Sheldon Cooper has made Jim Parsons a star. Who is Sheldon Cooper? Sheldon is a character on The Big Bang Theory a sitcom on CBS television. Jim Parsons is the actor who portrays Sheldon but he is so much more than just the nerd from TV. Classically trained at University of San Diego Jim Parsons has been on stage in New York and in several movies. He isn't just a one trick pony.
Growing up in Houston Texas his first role was the Kola-Kola Bird when he was six. He went on to perform in High school and then to the University of Houston before attending school in San Diego. Chuck Lorrey the creator of The Big Bang Theory and a host of other shows was impressed with Parsons' characterization but made him read a second time to make sure it wasn't a fluke. The character of Sheldon has a quirky rhythm that Parsons' classical training was able to make believable. So believable in fact he has one an Emmy award for best actor.
During the hiatus of the show Parsons has made a return to New York theater and is performing in the revival of Harvey playing the role of Elwood P. Dowd. Mr Parsons was reportedly planning to marry his male partner of 10 years but it has been called off as he doesn't want children.
The Big Bang Theory has been signed for another season so there will be at least one more year to catch Parsons as Sheldon.
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