Jim Parsons
Actor
Birth Date: March 24, 1973
Age: 52 years old
Birth Place: Houston, Texas
American actor Jim Parsons rocketed to fame on the strength of his unforgettable performance as a socially awkward scientist in the hit sitcom "The Big Bang Theory" (CBS, 2007-19). Born in Houston, Texas, he moved to New York to pursue a stage career after earning an MFA from the University of San Diego. He eventually returned to the West Coast and found small roles in the television series "Ed" (NBC, 2000-04) and the film "Garden State" (2004).
He earned a recurring role in the Amy Brenneman legal drama "Judging Amy" (CBS, 1999-2005). After that show ended, Parsons found the role of a lifetime when producer Chuck Lorre cast him opposite Johnny Galecki and Kaley Cuoco in "The Big Bang Theory." His Dr. Sheldon Cooper became one of the most easily recognized characters in pop culture. The show would go on to become one of the biggest hits in television history and earned the actor four Emmy Awards.
During breaks in filming, the actor frequently returned to New York to make appearances on Broadway. Openly gay, Parsons starred in the Tony-winning revivals of the LGBTQ classics "The Normal Heart" and "The Boys in the Band." He went on to star in a TV film version of "The Normal Heart" (HBO, 2014) with Mark Ruffalo. Before the end of "Big Bang," the actor partnered with Lorre to produce a spinoff series about his character's childhood named "Young Sheldon" (CBS, 2017- ).
On the big screen, Parsons joined singer Rhianna to provide the voices for the animated film "Home" (2015). He also appeared with Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, and Kevin Costner in the Oscar-nominated drama "Hidden Figures" (2016). Parsons rejoined his stage co-stars Zachary Quinto and Matt Bomer for Ryan Murphy's film adaptation of "The Boys in the Band" (Netflix, 2020).
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Bob Newhart: A Legacy of Laughter
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2024
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Michael Ausiello
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2022
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2022
CBS Mornings
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2021
Call Me KatStream
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2021
EqualStream
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2020
The Drew Barrymore ShowStream
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2020
HollywoodStream
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Henry Wilson
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2020
The Boys in the BandStream
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Michael
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2020
Truman & Tennessee: An Intimate Conversation
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Truman Capote
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2020
The Kelly Clarkson ShowStream
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2019
The Big Bang Theory: Couple Goals
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Sheldon Cooper
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2019
The Big Bang Theory: Your Takeover
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Sheldon Cooper
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2019
SpecialStream
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2019
Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile
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Florida Prosecutor Larry Simpson
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2019
Geniale Köpfe
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Paul Stafford
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2018
Today 3rd Hour
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2018
Pete the Cat
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2018
The 29th Annual GLAAD Media Awards
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2018
The Van Jones Show
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2018
A Kid Like Jake
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Greg
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2018
A Kid Like Jake
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2018
Michael Jackson's Halloween
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2017
Young SheldonStream
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Adult Sheldon
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2017
Young SheldonStream
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2017
Young SheldonStream
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Sheldon Cooper
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2017
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Adult Sheldon
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2017
Last Chance Hospital
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2017
First in Human
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Sunday Today With Willie Geist
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Must See TV: An All-Star Tribute to James Burrows
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2016
Hollywood Medium With Tyler HenryStream
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2016
Hidden FiguresStream
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Paul Stafford
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2016
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Mr. Skibumpers
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2015
The Late Show With Stephen ColbertStream
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2015
The Late Late Show With James Corden
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Home
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2015
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Dr. Mathison
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2015
Now That's Funny! On Set With TV's Hottest Comedies: A Paley Center for Media Special
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Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas
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Extra Big Bang
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2014
Late Night With Seth MeyersStream
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2014
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonStream
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Wish I Was Here
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Paul
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2014
The Normal HeartStream
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2014
The Big Bang Theory: Cast and Creators Live at PALEYFEST
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2013
Live! With Kelly and Michael
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2012
Live! With Kelly and Michael
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2012
Coldplay Live 2012
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2012
CBS This Morning
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2012
Sunset Stories
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Prince
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2012
LIVE with Kelly
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2011
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2011
Long Island MediumStream
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2011
CBS Fall Preview
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2011
Dish NationStream
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2011
The Big YearStream
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Crane
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2011
ConanStream
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2010
