Jim Parsons

Actor, Producer, Soundtrack

Birthdate: Mar 24, 1973

Birthplace: Houston, Texas, USA

Having grown up in Houston, and its northern suburb of Spring, he made his first stage appearance in a school play at the age of 6. Parsons then went on to study theater at the University of Houston. From there he won a place on a two-year Masters course in classical theater at the University of San Diego/The Old Globe Theater, graduating in 2001.

He moved to New York, working in Off-Broadway productions, appearing in TV commercials and in one episode of Ed (2000) before landing a recurring role in Judging Amy (1999) in 2004.

He was propelled to international fame and acclaim three years later when he starred as Sheldon in the award-winning sitcom, The Big Bang Theory (2007).

Known For

The Big Bang Theory
The Big Bang Theory

(2007)

The Normal Heart
The Normal Heart

(2014)

Jim Parsons Movies

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  • 2026 |

    Animal Farm

    asCarl, Sheep
  • 2022 |

    Spoiler Alert

    asMichael Ausiello
  • 2021 |

    Truman & Tennessee: An Intimate Conversation

    asTruman Capote
  • 2020 |
    The Boys in the Bandas Michael
  • 2018 |

    A Kid Like Jake

    asGreg Wheeler
  • 2016 |

    Hidden Figures

    asPaul Stafford
  • 2016 |

    For the Love of Spock

    asSelf
  • 2015 |
    Visionsas Dr. Mathison
  • 2015 |

    Home

    asOh
  • 2014 |
    Wish I Was Hereas Paul
  • 2012 |
    Sunset Storiesas Prince
  • 2011 |

    The Muppets

    asHuman Walter
  • 2007 |
    Gardener of Edenas Spim
  • 2005 |
    The Great New Wonderfulas Justin
Jim Parsons: Biography, Movies, Net Worth & Photos