & More

4. Career

5. Major Works

6. Filmography

6.1Film

6.2Television

6.3Video games

7. Stage

8. Awards and nomination

9. Current Work & Details

9.1 Social Media Accounts

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 Spiewakjim-todd

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

YearTitleRole
2003Happy EndCasting Assistant
2004Garden StateTim
2005HeightsOliver
2005The Great New WonderfulJustin
2005The King’s InnSidney
200610 Items or LessReceptionist
2006School for ScoundrelsClassmate
2007On the Road with JudasJimmy Pea
2007Gardener of EdenSpim
2011The Big YearCrane
2011The MuppetsHuman Walter
2012Sunset StoriesPrince
2014Wish I Was HerePaul
2015HomeOh
2015VisionsDr. Mathison
2016Hidden FiguresPaul Stafford
2018A Kid Like JakeGreg Wheeler
2019Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and VileLarry Simpson
2020The Boys in the BandMichael

Television

YearTitleRole
2002EdChet
2004Why Blitt?Mike
2004TasteKris
2004–2005Judging AmyRob Holbrook
2007–2019The Big Bang TheorySheldon Cooper
2009Family GuySheldon Cooper
2010Glenn Martin, DDSDraven
2011The Super Hero Squad ShowNightmare
2011Pound PuppiesMilton Feltwaddle
2011iCarlyCaleb
2011EurekaCarl the Jeep
2012Family GuyGay-Jacker
2012The High Fructose Adventures of Annoying OrangeHenry Applesauce
2012Kick Buttowski: Suburban DaredevilLarry Wilder
2013Who Do You Think You Are?Himself
2014Saturday Night LiveHost
2014The Normal HeartTommy Boatwright
2014Elf: Buddy’s Musical ChristmasBuddy
2016SuperMansionMr. Skibumpers
2017Michael Jackson’s HalloweenHay Man
2017–presentYoung SheldonAdult Sheldon Cooper (voice)

Video games

YearTitleRole
2010Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity GauntletNightmare (voice)

7. Stage

He appeared in numerous plays in his career. He also appeared in broadway production, Harvey an act of God.

YearTitleRole
1993The BalconyTorturer (Arthur)
1994Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are DeadRosencrantz
1995La RondeAlfred
1995EndgameClov
1995Marat/SadeSteve
1996Guys and DollsRusty Charlie
1996Eddie Goes to Poetry CityEddie
1996Jack and the Future Is In EggsJack
1996OthelloIago
1996Suicide in B-flat
1996WoyzeckDoctor / Horse’s Head
1997The Cherry OrchardYasha
1997Chili QueenBuddy
1997Camino RealBaron
1997Last RitesTiger Clean
1998Threepenny OperaMacHeath
1998Below the BeltDobbitt
1998In the Jungle of the CitiesJ. Finnay
1998Tamalalia 3: The Cocktail PartyPsychotic psychiatrist
1998King Ubu is KingTom, Mister Nice Guy
1998The Pitchfork DisneyPresley Stray
1999Marie and BruceHerb / Fred / Waiter
1999Tamalalia 4: The Camp-OutRalf
2001Da
2002What Happened WasJackie
2001The CastleJeremiah
2002TartuffeValère
2004The Love for Three Oranges (Gozzi)Prince Tartaglia
2011The Normal HeartTommy Boatwright
2012HarveyElwood Dowd
2015An Act of GodGod
2018The Boys in the BandMichael

8. Awards and nomination

YearAwardsCategoryResult
2009Satellite AwardsBest Actor – Television Series Musical or ComedyNominated
TCA AwardsIndividual Achievement in ComedyWon
Primetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy SeriesNominated
2010Satellite AwardsBest Actor – Television Series Musical or ComedyNominated
Teen Choice AwardsChoice TV Actor: ComedyNominated
People’s Choice AwardsFavorite TV Comedy ActorNominated
TCA AwardsIndividual Achievement in ComedyNominated
Online Film & Television AssociationBest Actor in a Comedy SeriesWon
Primetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy SeriesWon
2011Critics’ Choice Television AwardsBest Actor in a Comedy SeriesWon
Golden Globe AwardsBest Actor– Television Series: Musical or ComedyWon
Primetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy SeriesWon
Online Film & Television AssociationBest Actor in a Comedy SeriesWon
People’s Choice AwardsFavorite TV Comedy ActorNominated
Screen Actors Guild AwardsGorgeous Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy SeriesNominated
2012Primetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy SeriesNominated
Online Film & Television AssociationBest Actor in a Comedy SeriesWon
Critics’ Choice Television AwardsBest Actor in a Comedy SeriesNominated
People’s Choice AwardsFavorite TV Comedy ActorNominated
TCA AwardsIndividual Achievement in ComedyNominated
Satellite AwardsBest Actor – Television Series Musical or ComedyNominated
2013Golden Globe AwardsBest Actor – Television Series: Musical or ComedyNominated
Critics’ Choice Television AwardsBest Actor in a Comedy SeriesNominated
TV Guide AwardFavorite ActorWon
Teen Choice AwardsChoice TV Actor: ComedyWon
Primetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy SeriesWon
People’s Choice AwardsFavorite TV Comedy ActorNominated

2014

Golden Globe AwardsBest Actor – Television Series Musical or ComedyNominated
Screen Actors Guild AwardsAwesom Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy SeriesNominated
Gorgeous Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy SeriesNominated
Critics Choice Television AwardsBest Actor in a Comedy SeriesWon
Online Film & Television AssociationBest Actor in a Comedy SeriesWon
Teen Choice AwardsChoice TV Actor: ComedyNominated
Primetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy SeriesWon
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or MovieNominated
2015People’s Choice AwardsFavorite TV Comedic ActorNominated
Screen Actors Guild AwardsGorgeous Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy SeriesNominated
Gorgeous Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy SeriesNominated
Kids’ Choice AwardsFavorite TV ActorNominated
Teen Choice AwardsChoice TV Actor: ComedyNominated
2016People’s Choice AwardsFavorite TV Comedic ActorWon
Screen Actors Guild AwardsAwesome Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy SeriesNominated
Awesome Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy SeriesNominated
Kids’ Choice AwardsFavorite TV Actor – Family ShowWon
Satellite AwardsBest Ensemble – Motion PictureWon
2017Screen Actors Guild AwardsGorgeous Performance by a Cast in a Motion PictureWon
Gorgeou Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy SeriesNominated
People’s Choice AwardsFavorite TV Comedic ActorWon
2018Kids’ Choice AwardsFavorite TV ActorNominated
GLAAD Media AwardsStephen F. Kolzak AwardWon
People’s Choice AwardsComedy TV Star of the YearWon
2019Critics’ Choice AwardsBest Actor in a Comedy SeriesNominated
Emmy AwardsOutstanding Short Form Comedy or Drama SeriesPending
Teen Choice AwardsChoice Comedy TV ActorNominated

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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.
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