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Jim Parsons
James Joseph Parsons is an American actor. Known for his work on both stage and screen, his accolades include four Primetime Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and a nomination for a Tony Award. From 2015 to 2018, Forbes named him the world's highest-paid television actor.
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Born 24 March 1973 · Q190972
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2026· 1 entry
2022· 1 entry
Portrayed Michael Ausiello in the romantic comedy Spoiler Alert distributed by Focus Features
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2020· 1 entry
Portrayed Henry Willson in the Ryan Murphy limited series Hollywood on Netflix
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2018· 3 entries
Awarded GLAAD Stephen F. Kolzak Award (2018).
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Reported net worth: $80M (as of 2018).
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Parsons was one of the actors who voiced the audiobook A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo
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2017· 2 entries
Career landmark: marriage.
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Parsons started hosting his own SiriusXM talk show, Jim Parsons Is Too Stupid for Politics
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2016· 1 entry
Jim Parsons played a supporting role as STG (special task group) head engineer Paul Stafford in the biographical drama film Hidden Figures
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2015· 3 entries
And closed August 2, 2015, to positive reviews
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It was announced that Parsons would star as God in the Broadway production of An Act of God, a new play by David Javerbaum and directed by Joe Mantello
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With the intention of raising distinct voices and producing work with an underlying sense of purpose and social consciousness
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2014· 1 entry
Awarded Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for The Big Bang Theory (2014).
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2013· 1 entry
Awarded Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for The Big Bang Theory (2013).
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2012· 3 entries
An article in The New York Times noted that Parsons is gay and had been in a relationship for the last ten years
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Parsons began appearing on Broadway as Elwood P
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Career landmark: coming out.
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2011· 4 entries
Awarded Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for The Big Bang Theory (2011).
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Awarded Theatre World Award (2011).
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Won Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for The Big Bang Theory (2011).
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Parsons appeared with Jack Black, Owen Wilson, Steve Martin, and Rashida Jones in the comedy film The Big Year
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2010· 1 entry
Awarded Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for The Big Bang Theory (2010).
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2009· 1 entry
2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, winning in 2010, 2011, 2013 and 2014
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2001· 1 entry
Studied at University of San Diego, Master of Fine Arts (1999–2001).
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1973· 1 entry
Born 1973-03-24.
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