Jim Parsons

James Joseph Parsons is an American actor. From 2007 to 2019, he played Sheldon Cooper in the CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory. He has received various awards, including four Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Television Series Musical or Comedy. In 2018, Forbes estimated his annual salary to be $26.5 million and named him the world's highest-paid television actor. Parsons made his Broadway debut in 2011 portraying Tommy Boatwright in the play The Normal Heart, for which he shared a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Ensemble Performance. He reprised the role in the film adaptation of the play, and he received his seventh Emmy nomination, this time in the category of Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie.

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Jim Parsons reveals why he DIDN'T want to reprise The Big Bang Theory character for the Young Sheldon finale - as he's set to appear in last episode of prequel spinoff

See Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik Reunite in 'Young Sheldon' Finale Pic

Young Sheldon series finale first look at Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik returning as adult Sheldon and Amy Farrah Fowler

First Look at Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik In Series Finale of 'Young Sheldon'

Jim Parsons, Katie Holmes & More Cast In 'Our Town' Revival, Zoey Deutch Joins In Broadway Debut

Katie Holmes, 45, will return to Broadway for first time in 12 YEARS to star with Jim Parsons and Zoey Deutch in a revival of Our Town

Jim Parsons, Katie Holmes, Zoey Deutch Star in Our Town Revival on Broadway

‘Our Town’ Broadway Cast To Include Jim Parsons, Katie Holmes, Richard Thomas, Ephraim Sykes, Zoey Deutch & 23 More

Jim Parsons reflects on reprising Big Bang Theory role for spin-off Young Sheldon's finale, calling it both 'very weird' and 'very beautiful'

The Big Bang Theory stars Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik set to reprise their roles for Young Sheldon finale

Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik Will Appear on ‘Young Sheldon’ Series Finale

Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik to Reprise 'Big Bang Theory' Roles for 'Young Sheldon' Finale

Jim Parsons, Mayim Bialik to Reunite On-Screen in ‘Young Sheldon’ Series Finale

‘Big Bang Theory’ Reunion: Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik to Guest Star on ‘Young Sheldon’ Finale

Jim Parsons on Why Being a Gay, Aspiring Actor When Ellen DeGeneres Came Out Was ‘F—ing Scary’

Sally Field poses with Jim Parsons as the costars suit up at Spoiler Alert premiere in New York City

Jim Parsons Says Kaley Cuoco's Child Is 'Lucky' to Have Her for a Mother

Jim Parsons Says 'Big Bang Theory' Co-Star Kaley Cuoco Is 'Going to be Incredible' as a Mom (Exclusive)

Jim Parsons & Ben Aldridge Suit Up for 'Spoiler Alert' Premiere in NYC

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