Jim Parsons


Actor

Biography

Life Events

2002

First TV appearance, an episode of NBC's "Ed"

2003

Made film debut in the romantic comedy "Nowhere to Go But Up"

2004

Played a recurring role on "Judging Amy" (CBS)

2004

Landed minor role in "Garden State," written and directed by Zach Braff

2006

Cast in the comedy "School for Scoundrels"

2006

Breakthrough role, playing Sheldon Cooper, Ph.D on the CBS sitcom "The Big Bang Theory"

2011

Nominated for the 2011 Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Actor: Comedy

2011

Nominated for the 2011 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in Comedy Series

2011

Made a cameo in "The Muppets"

2014

Appeared in HBO movie "The Normal Heart"

2014

Appeared in the dramedy "Wish I Was Here"

2016

Cast in historical drama "Hidden Figures"

2017

Began narrating the "Big Bang Theory" spinoff "Young Sheldon"

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