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Jim Parsons

Sheldon Cooper, four Emmys and a Golden Globe.

James Joseph Parsons, born March 24, 1973, is an American actor known for his stage and screen work. He played Sheldon Cooper on the CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory from 2007 to 2019, winning four Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series; his honours also include a Golden Globe Award and a Tony Award nomination. A graduate of the University of Houston and the University of San Diego, he began on stage and made his screen debut in 2002. Forbes named him the world's highest-paid television actor from 2015 to 2018.

Quick Facts

Birth name
James Joseph Parsons
Born
24 March 1973
Birthplace
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Education
University of Houston (BA), University of San Diego (MFA)
Occupation
Actor, producer
Years active
1993–present
Spouse
Todd Spiewak (2017)

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