Sheldon Cooper
Jim Parsons
Jim Parsons has appeared on the big screen in "School for Scoundrels" and "Heights." He has also played pivotal roles in several independent films, including "Garden State," "Gardner of Eden" and "The Great New Wonderful."
Parsons' other television credits include recurring roles in the series "Judging Amy" and "Ed."
He has performed in many stage productions, including "The Castle" for the Manhattan Ensemble Theater and "The Countess" for the Globe Theater, as well as "The Tempest" and "As You Like It" for the Houston Shakespeare Festival.
Parsons has a Masters in Fine Arts degree from the Old Globe Theater/University of San Diego and a B.A. in theater from the University of Houston.
He currently resides in Los Angeles. His birth date is March 24.