Jim Parsons

Birth Name:

James Joseph Parsons

Birthday:

Saturday, March 24, 1973

Sign:

Aries

Birth Place:

Houston, Texas, USA

Height:

6' 2"

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Having grown up in Houston, Texas and making his first stage appearance in a school play at the age of 6, Parsons 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).

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The Big Year

Submitted on 14 October 2011

Cyclists have the Tour de France. Tennis players have Wimbledon. For birdwatching enthusiasts, they have a Big Year. It’s a growing competition among birders to find who can see the most species of birds within the U.S. in a calendar year.... Read more