The Talk
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2010
George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight
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2010
On the Red Carpet
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2010
Who Do You Think You Are?Stream
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2010
Lopez Tonight
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2009
Watch What Happens Live With Andy CohenStream
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2009
Watch What Happens Live With Andy CohenStream
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2009
Late Night With Jimmy Fallon
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2009
The Bonnie Hunt Show
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2008
Free Radio
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2008
The Big Bang TheoryStream
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Sheldon Cooper
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2007
Today With Kathie Lee & Hoda
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2007
The Better Show
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2007
Gardener of Eden
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Spim
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2007
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2006
10 Items or LessStream
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2006
The Martha Stewart Show
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2005
The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson
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Tavis Smiley
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The Ellen DeGeneres Show
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Real Time With Bill MaherStream
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2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Stream
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Live With Regis and Kelly
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The Early Show
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1999
Judging Amy
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1999
Family Guy
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Sheldon Cooper
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1999
Family GuyStream
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Sheldon Cooper
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1999
The Daily Show With Jon StewartStream
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1999
The View
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1997
Access Hollywood
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1996
Inside the Actors Studio
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Late Show With David Letterman
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The Tonight Show With Jay Leno
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1992
The SimpsonsStream
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1989
Entertainment Tonight
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CBS News Sunday Morning
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Good Morning America
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Sesame StreetStream
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TodayStream
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News aboutJim Parsons
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‘Big Bang Theory’ Reunion! Kaley Cuoco Joins Jim Parsons to Support His Broadway Run
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Jim Parsons Talks ‘Big Bang Theory’ Sequel & ‘Young Sheldon’ Finale
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‘Young Sheldon’ Boss on Series Finale’s ‘Big Bang Theory’ Flash Forward With Sheldon & Amy
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‘Young Sheldon’: Jim Parsons & Mayim Bialik Return in Finale First Look (PHOTOS)
‘Young Sheldon’: Jim Parsons & Iain Armitage Team Up for Cute Series Finale Video
Jim Parsons Talks ‘Weird’ but ‘Beautiful’ Return to ‘Big Bang Theory’ Role for ‘Young Sheldon’ Finale
‘Young Sheldon’: Jim Parsons & Mayim Bialik Reprising ‘Big Bang Theory’ Roles in Series Finale
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‘Reportin’ for Duty: A Tribute to Leslie Jordan’: Mayim Bialik, Jim Parsons & More Head Star-Studded Show
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‘The Big Bang Theory’ Tell-All: Author Jessica Radloff Talks the Book’s Juiciest Bits
‘Young Sheldon’: Simon Helberg Reprises His ‘Big Bang Theory’ Role as Howard (VIDEO)
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‘Young Sheldon’: How ‘Big Bang Theory’s [Spoiler] Ended Up in Season 4 Premiere
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Matt Bomer on Having to Emotionally ‘Go There’ With Jim Parsons in ‘Boys in the Band’
Jim Parsons Reveals Why He Was Ready to Say Goodbye to ‘Big Bang Theory’
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Looking Back at ‘The Big Bang Theory’ Series Finale One Year Later (PHOTOS)
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Darren Criss Says ‘Hollywood’ Addresses the Cost of Dreams Coming True
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Roush Review: ‘Hollywood’ Exposes Tinseltown’s Dark Side With a Light Touch
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‘The Big Bang Theory’ Looks Back on Why Jim Parsons Was Perfect as Sheldon (VIDEO)
Ryan Murphy’s ‘Hollywood’ Adds Jim Parsons, Dylan McDermott & More
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In Their Own Words: The ‘Big Bang Theory’ Cast on the Emotional Ending
‘The Big Bang Theory’ Cast Honored With Historic Handprint Ceremony (PHOTOS)
See the ‘Big Bang Theory’ Cast at the Emotional Final Episode Taping (PHOTOS)
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‘The Big Bang Theory’ Cast Reflects on Their 12-Year Run Ahead of the Big Farewell
CBS Renews ‘Young Sheldon’ for Two More Seasons
‘The Big Bang Theory’ Cast Celebrates Stage Dedication at Warner Brothers Studios
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Double Sheldons? ‘Young Sheldon’ Cast Members to Appear on ‘The Big Bang Theory’
Jim Parsons & Kaley Cuoco Take Fans Behind-the-Scenes of ‘Big Bang Theory’ (PHOTOS)
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‘Big Bang Theory’ EP on Amy & Sheldon’s Marriage, Penny & Leonard’s Baby Plans
‘Young Sheldon’ STEM Initiative Grant Announced, Inspired by Hit CBS Sitcom
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What You Need to Know About the ‘Big Bang Theory’ Final Season Premiere
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‘Big Bang Theory’: What Wedding Gift Did Stephen Hawking Send to Sheldon and Amy? (VIDEO)
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‘The Big Bang Theory’: How Mark Hamill Came to Play Himself in the Season Finale
10 Adorable Sheldon & Amy Moments From ‘The Big Bang Theory’ (PHOTOS)
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‘The Big Bang Theory’: How Baby Wolowitz No. 2 Got His Name
Bazinga! Go Behind the Scenes of ‘Young Sheldon’ (PHOTOS)
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‘Hollywood Medium’ Tyler Henry Previews Jim Parsons & Kristin Cavallari’s Emotional Readings
‘The Big Bang Theory’: Bill Gates Signs on as Guest Star
Bazinga! ‘Young Sheldon’ Lands Second Season Renewal
Roush Review: ‘Young Sheldon,’ ‘Good Doctor,’ ‘Myself’ and ‘Brave’ Launch New Fall Season
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‘The Big Bang Theory’ Season Finale: How That Shamy Shocker Came to Be
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‘The Big Bang Theory’ Finale: Will Sheldon Be Tempted to Cheat on Amy? (VIDEO)
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