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Born on March 24, 1973 in Houston, Texas, actor Jim Parsons rose to fame as Sheldon on the popular sitcom The Big Bang Theory.
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He studied at University of Houston. Parsons completed his master's degree at the University of San Diego. He moved to New York City for a time after graduation.
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Parsons landed roles on such television and film projects as Judging Amy and Garden State.
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Parsons managed to win over Chuck Lorre, the co-creator of The Big Bang Theory, in his audition for the new sitcom.
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Parsons made his first appearance as theoretical physicist Sheldon Cooper on The Big Bang Theory.
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He received his first Emmy Award for his work in The Big Bang Theory, in the coming years (2011, 2013, 2014) took three more Emmy for Best Lead Actor in a Comedy Series.
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He married graphic designer Todd Spiewak at the Rainbow Room in New York City.
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The Young Sheldon split was created, which tells of Sheldon's life in high school.
