Bringing a winning combination of indelible charm, charisma and comedic timing to his roles, Jim Parsons has quickly established himself as one of Hollywood's breakout stars.

Parsons recently received an Emmy nomination for "Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series" and a People's Choice nomination for "Favorite TV Comedy Actor" for his hilarious work as Sheldon Cooper on CBS's hit comedy THE BIG BANG THEORY.

In 2009, the show won "Best Television Comedy" at the People's Choice Award, was selected as an AFI nominee and also won the TCA award for Outstanding Achievement in Comedy while Parsons received the TCA Award for Individual Achievement in Comedy. TV GUIDE calls Parsons "a marvelous discovery, creating the most hysterical misfit since Monk." "The Big Bang Theory" has consistently helped CBS become the most watched network on Monday nights, enjoying its highest rated season to date.

Parsons has appeared on the big screen in Todd Phillips “School for Scoundrels" opposite Billy Bob Thorton and Jon Heder for The Weinstein Company as well as Chris Terrio’s “Heights” opposite Glenn Close and James Marsden for Merchant/Ivory. He has also created scene stealing roles in several independent films such as Zach Braff’s “Garden State”, Kevin Connolly’s “Gardner of Eden” and Danny Leiner’s “The Great New Wonderful.”

His other television credits include a recurring role on Amy Brenneman’s “Judging Amy” for CBS and an appearance on Rob Burnett’s “ED” for NBC.

Parsons has performed in many stage productions including “The Castle” for the Manhattan Ensemble Theater, “The Countess” for the Globe Theater as well as “The Tempest” and “As You Like It” for the Houston Shakespeare Festival.

Parsons has earned a Masters in Fine Arts degree from the Old Globe Theater/University of San Diego and a BA from the University of Houston. He currently resides in Los Angeles.

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