Sheldon Cooper (Jim Parsons) is the heart and soul of "The Big Bang Theory" — for worse or for better, depending on how you feel about the sometimes controversial, sometimes abrasive character.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A look at one of TV's most memorable characters throughout the years Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty; Robert Voets/CBS via Getty Jim ...

One of the co-creators of "The Big Bang Theory," Chuck Lorre, wasn't so sure about Jim Parsons the first time he auditioned for Sheldon Cooper.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jim Parsons has a playful response when fans ask him about his iconic The Big Bang Theory character. The award-winning actor rose ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Now, Marla Mindelle, who asked Parsons about “Bazinga,” plays Dion in the musical, and it’s clear ...