Played by: Jim Parsons
After many years forging a career in the entertainment world, The Big Bang Theory made Jim Parsons a star. What’s more, he has received several awards for his performance, including four Emmys and a Golden Glove. Back in 2018, Forbes estimated Parson’s annual salary at $26.5 million, naming him the highest-paid TV actor in the world.
However, in real life, Jim Parson and Sheldon Cooper couldn’t be more different. Parsons is an endearing actor with a happy marriage to husband, Todd Spiewak. Furthermore, Parsons has also enjoyed a fruitful film career, appearing in movies like Hidden Figures, Extremely Wicked, and The Big Year.