Biography
Prior to this career-defining role, Parsons made his way up from the stage to land small roles in the features "Nowhere to Go But Up" (2003) and "Garden State" (2004). Following more minor parts in "The Great New Wonderful" (2005), "10 Items or Less" (2006) and "School for Scoundrels" (2005), Parsons sparkled in his performance as the neurotic and socially maladjusted physicist on "The Big Bang Theory," turning the actor into the hit sitcom's …
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Career Milestones
| Began performing at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego, CA | ||
| Helped establish the not-for-profit theater company Infernal Bridegroom Productions | ||
| Moved to New York to pursue acting career | ||
2002 | First TV appearance, an episode of NBC's "Ed" | |
2003 | Made film debut in the romantic comedy "Nowhere to Go But Up" | |
2004 | Landed minor role in "Garden State," written and directed by Zach Braff | |
2004 | Played a recurring role on "Judging Amy" (CBS) | |
2006 | Cast in the comedy "School for Scoundrels" | |
2007 | Breakthrough role, playing Sheldon Cooper, Ph.D on the CBS sitcom "The Big Bang Theory" | |
2011 | Made a cameo in "The Muppets" | |
2011 | Nominated for the 2011 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in Comedy Series | |
2011 | Nominated for the 2011 Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Actor: Comedy | |
Awards
2009 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series in The Big Bang Theory |
2010 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy Or Musical in The Big Bang Theory |
2010 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series in The Big Bang Theory |
2011 | Critics' Choice TV Award for BEST ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES in The Big Bang Theory |
2011 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series in The Big Bang Theory |
2011 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in The Big Bang Theory |
2012 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series in The Big Bang Theory |