Jim Parsons of ‘Big Bang Theory’ gets Hollywood star

LOS ANGELES, USA – Jim Parsons, the American actor famous for his portrayal of a quirky, self-centered scientist Sheldon Cooper on The Big Bang Theory, earned a star Wednesday, March 11, on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. 

Jim Parsons posted a photo of him with his mother and partner Todd Spiewak:

Parsons, 41, was flanked by Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting, Johnny Galecki and the rest of his castmates in the wildly popular series now going into its 8th season. Fans jostled for autographs. 

Co-star Mayim Bialik posted this photo from the ceremony:

Because the celebration wouldn’t be complete w this #BigBangTheory group shot. Congratulations #JimParsons! pic.twitter.com/bUpRvRx1MS

— The Big Bang Theory (@BigBang_CBS) March 11, 2015

“One of the things I know is, the main reason I’m in this career and here today, is because of my family and the support they gave me, and the way I was encouraged to pursue this insane dream of acting, from Texas to here,” Parsons said looking at his mother and partner, art director Todd Spiewak. 

But “the biggest reason is because I had the chance to play this incredible character that I neither created, nor write for, nor put into a series. 

“That credit goes to Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady and Steve Molaro. And the credit goes to the rest of the cast,” said Parsons, an Emmy and Golden Globe-winner.

It’s official. #JimParsons has earned his place on the hollywood #walkoffame pic.twitter.com/JUVAStr0dG

— The Big Bang Theory (@BigBang_CBS) March 11, 2015

Parsons plays a highly intelligent yet ill-adapted university professor – mad about comic books and video games – whose group of mostly scientist friends help expose him to the real world in seemingly endless, and painful, ways. The show has been a top US TV comedy for years. 

Check out his best moments on the show:

“You have accomplished something that’s beyond imagination. This is just the beginning,” Lorre said.

“People laugh at your work, and their life is a little bit better. I’m deeply proud of you.” – Rappler.com