James Joseph Parsons, known simply as Jim Parsons, is a famous American voice actor, as well as an actor. To the public, Jim Parsons is perhaps best known for playing a theoretical physicist by the name of Sheldon Cooper in “The Big Bang Theory”. Created by Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady, the series primarily focuses on five main characters, played by Johnny Galecki, Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg and Kunal Nayyar. The first season of the show premiered in 2007 to an audience of 9.68 million viewers. The overall viewership of “The Big Bang Theory” grew steadily over time, as its seventh season attracted the attention of 20.44 million viewers. Even though the show has been criticized due to its weak plot-line, it has succeeded in maintaining a devoted fan base. Over the years, “The Big Bang Theory” gathered numerous awards, including Primetime Emmy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, and CBS Fan Awards to name a few. Meanwhile, Jim Parsons managed to win Teen Choice Awards, Critics’ Choice Awards, as well as Primetime Emmy Awards. Currently, the show airs its eighth season on the CBS channel.
Jim Parsons Net Worth $80 Million
A well-known actor, how rich is Jim Parsons? According to sources, in 2012 his salary per episode of “The Big Bang Theory” amounted to $300,000, while in 2013 it rose to $325,000 per episode. In regards to his overall wealth, Jim Parsons’ net worth is estimated to be $80 million, most of which he has accumulated due to his many on screen appearances.
Jim Parsons was born in 1973, in Texas, United States, where he studied at Klein Oak High School. While there, Parsons showed an interest in theatre, as he took up various roles in such school productions as “Noises Off” and “The Elephant’s Child”, which inspired him to become an actor. Parsons continued his studies at the University of Houston, where he made appearances on the stage of “Stages Repertory Theatre”. He then studied at the University of San Diego, which had a partnership with “Old Globe Theatre”. Among some of Parsons’ first on screen appearances were various television commercials and advertisements, as well as a television drama series called “Judging Amy”, in which he co-starred alongside Amy Brenneman, Dan Futterman, and Richard T. Jones. Parsons then starred in Todd Phillips’ “School for Scoundrels” and a comedy film directed by Zach Braff – “Garden State”. His big breakthrough came in 2007, when he joined the cast of “The Big Bang Theory” to play the role of Sheldon Cooper.
More recently, in 2011, Parsons appeared alongside Rashida Jones, Owen Wilson and Jack Black in David Frankel’s “The Big Year”, and that same year made a cameo appearance on “The Muppets”. In 2014, he starred in Zach Braff’s “Wish I Was Here” and Ryan Murphy’s “The Normal Heart” with Mark Ruffalo, Taylor Kitsch and Julia Roberts. Jim Parsons’ more recent film role is voicing the character of Oh in the animated comedy film entitled “Home”.
A well-known actor and voice actor, Jim Parsons has an estimated net worth of $80 million.
