Jim Parsons Biography
American actor and comedian Jim Parsons shot to stardom as the nerdy, eccentric, yet irresistibly endearing physicist Sheldon Cooper on the hit sitcom «The Big Bang Theory». Net worth: $160 million.
Early Life
James Joseph Parsons (like his famous on-screen counterpart) was born in Houston, Texas, on March 24, 1973. His mother was a school teacher and his father owned a plumbing supply company. Parsons grew up with his younger sister, Julie, who also chose to become a school teacher.


Acting Career
In 2001, fresh out of college, Jim moved to New York City to pursue his career. Initially, he struggled to find work, landing small roles in TV series and theater productions. Jim's most notable screen appearances during this period included roles in the sitcoms "Ed" and "Judging Amy," plus "Garden State" where he worked alongside Natalie Portman.

According to Chuck Lorre, the crew was so impressed by Jim's performance that they asked him to repeat his monologue. They figured it would be impossible to deliver such an inspired, passionate performance twice, but Parsons nailed it again, erasing any doubts about casting him in the series.

Although Johnny Galecki's Leonard was originally the main character, the show's focus quickly shifted to Sheldon due to viewers' love for the character and Jim's exceptional performance.

During this time, Jim also did voice work for "Family Guy" and voiced an alien character in "Happy Smekday!"
According to Zoomboola.com, in 2017 Chuck Lorre, creator of "The Big Bang Theory," launched a spinoff called "Young Sheldon." While Jim doesn't appear on screen, he provides the voiceover as adult Sheldon narrating the show. Since 2017, three seasons have aired, with the show being renewed for additional seasons.

Personal Life
In 2012, Jim Parsons came out publicly and revealed he'd been in a relationship for 10 years.

Jim Parsons Now
Jim Parsons kicked off 2019 with the release of "Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, and Vile," where he played Larry Simpson. In 2020, Jim Parsons starred in Netflix's "Hollywood" series. In it, the actor played the role of agent Henry Willson.In 2020, like many celebrities, Parsons spent time in quarantine focusing on home life. Parsons also often shares news about his life with followers on Instagram