History of Jim Parsons in Timeline
Jim Parsons is a celebrated American actor, renowned for his performances on stage and screen. He has received numerous accolades, including four Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award. Parsons gained significant recognition and financial success, becoming the world's highest-paid television actor between 2015 and 2018, according to Forbes.
4 hours ago : Jim Parsons Celebrates 53rd Birthday, Discusses Coming Out, and New Broadway Role.
Jim Parsons, famed for 'Big Bang Theory,' celebrated his 53rd birthday. He discussed coming out and his Broadway role in 'Titanique'. Fans celebrate his iconic Sheldon moments.
March 24, 1973: Jim Parsons' Birth
On March 24, 1973, James Joseph Parsons was born. He is an American actor known for his work on stage and screen.
1999: Enrolled at the University of San Diego
In 1999, Jim Parsons enrolled in graduate school at the University of San Diego.
April 29, 2001: Death of Father
On April 29, 2001, Jim Parsons' father died in a car crash when Parsons was 28.
2001: Graduation from Old Globe Theatre/University of San Diego
In 2001, Jim Parsons graduated with an M.F.A. degree in acting from Old Globe Theatre/University of San Diego and moved to New York.
2003: Quiznos Commercial
In 2003, Jim Parsons starred in a Quiznos commercial, playing a man raised by wolves.
2007: The Big Bang Theory
From 2007, Jim Parsons played Sheldon Cooper in the CBS sitcom "The Big Bang Theory".
August 2009: Television Critics Association Award
In August 2009, Jim Parsons won the Television Critics Association award for individual achievement in comedy.
September 2010: New Contracts for The Big Bang Theory
In September 2010, Jim Parsons and his co-stars signed new contracts, guaranteeing each of them $200,000 per episode for the fourth season of "The Big Bang Theory", with raises for the next three seasons.
January 2011: Golden Globe Award
In January 2011, Jim Parsons won the Golden Globe award for Best Actor in a Television Series – Comedy.
2011: The Big Year and The Muppets
In 2011, Jim Parsons appeared in the comedy film "The Big Year" and as the human alter ego of Walter in "The Muppets".
2011: Broadway Debut in The Normal Heart
In 2011, Jim Parsons made his Broadway debut in the Larry Kramer play "The Normal Heart".
May 18, 2012: Broadway Debut in Harvey
On May 18, 2012, Jim Parsons began appearing on Broadway as Elwood P. Dowd in a revival of Harvey.
May 23, 2012: Coming Out
On May 23, 2012, an article in The New York Times noted that Jim Parsons is gay and had been in a relationship for the last ten years.
2012: Broadway play Harvey
In 2012, Jim Parsons acted in the Broadway play Harvey.
2012: Emmy Nomination
In 2012, Jim Parsons was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series.
August 2013: Salary Increase for The Big Bang Theory
From August 2013, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco and Johnny Galecki each earned $325,000 per episode of The Big Bang Theory.
September 2013: Appeared on Who Do You Think You Are?
In September 2013, Jim Parsons traced his family's history on TLC's "Who Do You Think You Are?" and discovered French heritage from his father's side.
October 2013: Parsons on his Relationship
In October 2013, Jim Parsons described his relationship as an act of love.
August 2014: New Contracts for The Big Bang Theory
In August 2014, Jim Parsons, Johnny Galecki and Kaley Cuoco signed new contracts, guaranteeing each of them $1 million per episode for the eighth, ninth, and tenth seasons of "The Big Bang Theory".
2014: The Normal Heart Emmy Nomination
In 2014, Jim Parsons reprised the role in "The Normal Heart", and he received his seventh Emmy nomination, this time in the category of Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie.
2014: Emmy Nomination for The Normal Heart
In 2014, Jim Parsons was Emmy-nominated for the television film "The Normal Heart".
January 29, 2015: Starring as God in An Act of God
On January 29, 2015, it was announced that Jim Parsons would star as God in the Broadway production of "An Act of God".
March 11, 2015: Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
On March 11, 2015, Jim Parsons received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
May 5, 2015: Previews of An Act of God
On May 5, 2015, previews for the play "An Act of God", starring Jim Parsons, began at Studio 54.
August 2, 2015: Closing of An Act of God
On August 2, 2015, the Broadway production of "An Act of God", starring Jim Parsons, closed to positive reviews.
2015: Forbes Names Parsons Highest-Paid TV Actor
In 2015, Forbes named Jim Parsons the world's highest-paid television actor.
2015: An Act of God and Home
In 2015, Jim Parsons acted in the Broadway plays An Act of God and played a lead voice role in the animated comedy film Home.
2016: Supporting Role in Hidden Figures
In 2016, Jim Parsons played a supporting role as STG head engineer Paul Stafford in the film "Hidden Figures".
2016: Support for Hillary Clinton
In 2016, Jim Parsons supported Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton in the run-up for the United States presidential election.
May 2017: Marriage to Todd Spiewak
In May 2017, Jim Parsons and Todd Spiewak wed in New York.
August 2018: Refusal of The Big Bang Theory Contract
In August 2018, Jim Parsons refused a contract worth $50 million for seasons 13 and 14 of "The Big Bang Theory", leading to the show's end.
2018: Forbes Names Parsons Highest-Paid TV Actor Again
In 2018, Forbes again named Jim Parsons the world's highest-paid television actor.
2018: Plays in A Kid Like Jake and The Boys in the Band
In 2018, Jim Parsons played supporting roles in A Kid Like Jake and The Boys in the Band.
May 2019: The Big Bang Theory Ends
In May 2019, after 279 episodes, the show "The Big Bang Theory" came to an "epic, creative close".
2019: Supporting Role in Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile
In 2019, Jim Parsons played a supporting role in "Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile".
2019: End of The Big Bang Theory and Emmy Nomination for Special
In 2019, Jim Parsons' role as Sheldon Cooper in "The Big Bang Theory" ended. He was also Emmy-nominated for the short form series "Special".
2020: The Boys in the Band
In 2020, Jim Parsons acted in The Boys in the Band.
2020: Hollywood on Netflix
In 2020, Jim Parsons portrayed Henry Willson in the Ryan Murphy limited series "Hollywood" on Netflix, also serving as an executive producer and earning an Emmy nomination.
2020: The Boys in the Band film adaptation
In 2020, Jim Parsons reprised his performance in "The Boys in the Band" in the film adaptation.
2020: Emmy Nomination for Hollywood
In 2020, Jim Parsons was Emmy-nominated for playing Henry Wilson in the Netflix miniseries "Hollywood".
2022: Spoiler Alert
In 2022 Jim Parsons portrayed Michael Ausiello in the romantic comedy Spoiler Alert.
2022: Supporting Role in Spoiler Alert
In 2022, Jim Parsons played a supporting role in "Spoiler Alert".
2024: Mother Play and Our Town
In 2024 he starred in Paula Vogel's new play Mother Play and the revival of the Thorton Wilder play Our Town.
2024: Tony Award Nomination for Mother Play and Our Town
In 2024, Jim Parsons received a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play for his role in Mother Play and also acted in Our Town.
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