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Jim Parsons

Date of Birth: March 04, 1973 (50)

Birth Place: Houston, TX, USA

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Recent Broadway credits include: The Boys in the Band (2018); An Act of God (2015); Harvey (2012); and The Normal Heart (2011). Also known for playing Sheldon Cooper on The Big Bang Theory (CBS) from 2007 to 2019; a role that won him 4 Emmy Awards. Films include: A Kid Like Jake (2018); Hidden Figures (2016); and The Muppets (2011). Will star in Netflix's film adaptation of The Boys in the Band (2020).

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Jim Parsons STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Off-Broadway Production, 2022
Alfie Byrne

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2018
Michael

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
God

[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Production, 2012
Elwood P. Dowd

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Tommy Boatwright

[Off-Broadway]
2002
Jeremiah


Jim Parsons Awards and Nominations

Theatre World Awards - 2011 - Performance

Jim Parsons, The Normal Heart

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Photos: See Jim Parsons, Rose Byrne, Zachary Quinto & More at GREY HOUSE Opening Night

See photos of stars arriving on the red carpet for opening night of Grey House!

WOLF PLAY, TITANIQUE & More Win at the 2023 Lucille Lortel Awards

The 2023 Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were handed out this evening to recipients in 15 categories, with four honorary awards also bestowed. The Awards were distributed in a ceremony at NYU Skirball hosted by stars of stage and screen: Kevin Cahoon (Tony nominee, 'Shucked'), D'Arcy Carden ('The Thanksgiving Play'), Crystal Lucas-Perry (Tony nominee, 'Ain't No Mo''), Bonnie Milligan (Tony nominee, 'Kimberly Akimbo'), Arian Moayed (Tony nominee, 'A Doll's House'), and Tamara Tunie (The New Group's 'Bernarda's Daughters'). The Lucille Lortel Awards are produced by the Off-Broadway League and Lucille Lortel Theatre, with additional support provided by TDF.

Photos: On the Red Carpet at the 2023 Lucille Lortel Awards

The 2023 Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were given last night, May 7, to recipients in 15 categories, with four honorary awards also bestowed. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the red carpet here!

WOLF PLAY, TITANIQUE & More Win at the 2023 Lucille Lortel Awards

The 38th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were presented on, Sunday, May 7, 2023 at NYU Skirball beginning at 7:00pm EST. Check out the winners here!

Circle Network to Exclusively Air A Tribute To Leslie Jordan Featuring Maren Morris, Brothers Osborne, Mayim Bialik, Max Greenfield & More

Filmed at the iconic Grand Ole Opry House, the never-before-aired tribute to the late actor and comedian will celebrate Jordan’s unique life with performances from Eddie Vedder, Maren Morris, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, Brothers Osborne, Tanya Tucker and more, plus one-of-a-kind stories told by hax Greenfield, Mayim Bialik, Jim Parsons, and more.

WOLF PLAY, TITANIQUE, HARMONY & More Nominated for 38th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards - See the Full List!

Nominations for the 38th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway have been announced! See the full list!

Full Cast Announced For Everyman Theatre's Production Of HARVEY, Beginning April 25

Everyman Theatre has announced full casting for their production of the classic American comedy and Pulitzer Prize winner, HARVEY by Mary Chase. It will leave you uplifted and appreciative of the joys in life and the magic of the unexpected.

Meet the Cast of SUMMER, 1976; Beginning Previews Tonight!

Summer, 1976 officially begins previews tonight, April 4, at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Meet the cast of Summer, 1976 here!

Interview: TV Star Courtney Henggeler Reflects on Her NYC Stage Debut in CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF

Read BroadwayWorld's interview with TV star Courtney Henggeler as she looks back at her time starring as Maggie in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Off-Broadway!

THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE to Open at Ivoryton Playhouse in April

Winter barely appeared this year, but spring is making a grand entrance, complete with sequins and six-inch heels! THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE by Matthew Lopez opens in Ivoryton on April 8 and runs through April 30, 2023. 

