Jim Parsons
| Born | March 24, 1973 |
| Hometown | Houston, Texas, United States |
| Net worth | $160 million |
| Height | 6'1" (1.86m) |
| Spouse | Todd Spiewak |
| Parents | Jack Parsons, Judy Parsons |
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10 Broadway Talents to Watch
- Each new Broadway season brings an exciting group of fresh talents to the spotlight — and this season is no exception. Variety is proud to announce the 2024 edition of its annual 10 Broadway Stars to Watch, with this year’s roster of standouts set to be honored at our annual Business of Broadway Breakfast, hosted …
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MOVIES & TV SHOWS
AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2021 | Golden Globe | Best Supporting Actor - Television | Hollywood | Nominated |
| 2020 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie | Hollywood | Nominated |
| 2017 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | Hidden Figures | Winner |
| 2017 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | The Big Bang Theory | Nominated |
| 2016 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | The Big Bang Theory | Nominated |
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