📘 James Joseph 'Jim' Parsons (born March 24, 1973) is an American television and film actor.He is best known for playing Sheldon Cooper on the CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory, with his performance often cited as a significant reason for the program's success. He has received several awards for his performance, including the Television Critics Association award for the highest individual achievements in comedy, the National Association of Broadcasters Television Chairman's Award for a significant breakthrough in a specific art discipline, two consecutive Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Television Series Musical or Comedy. This book is your ultimate resource for Jim Parsons. Here you will find the most up-to-date information, photos, and much more. In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is to know about his Early life, Career and Personal life right away. A quick look inside: Jim Parsons, Nowhere to Go But Up, Garden State (film), The Great New Wonderful, Heights (film), 10 Items or Less (film), School for Scoundrels (2006 film), Gardener of Eden, The Big Year, Judging Amy, The Big Bang Theory, The Super Hero Squad Show.