Metcalf, Maslany & Sparks Led GREY HOUSE Sets Complete Cast & Creative Team

Final casting has been revealed for the terrifying New York premiere of Grey House by Levi Holloway, directed by two-time Tony Award winner Joe Mantello. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets!

LETTERS FROM MAX World Premiere Extended at Signature Theatre

Signature Theatre has announced the one-week extension of its world premiere of MacArthur Fellow Sarah Ruhl’s Letters from Max, a ritual, directed by Kate Whoriskey, based on the book by Sarah Ruhl and Max Ritvo.

Scoop: Coming Up on a New Episode of CALL ME KAT on FOX - Thursday, March 16, 2023

Get all the scoop on CALL ME KAT, airing on FOX on Thursday, March 16, 2023! Max hosts singer Zoey Monroe (guest star Margie Mays) in hopes of advancing his career as a songwriter and although jealous at first, Kat develops a liking to her. Meanwhile, Carter punctures a pipe inside a kitchen cabinet causing a flood in the condo. Watch a video clip!

Jinkx Monsoon, DRAG: THE MUSICAL & More Win Queerties Awards - Full List of Winners!

Drag: the Musical, Jinkx Monsoon, and more won Queerties awards, taking place February 28th in Los Angeles. The Queerties are a celebration of entertainment and pop culture moments that defined the past year in the LGBTQ+ community. Check out the complete list of winners now!

THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE to be Presented at Ivoryton Playhouse in April

Winter barely made an appearance this year, but spring is making a grand entrance, complete with sequins and six inch heels! THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE by Matthew Lopez opens in Ivoryton on April 8 and runs through April 30, 2023.

Laurie Metcalf, Tatiana Maslany and Paul Sparks Will Lead GREY HOUSE on Broadway

The terrifying New York premiere of Grey House by Levi Holloway, directed by two-time Tony Award winner Joe Mantello, is coming to Broadway. We have all the details on who will star and when it will arrive.

Scoop: Coming Up on a New Episode of CALL ME KAT on FOX - Thursday, February 23, 2023

Get all the scoop on CALL ME KAT, airing on FOX on Thursday, February 23, 2023! Jack McBrayer and David James Elliott Guest Star. Max receives a surprise visit FROM his dad (guest star David James Elliott) for the first time in 30 years… Max isn’t exactly happy to see him, and Kat tries to plan a reunion dinner between the two. Watch a video now!

Review: The Very Trippy EDDIE GOES TO POETRY CITY At Catastrophic Theatre

You won’t find a more technically stunning or well acted show in Houston right now. There is a lot to recommend EDDIE GOES TO POETRY CITY, but with one caveat. It will seem presentational and all stylistic performance rather than anything linear or narrative. If you love abstract or absurd theater you will be in heaven during your visit to Poetry City.

Leslie Jordan Tribute Show Adds Lainey Wilson, Tanya Tucker & More

The tribute will include Eddie Vedder, Maren Morris, Brothers Osborne, Brittney Spencer, Billy Strings, Lukas Nelson, Jake Wesley Rogers, Ashley McBryde, Fancy Hagood, Jelly Roll, Danny Myrick and Travis Howard, with appearances by Jim Parsons, Anthony Mason, Mayim Bialik, Cheyenne Jackson, Max Greenfield, Margaret Cho, and more.

Tony Nominee Charles Kimbrough Passes Away at 86

According to various sources, Tony-nominated actor Charles Kimbrough passed away in Culver City, California on January 11th at the age of 86. 

Jim Parsons FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Jim Parsons has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

Jim Parsons has not appeared in the West End

Outstanding Lead Performer in a Musical (The Lortels) for A Man of No Importance Best Featured Actor in a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Normal Heart and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for The Normal Heart .

Best Featured Actor in a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Normal Heartand Performance (Theatre World Awards) for The Normal Heart.

Jim Parsons's next show will be A Man Of No Importance which opens on 10/30/2022 on Off-Broadway.

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