James Joseph Parsons was born on March 24, 1973, in Houston, Texas. He studied theatre at the University of Houston and the University of San Diego before moving into professional acting.
Parsons became internationally known as Sheldon Cooper on The Big Bang Theory, winning four Emmy Awards. He has also appeared in Hidden Figures, Hollywood and Broadway productions.
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