Jim Parsons

Jim Parsons is an American television, theater and film actor. He is best known for his role as Tim, the Klingon-spouting "knight in training", in the film Garden State, and his portrayal of the genius nerd Sheldon Cooper in The Big Bang Theory.http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1433588/

Born in Houston, TX in 1973, Parsons studied theater at the University of Houston and helped found a theater group called the "Infernal Bridegroom" while there.http://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/jim-parsons/bio/244885 After earning his bachelors degree from the University of Houston in 1996, he went on to earn his MFA in Dramatic Arts from the University of San Diego in 2001.http://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/jim-parsons/bio/244885

After landing roles on stage and in commercials, Parsons made his TV sitcom debut with a small guest role on the TV show, Ed before landing his notable role in Garden State.http://www.tv.com/jim-parsons/person/162404/biography.html According to TV Guide, Parsons appeared in 15 different television pilots that never made it to air before landing his breakout role on The Big Bang Theory.http://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/jim-parsons/bio/244885

• 2011: The Big Year (Projected)http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1433588/
• 2011: Cooler (Projected)
• 2007-2011: Big Bang Theory
• 2011: The Super Hero Squad Show
• 2010: Glenn Martin DDS
• 2009: Family Guy Voice of Sheldon Cooper
• 2007: Gardener of Eden
• 2007: On the Road with Judas
• 2006: School for Scoundrels
• 2006: 10 Items or Less
• 2005: The King's Inn
• 2004-2005: Judging Amy
• 2005: The Great New Wonderful
• 2005: Heights
• 2004: Taste
• 2004: Garden State
• 2004: Why Blitt?
• 2003: Happy End
• 2002: Ed

Jim Parson's role in The Big Bang Theory earned him a Television Critics Association (TCA) Award, nominations for an Emmy and a Satellite Aware in 2009.http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1433588/awards In 2010, he was nominated for a Teen Choice Award, a People's Choice Award, another TCA award, and another Emmy.http://www.aceshowbiz.com/celebrity/jim_parsons/awards.html

In 2010, Parsons won the Emmy award for best actor in a comedy series, beating out Alec Baldwin, who had earned the award for the two previous years.http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j6OU5iR8fRwoEe3YuCNIDVjCMenwD9HTFUFO0 Also in the running were Tony Shalhoub and Steve Carell. In 2011, he was the recipient of the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in Television Series - Comedy or Musical.http://carpetbagger.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/01/16/live-blogging-the-golden-globes/?src=twrhp