Jim Parsons Height, Weight, Age, Boyfriend, Family, Facts, Biography

Jim Parsons Quick Info
Height	6 ft 1¼ in
Weight	73 kg
Date of Birth	March 24, 1973
Zodiac Sign	Aries
Eye Color	Blue

Jim Parsons is an American actor, producer, stage actor, and voiceover artist who is best known for playing the role of Sheldon Cooper in the CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory, a role for which he received many accolades including the Primetime Emmy Award for “Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series”, Critics’ Choice Television Award for “Best Actor in a Comedy Series”, Golden Globe Award for “Best Actor– Television Series: Musical or Comedy”, and People’s Choice Award for “Favorite TV Comedic Actor”. Forbes also named him the world’s highest-paid television actor in 2018 with an estimated annual salary of $26.5 million. Parsons has also appeared in other shows and movies like The Boys in the Band, Hidden Figures, Wish I Was Here, On the Road with Judas, Hollywood, Young Sheldon, The Normal Heart, Judging Amy, 10 Items or Less, A Kid Like Jake, and Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile.

Born Name

James Joseph Parsons

Nick Name

Jim, Jimmy Pea

Sun Sign

Aries

Born Place

Houston, Texas, United States

Residence

Jim Parsons lives in the historic Los Feliz, a house he bought for more than six million dollars from Robert Pattinson and includes actors Tim Curry and Noah Wylie amongst its former owners.

He also lives in New York City, where he owns four continuous apartments in the Gothic-style apartment house across from Gramercy Park. He spent over 8 million dollars on the combined property.

Nationality

Education

Jim Parsons went to Klein Oak High School in the Spring neighborhood of Houston. After graduating, he got enrolled at the University of Houston, from where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree.

In 1999, he got admission to graduate school at the University of San Diego. Jim was one of the seven students given admission in a special two years course in classical theatre. He graduated from the course in 2001.

Occupation

Actor, Producer, Voiceover Artist, Stage Actor

Family

Father – Milton Joseph Parsons, Jr. (President of a plumbing company) (Died in a car accident in 2001)
Mother – Judy Ann Parsons (Teacher)
Siblings – Julie Ann Parsons (Sister) (Teacher)
Others – Milton Joseph Parsons (Paternal Grandfather), Mae Alice Johnson (Paternal Grandmother), James Allen McKnight (Maternal Grandfather), Wilma Eckman (Maternal Grandmother)

Manager

Jim Parsons has been represented by Principal Entertainment, Artist Management Company, West Hollywood, California, United States.

Build

Slim

Height

6 ft 1¼ in or 186 cm

Weight

73 kg or 161 lbs

Boyfriend / Spouse

Jim Parsons has dated –

Todd Spiewak – In May 2012, the New York Times revealed that Jim was gay and had been in a relationship with art director Todd Spiewak for around 10 years. Jim and Todd made their first public appearance at the 9th Annual GLSEN Respect Awards in October 2013 in Los Angeles. In August 2014, it was rumored that they had gotten engaged and that Todd had pressurized him to do so. However, Jim dispelled such rumors with an Instagram post. They finally got married in May 2017 in New York City.

Race / Ethnicity

White

He has French, German, Scottish, Irish, and English ancestry.

Hair Color

Dark Brown

Eye Color

Blue

Sexual Orientation

Gay

Distinctive Features

Blue eyes
Slight body frame
His eccentric acting style

Brand Endorsements

Jim has done endorsement work for the following brands –

Intel Corporation (2014-2017)
Nissan Micra (2014)
Quiznos Toasted Subs (2003)
DiGiorno Frozen Pizza (2003)
Stride Gum (2006)
FedEx
Ford Fusion (as part of Big Bang Theory cast member) (2017)
CBS Cares Organ Donation (2017)
Hometown Houston (TV Spot promoting Houston city)

Best Known For

Playing the role of Sheldon Cooper in the CBS comedy-drama, The Big Bang Theory. For his work in the TV series, he has won multiple Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award.

First Film

Jim made his theatrical film debut in 2003, as a casting assistant in the French movie, Happy End.

First TV Show

In 2002, Jim made his first TV show appearance as Chet in The Road episode of the NBC TV program, Ed.

Personal Trainer

Jim Parsons’ workout routine is unknown. But we know that he is freakishly and deceptively strong. He can easily ace 475-pound sled rope pulls. Additionally, he does not seem to have a problem pushing a 725-pound sled as well. Last, but not least, he can crush sled rows weighing 425 pounds. These feats are certainly jaw-dropping for someone as slim as Jim, who is perceived as a regular nerd.

Last, but not least, he can crush sled rows weighing 425 pounds. These feats are certainly jaw-dropping for someone as slim as Jim, who is perceived as a regular nerd.

Jim Parsons Favorite Things

Sci-Fi Movie – Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)
Big Bang Theory Character – Penny
Early Influence – Johnny Carson
Early Sitcom Influences – Three’s Company, Family Ties, and The Cosby Show
Museum – Menil Collection in Houston
Way to Travel – By rental car
A Place to Stay – With his sister, who resides in the northwestern suburb of Houston.
Food – Mexican
Houston Restaurants – Lupe Tortillas and Pappasitos
Houston Retail store – Galleria Mall
Travel Pastime – Reading Kindle

Source – Time, IMDb, Wikipedia, Vanity Fair

Jim Parsons Facts

In his graduating high school class, he was voted as the friendliest student.

While growing up, he took piano lessons for 14 years.

Before finding success as an actor, he worked as an assistant for Megan Halverson at Microsoft Sidewalk in Houston.

In his first-ever play in elementary school, he was asked to play the role of a Kola-Kola bird in the school production of The Elephant’s Child.

In March 2015, he was honored with his Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at the famous 6533 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.

Before getting cast in The Big Bang Theory, Jim had auditioned for around 15 to 30 TV pilots. However, whenever he was cast, the TV pilot wasn’t picked up by any television network.

While studying at the University of Houston, he co-founded Infernal Bridegroom Productions with Jason Nodler. This theatre production had to be shut down in 2007 due to financial difficulties.

The Program director Rick Seer at the University of San Diego had reservations about giving Jim admission in the two years course. He felt that he was such an original actor that might have difficulty adapting to classical theatre.

In The Big Bang Theory auditions, the series creator Chuck Lorre was so impressed by Jim’s acting that he called him for a second audition just to ensure that his marvelous first performance wasn’t a fluke.

Jim and his husband Todd have collaborated on a production company, Wonderful Productions, LLC.

He had also auditioned for the pilot of the American version of The Office but didn’t get the role.

In 2020, he portrayed the character of Henry Willson, a fictionalized version of the Hollywood talent agent whose clients included Rock Hudson, in the drama streaming television miniseries, Hollywood, in which he co-starred alongside the likes of David Corenswet, Darren Criss, Laura Harrier, Dylan McDermott, Jeremy Pope, and Samara Weaving.

For his role in Hollywood, he won the Gold Derby TV Award for “Limited/Series Supporting Actor” and was also nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for “Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie”.

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Update: 2024-05-18

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