Jim Parsons

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Biography

Recent Role:
Sheldon Cooper on The Big Bang Theory
Gender:
Male
Born:
3-24-1973
Birthplace:
Houston, Texas, USA
Birth Name:
James Joseph Parsons
Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Jim Parsons took up theater at the University of Houston. After getting his master's degree at San Diego/The Old Globe Theater, he moved to New York to pursue his acting career.

Initially, the only offers he got were from an off-Broadway show and several commercials. After which, he got a small guesting part on the TV sitcom Ed and a bit in the comedy drama Garden State. He also auditioned on several pilots which

More never made it on the air.

His movie credits include School For Scoundrels and Heights. His biggest break came when in 2007, he was cast as Sheldon in the geeky comedy The Big Bang Theory.

In August 2009, Parsons won the Television Critics Association award for individual achievement in comedy. He also won the 2010 Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series and won his first Golden Globe Award for his role in The Big Bang Theory in 2011. In 2011, Parsons and his costars Johnny Galecki and Kaley Cuoco signed new contracts, guaranteeing each of them $200,000 per episode for the fourth season of The Big Bang Theory.

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    Could not, would not imagine this show without the fabulous Jim Parsons! hide show

    I am actually surprised that there are not more reviews on him, especially since he has now won an Emmy and Golden Globe award! I know some may think his character is saturated on the show at times but can you imagine him now being on at all? I love Sheldon Lee 'trouble' Cooper! He is the ultimate star of the show as all his friends lives revolve/involve him as well. Everyone 'puts' up with him even at his worse! But its because Jim is just too damn cute! He is adorable/adored and well loved! Having had the priviledge of seeing this show live a few times and even extra priviledge to meet most of the stars I have to say the only one I absolutely NEED to meet now is Jim but that may be almost impossible as he is so frackin' popular and would be mobbed by fans for sure. So lets talk about why I love Jim other than what I've stated above. His delivery of his lines, his fast paced dialogue, his character is very unique and he (Jim) just nails it every single time! He is probably the one who least breaks within the cast. Take notice at the bloopers in season 3 to see what I mean. Jim is so lucky. He gets to be two completely different people, assholic as Sheldon and a sweetheart as himself. An actor's biggest gift from a fan is to be told that he is so convincing as the character he plays and that it looks so easy. I imagine that Jim will have more awards and recoginition in the very near future for his incredible performances in The Big Bang Theory and many other projects. I will be jealous of NY this summmer as they get to have him when he makes his Broadway debut! Good luck Jim, in all you do and know I will be there every step of the way! :)

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    The funniest man on tv today! Seriously funny without even trying! hide show

    Seriously, he's the funniest guy that i've seen on tv! I'm hooked with The Big Bang Theory because of him! Well of course, there's Penny too. It's like when you see him, you wait for him to say something because you know it will be totally funny. Just seeing him can make you feel funny already. It's the best comedy show for me! My little sister adores him too and would stop everything that she's doing just to watch episodes of the big bang theory! I am so glad to know that the series will be staying for three more years! Yey!

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    Jim Parson's is perfect!!!!!! hide show

    I am so happy that Big Bang Theory is something i can watch every week..If i had it my way I would have it on everyday of the week. I am the biggest fan of the show, and I am the biggest Jim Parson's 'Sheldon' fan!!! The way he delivers his lines just puts a smile on my face. The whole cast is hilarious and mesh so well together. They couldn't have found a better person to act as sheldon. I will follow him on whatever he does from this point on.. He is the best actor ever!! and cute too!!!

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    An Emmy-worthy actor who has nerds like me hooked to The Big Bang Theory! hide show

    "The Bath Item Gift Hypothesis" is one of my favorite television episodes of all time because of this man! He is so talented, I don't understand why his talents weren't discovered/appreciated earlier. He's so perfect for his role as Sheldon, and I honestly cannot image anyone else even attempting to take on the role. Some of Sheldon's lines could be taken as insulting, but Jim is so charming and hilarious that nothing is offensive! Not only is Jim great on TBBT, but he is really nice in real life too. I have watched every video interview youtube has to offer, and I still can't get enough of his quick wit and honesty. Plus he is so charming, and I never would have guessed he's 36 years old! I am going to be very upset if he doesn't win an Emmy for his amazing work. After the nominations came out, he was glowing. Who else is that humble and adorable?!

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    best actor on TV today! hide show

    Yeah, I think it's fair to say that he is the greatest actor on TV today. He makes me laugh at every turn. He manages to play one of the most difficult roles on TV so flawlessly! I am astounded by the sheer talent of Jim Parsons. How can he ramble off all of these lines with a straight face? He's just amazing! I wait in great anticipation for big bang every week, half because of Sheldon, and half because it's just overall, so well written. The best lines of the big bang theory are all from Sheldon. His joke concerning nervous ticks! His constant corrections of other people's errors. "Reductio ad absurdum" --genius. I guess alot of the credit goes to the writers, but still, give Jim Parsons an Emmy for Pete's sake! Heck, give him a stack of awards!

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