Jim Parsons Net Worth: Know his earnings, movies, tvshows, age,education, husband

James Joseph Parsons, popularly known by the name Jim Parsons is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Sheldon Cooper in the CBS sitcom, The Big Bang Theory who has an estimated net worth of around $80 million.

He has won numerous awards for his role in The Big Bang Theory. The Big Bang Theory is in its final (12th) season. Forbes named him the highest-paid TV actor in 2018, where he earned $26.5 million. He is the narrator of The Big Bang Theory prequel series, Young Sheldon. He has appeared in countless movies and television series.

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Earnings, Assets, and property of Jim Parsons

Jim Parsons became the highest-paid TV actor, in 2018 his earnings are $26.5 million. He earned $200,000 per episode for the 4th season of The Big Bang Theory along with co-stars Johnny Galecki and Kaley Cuoco. They were also promised a percentage of the show's earnings. Parsons, Galecki, and Cuoco earned $325,000 per episode from August 2013.

They earned $1 million per episode since the eighth season of The Big Bang Theory. However, Parsons announced his refusal of a contract worth $50 million for season 13 and 14. Thus, the show will end after 12 seasons.

He appeared in Quiznos commercials in 2003. He has endorsed other brands such as Nissa Micra, Intel Corporation, Stride Gum, DiGiorno Frozen Pizza, FedEx, Ford Fusion, and many others. Working as an actor is his major source of income.

Parsons’ Spanish-style mansion is located in celeb central, lies at 4,026 square feet, considerably cozier than most nearby homes. The homestead itself has some serious star power, with its past owners including the effervescent British actor Tim Curry and, more recently, teen vampire phenom Robert Pattinson. Don’t worry, though — the house has plenty of natural lighting and mirrors.

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Early Life of Jim Parsons

Jim Parsons was born on 24th March 1973 in Houston, Texas, U.S to Milton Joseph Parsons, Jr. and Judy Ann. Parsons has a sister, Julie Ann Parsons. Both his mother and sister are teachers.

Jim Parsons studied at Klein Oak High School. He grew interested in acting at the age of six, after performing in the school production of The Elephant's Child. Parsons graduated from the University of Houston with a bachelor's degree. He attended the University of San Diego for his Master's degree. 

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Career of Jim Parsons

Soon after graduating, Jim Parsons started his acting career. He did theater shows at first. Later, he appeared on several TV series and films. Judging Amy and Garden State were some of the projects he appeared in during his early career.

In 2007, Jim Parsons landed his career big role in The Big Bang Theory as Sheldon Cooper. For his role of theoretical physicist, Sheldon Cooper; he has achieved four Emmy Awards so far.

Jim Parsons also performed on several other projects including The Big Year, The Muppets, Harvey, The Normal Heart, The Muppets, Wish I Was Here, the Oscar-nominated biopic; Hidden Figures and many others.

Jim Parsons also voiced the lead character, Oh, in the Animation comedy movie, Home in 2015. He is also a host of the show, Jim Parsons Is Too Stupid for Politics on SiriusXM.

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Awards of Jim Parsons

Jim Parsons has been honored with several awards throughout his career including

• Golden Globe in 2011,

• Primetime Emmy in 2010, 2011, 2013 and 2014,

• Critics' Choice TV Award in 2014

• CinEuphoria in 2015, and many others.

In 2015, Jin was also awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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Personal Life of Jim Parsons

Jim Parsons is openly gay. He came open about his sexual orientation in 2012. Currently, he is married to a graphic designer, Todd Spiewak. The couple dated for nearly 15 years before tying the knot in 2017.

Parson disclosed his relationship with husband Spiewak and made their first public appearance in 2013. He also posed with her partner in the red carpet event.

Parson tied the knot with her long-term partner in May 2017. The wedding ceremony was held at New York’s iconic Rainbow Room restaurants. Jim Parsons and his husband, Spiewak, currently reside in the New York City raising their two dogs; Rufus and Otis.

He is quite close to their pet and loves spending time with them. He also frequently shares about them on his Instagram account. Jim Parson also loves playing baseball and throwing darts in his free times. 

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