Jim Parsons: From Dreaming to Doing By Trusting Your Talent and Saying 'Yes'

 
 

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Jim Parsons is an actor who became famous starring as Sheldon on The Big Bang Theory. But what you might not know about the on-screen super-nerd is that he's a classically trained stage actor. After twelve years playing the same character, now he's trying on new roles (Hollywood, Spoiler Alert, A Man of No Importance) that allow him to flex some different creative muscles. He talks to Guy about his lifelong ambition to be a star, the uncertainty of coming out, his love of New York City, and taking the first, scary steps embodying new roles.

Links from the Show

01. The Best of Sheldon from The Big Bang Theory

02. The Big Bang Theory Cast talks with Stephen Colbert after series finale

03. Jim talks about playing Henry Wilson in Hollywood

04. Spoiler Alert (2022) Trailer

05. Jim's Instagram

06. Jim's friends and collaborators:

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