Born name

James Joseph Parsons

nickname

Jim, Jimmy Pea

Sun sign

Aries

Place of birth

Houston, Texas, United States

Residence

Jim Parsons lives in historic Los Feliz, a home he bought from Robert Pattinson for more than $6 million. Its past owners include actors Tim Curry and Noah Wylie.

He also lives in New York City, where he owns four Gothic-style apartments across from Gramercy Park. He spent over $8 million on the combined property.

nationality

training

Jim Parsons went to Klein Oak High School in Houston’s Spring District. After graduation, he enrolled at the University of Houston from where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree.

In 1999 he was admitted to graduate school at the University of San Diego . Jim was one of seven students admitted to a two-year classical theater specialty course. He completed the course in 2001.

occupation

actor

family

• Father – Milton Joseph Parsons Jr. (president of a plumbing company) (died in a car accident in 2001)
• Mother – Judy Ann Parsons (Teacher)
• Siblings – Julie Ann Parsons (Sister) (Teacher)
• Others – Milton Joseph Parsons (paternal grandfather), Mae Alice Johnson (paternal grandmother), James Allen McKnight (maternal grandfather), Wilma Eckman (maternal grandmother)

Manager

Jim Parsons is represented by Principal Entertainment.

Build

Slim

Height

186 cm (6 ft 1¼ in)

weight

73 kg

friend/spouse

Jim Parsons has dated

• Todd Spiewak – In May 2012, The New York Times announced that Jim was gay and had been in a relationship with art director Todd Spiewak for about 10 years. Jim and Todd made their first public appearance at the 9th Annual GLSEN Respect Awards in October 2013 in Los Angeles. In August 2014, it was rumored they got engaged and Todd forced him into it. However, Jim dispelled such rumors with an Instagram post. They finally married in New York City in May 2017.

race/ethnicity

White

He is of French, German, Scottish, Irish and English descent.

hair colour

dark brown

eye color

Blau

sexual orientation

Cheerful

distinguishing features

• Blue eyes
• Light body frame
• His eccentric acting style

measurements

His body specifications can be –

• Chest – 96.5 cm or 38 inches
• Arms/biceps – 33 cm or 13 inches
• Waist – 81 cm or 32 inches

shoe size

unknown

brand promotion

Jim has done endorsement work for the following brands –

• Intel Corporation (2014-2017)
• Nissan Micra (2014)
• Quiznos Toasted Subs (2003)
• Frozen Pizza by DiGiorno (2003)
• Stride Gum (2006)
• FedEx
• Ford Fusion (as part of the Big Bang Theory cast member) (2017)
• CBS takes care of organ donation (2017)
• Hometown Houston (TV spot for the city of Houston)

Religion

unknown

Known for

Playing the role of Sheldon Cooper in the CBS comedy-drama, The Big Bang Theory. He has won multiple Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award for his work on the TV series.

first movie

Jim made his big screen debut as a casting assistant in the 2003 French film, Happy Ending .

First TV show

In 2002, Jim made his first TV show appearance as Chet in The Street episode of the NBC TV program, Ed .

Personal trainer

Jim Parsons’ workout routine is unknown. But we do know that he’s insane and deceptively strong. He can pull 475-pound sled ropes with ease. Also, he doesn’t seem to have a problem pushing a 725-pound sled. Last but not least, he can crush rows of sleds weighing 425 pounds. These exploits are certainly stunning for someone as slim as Jim, who is perceived as a regular nerd.

Last but not least, he can crush rows of sleds weighing 425 pounds. These exploits are certainly stunning for someone as slim as Jim, who is perceived as a regular nerd.

Jim Parsons favorite things

• Science Fiction Movie – Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)
• Big Bang Theory Character – Penny
• Early Influence – Johnny Carson
• Early sitcom influences – Three’s Company, Family Ties and The Cosby Show
• Museum – Menil Collection in Houston
• Way to travel – By rental car
• A Place to Stay – With his sister who lives in the northwest suburb of Houston.
• Food – Mexican
• Houston Restaurants – Lupe Tortillas and Pappasitos
• Retail store in Houston – Galleria Mall
• Travel Pastime – Read Kindle

Jim Parsons facts

1. In his senior year, he was voted the friendliest student.
2. During his youth he received piano lessons for 14 years.
3. Before finding success as an actor, he worked as an assistant to Megan Halverson at Microsoft Sidewalk in Houston.
4. In his first play in elementary school, he was asked to play the role of a kola-kola bird in the school’s production of The Elephant Child .
5. In March 2015, he was honored with his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at the famous 6533 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.
6. Before you get cast in The Big Bang Theory, Jim had auditioned for about 15 to 30 television pilots. However, whenever it was cast, the TV pilot was not picked up by any television station.
7. While attending the University of Houston, he co-founded Infernal Bridegroom Productions with Jason Nodler. This theater production had to be discontinued in 2007 for financial reasons.
8. Program director Rick Seer at the University of San Diego had reservations about accepting Jim on the two-year course. He felt like such an original actor who might have trouble adapting to classical theater.
9. In The Big Bang Theory audition, series creator Chuck Lorre was so impressed with Jim’s acting that he called him up for a second audition just to make sure his wonderful premiere was no fluke.
10. Jim and his husband Todd worked together at a production company, Wonderful Productions, LLC.
11. Follow him on Instagram.