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Jim Parsons Biography

Birth Name:James Joseph Parsons

Birth Place:Houston, Texas, United States

Profession Actor, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Has been awarded the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network's Inspiration Award
Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2015
Won a Theatre World Award for his performance in the Broadway play "The Normal Heart․"
Graduated from the University of Houston School of Theatre
Received a master's degree in fine arts from the University of San Diego
Started out performing with Stages Repertory Theatre
Quote: "People always want to know if I am as smart as [my character on Big Bang Theory"] Sheldon, which is just absurd․ I mean, bless their hearts․ It's sweet they feel compelled to ask, but sadly, no․""
Best known for his portrayal of the character Sheldon Cooper in "The Big Bang Theory․"
Stated his favorite show growing up was "Three's Company․"
Has stated that his favorite song is Joni Mithell's "Down To You․"

Awards

2008Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Lead Actor: nominated
2009Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Lead Actor: nominated
2009INOCA TV-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2009OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2009Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2009Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Series, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2009TCA Award-Individual Achievement in Comedy: winner
2010Family Television Award-Actor: winner
2010Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Lead Actor: winner
2010OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: winner
2010Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: winner
2010Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Series, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2010Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actor: Comedy: nominated
2010TCA Award-Individual Achievement in Comedy: nominated
2011Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: winner
2011Dorian Award-TV Comedy Performance of the Year: nominated
2011Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Lead Actor: nominated
2011Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical: winner
2011OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: winner
2011Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: winner
2011Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actor: Comedy: nominated
2012Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2012Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2012Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Lead Actor: winner
2012Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2012OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: winner
2012Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2012Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Series, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2012TV Guide Award-Favorite Actor: nominated
2012Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actor: Comedy: nominated
2012TCA Award-Individual Achievement in Comedy: nominated
2013Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2013Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2013Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2013Dorian Award-TV Performance of the Year - Actor: nominated
2013Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Lead Actor: nominated
2013Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical: nominated
2013OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2013Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: winner
2013TV Guide Award-Favorite Actor: winner
2013Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actor: Comedy: winner
2014Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2014Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2014Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: winner
2014Dorian Award-TV Performance of the Year - Actor: nominated
2014Gold Derby TV Award-TV Movie/Mini Supporting Actor: nominated
2014Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Lead Actor: winner
2014Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical: nominated
2014OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture or Miniseries: nominated
2014OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: winner
2014People's Choice Award-Favorite TV Bromance: nominated
2014Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: winner
2014Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie: nominated
2014Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Series, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2014TV Guide Award-Favorite Actor: nominated
2014TV Guide Award-Favorite Duo: nominated
2014Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actor: Comedy: nominated
2014TCA Award-Individual Achievement in Comedy: nominated
2014Young Hollywood Award-Best On-Screen Couple: nominated
2015Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2015Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2015CinEuphoria-Best Ensemble - International Competition: winner
2015Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Lead Actor: nominated
2015Blimp Award-Favorite TV Actor: nominated
2015Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Series, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2015Teen Choice Award-Choice TV: Chemistry: nominated
2015Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actor: Comedy: nominated
2016Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2016Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2016ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: nominated
2016FFCC Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
2016Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Lead Actor: nominated
2016Blimp Award-Favorite Voice from an Animated Movie: nominated
2016Blimp Award-Favorite Family TV Actor: winner
2016Sierra Award-Best Ensemble: winner
2016NBR Award-Best Ensemble: winner
2016OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2016PFCS Award-Best Ensemble Acting: nominated
2016SDFCS Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
2016Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actor: Comedy: nominated
2017Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2017Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: winner
2017GAFCA Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
2017Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
2017OFTA Film Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
2017Ensemble Cast Award-: winner
2018Blimp Award-Favorite TV Actor: nominated
2018People's Choice Award-Favorite Comedy TV Star: winner
2019Critics Choice Award-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2019Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Actor of the Decade: nominated
2019Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Lead Actor: nominated
2019Blimp Award-Favorite Male TV Star: nominated
2019People's Choice Award-Favorite Comedy TV Star: nominated
2019People's Choice Award-Favorite Male TV Star: nominated
2019Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Short Form Comedy or Drama Series: nominated
2019Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actor: Comedy: nominated
2020Black Reel-Outstanding TV Movie/Limited Series: nominated
2020CinEuphoria-Merit - Honorary Award: winner
2020Movie Award-Best Actor (Male): nominated
2020Dorian Award-Best Supporting TV Performance - Actor: nominated
2020Gold Derby TV Award-Movie/Limited Series Supporting Actor: winner
2020Blimp Award-Favorite Male TV Star: nominated
2020OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture or Limited Series: nominated
2020Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie: nominated
2021Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Supporting Role: nominated
2021Queerty-Film Performance: nominated
2022OFTA Television Award-Best Narration: nominated