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Jim Parsons

American actor (born 1973)

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Jim Parsons is an American actor born in 1973 who has become widely known for his television roles. While specific details about his career achievements aren't provided here, his prominence in the entertainment industry makes him a notable public figure worth knowing about.

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Born: 1973-03-24
Works: 19

Top works

Beetle Creek
Blake the Bored
Natural Justice - Economic Satyagraha
Canadian Journal for Teacher Research - Teacher and Student Efficacy
Canadian Journal for Teacher Research

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Film & TV

Acting · Houston, Texas, USA

Jim Parsons is an American television and film actor, best known for playing Sheldon Cooper in The Big Bang Theory.

Known for

Animal Farm — Carl (voice)2026
The Leader — Warren2026
Reclaim the Flag — Self2025
Jordageddon — Sheldon Cooper2023
Spoiler Alert — Michael Ausiello2022
Truman & Tennessee: An Intimate Conversation — Truman Capote (voice)2021
Harvey — Elwood P. Dowd2021
The Boys in the Band — Michael

Article

James Joseph Parsons (born March 24, 1973) is an American actor. Known for his work on both stage and screen, his accolades include four Primetime Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and a nomination for a Tony Award. From 2015 to 2018, Forbes named him the world's highest-paid television actor.

A graduate of the University of Houston and the University of San Diego, Parsons started his career on the stage and had his screen debut in 2002. From 2007 to 2019, he played Sheldon Cooper in the CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory, winning four Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. He was further Emmy-nominated for the television film The Normal Heart (2014), the short form series Special (2019), and playing Henry Willson in the Netflix miniseries Hollywood (2020).