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Jim Parsons is best known for his role as Sheldon Cooper inThe Big Bang Theory. The role made him a staple in pop culture, with his exaggerated performance of a difficult yet loveable physicist making him a global star. He also won several Emmys and a Golden Globe for his performance.
Parsons has since played multiple roles although none as iconic as Sheldon. He even came on board as a narrator for the spinoff seriesYoung Sheldon. The series has given him a lot of stardom and has added to his net worth. So, how much did Jim Parsons earn from his role as Sheldon Cooper inThe Big Bang Theory?
What Was Jim Parson’s Big Breakthrough?
Like many other actors,Jim Parsonsbegan his career on the stage. Starting from school, Parson soon became enamored with the craft and decided to become an actor early in his life. He was also influenced by multiple sitcoms that were famous at the time, such asFamily TiesandThe Cosby Show.
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After graduating from the University of Houston and Old Globe Theater, Parsons had his big breakthrough withThe Big Bang Theory. The actor played the role of Sheldon Cooper in the sitcom, which became a global phenomenon. The loveable yet annoyingly particular physicist was the sitcom’s breakout character and has since become a pop cultural icon.
Parsons won the Primetime Emmys four times for his performance as Sheldon Cooper. He also won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series: Musical or Comedy. He was nominated two more times forThe Big Bang Theory. After the series ended with its twelfth season, Parsons reprised his role but only as a narrator inYoung Sheldon.
What Was Jim Parson’s Salary ForThe Big Bang Theory?
Jim Parson’s biggest payday was with his breakout role inThe Big Bang Theory. The actor was part of the main cast along with Johnny Galecki, Kaley Cuoco, Kunal Nayyar, and Simon Helberg. According toCelebrity Net Worth, Parsons was one of the highest-paid actors on TV in 2017 and was earning $1 million per episode by the final season.
Parsons reportedly had a base salary in the first season of $80,000 per episode. He then received a massive hike in the second season, receiving $250,000 per episode, no doubt due to the immense popularity of his character. From season eight, the actor reportedly received a salary of $1.2 million per season.
He then took a reduced salary for the final two seasons in favor of backend points. The cast of the series reportedly received 1% of the equity in the show, netting them a $10 million royalty cheque per year (via CNW).
What Are Jim Parson’s Real Estate Investments?
Apart from his whopping salary onThe Big Bang Theory, Jim Parsons has invested in a few properties to boost his net worth. The actor reportedly listed his LA mansion for sale in 2018. According toReal Estate, Parsons listed his home in Los Feliz for a whopping $8.9 million. He had reportedly bought the property from Robert Pattinson for $6.3 million.
Jim Parsons is “Very Frank” He Hasn’t Watched the 2 Shows Sheldon Keeps Yapping about in The Big Bang Theory
Parsons also reportedly has a home in Manhattan. According to Celebrity Net Worth, the actor bought one condo for $1.82 million in 2011 and then bought its adjacent home for $2.8 million. By 2014, the actor had reportedly bought two more adjacent condos upstairs for a collective price of $3.7 million.
What Is Jim Parson’s Net Worth in 2024?
Jim Parsons was one of the highest-paid actors at the peak of his career when he played Sheldon inThe Big Bang Theory. The actor reportedly is worth $160 million after taking into account his salaries for the sitcom, his other work, and his real-estate assets (via CNW).
Nishanth A
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Nishanth A is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 2,000 articles published. He has been an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a scriptwriter at various corporations before that, working on educational content. With a Communications, English Literature, and Psychology triple major, Nishanth usually covers news and analyses on Star Trek, particularly Strange New Worlds and The Next Generation; Doctor Who, the DCU, and more.A Nolan fan, Nishanth spends his time exploring the filmographies of various directors with an auteurial style or can be found making short movies of his own. He has also contributed as a feature writer for Film Companion, focusing on the South division.
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