Jim Parsons interview for Canada

Chat with tha actor Jim Parsons about his recent emmy win, his acting career and his character on "The Big Bang Theory".

[@ShadowCrowX]

what a humble and honest dude talking about the discomfort of simply doing an interview. comes to show that now matter how badass an actor is to put theirself out there for their craft, they still have their insecurities. I find that more humanizing than tabloid bs.

[@trlphotog]

This was one of the best interviews I have seen with Jim Parsons. Some of the interviewers are so into themselves that it takes away from their guest. Jim seems very comfortable with George and the repartee is smooth and guileless.

[@Moiez101]

that's how you know how good he is. He evokes passion and pride just from doing what he loves to do. he's a beast.

[@Limericks86]

This was one of the greatest celebrity interviews I've ever seen. The host was trying to get us to see the core of Jim Parsons with the question about his favorite childhood memory and stuff like that. I really liked it, Jim just seems like a really sweet man and thats kinda comforting.

[@jeanzacharuk6200]

I think Jim Parsons is the sweetest man, I watch all the shows, and even watch the reruns, and laugh again. I love all of the characters, but Sheldon is my favorite.....

[@nadiafield2396]

Love Jim Parsons!! What a talent!

[@bobnorton3713]

Yes he can play himself lol wow what a talent

[@Toywithme200]

he is so sweet!!!! i kinda have a little crush on him. he's the best character on the show, thats for sure!

[@elainewarren8552]

Great interview and I love "Sheldon" Jim Parsons! The interviewer was smooth and made him feel comfortable....Great job!

[@clumsymely]

What a charming young man! I had never seen this interview before, and I'm now glad I did. I feel I was just allowed to experience - even if briefly - the beauty of a sincere human being. Thank you Jim!

[@bekindrewind9675]

Oh well put!

[@atarileaf]

He seems like such a genuine likable guy. Someone you'd just like to hang around with and talk with.

[@lily1maze]

George Stroumboulopoulos has to be one of the more stimulating interviewers of our time, well in my opinion of course :)

[@forester444]

"Interview for Canada"... It's called The Hour. We do, in fact, have more than one TV program in Canada.

[@Maitland-76]

Its not "The Hour" anymore. It's now G S Tonight !

[@sgtmajvimy]

‘Merkins still think we have one area code ...

[@paulthomas9911]

what a creative name. the Hour.

[@paulthomas9911]

who gives two shits about canada? seriously.

[@j.macmillan2293]

What a refreshing interview! Parsons is honest, reflective, and interesting.

[@viewfromthehighchair9391]

Strombo will always be my favouriter interviewer. He is genuine and keen to dig in a most Canadian way and support his guests. I've never seen a mean-spirited moment out of him ever. Love Jim Parsons too!!

[@Angel374436]

Excellent interview, very informative, made this little poem on the spur of the moment, but not about the interview. I heard this little ditty, one day on TV, I thought it kinda pretty, and it still has stuck with me. Hear it in my head, it's there all day long, Even when it's time for bed, I still hear that "KITTY" song. Thank you Sheldon Cooper !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Inhumantics]

One more reason to love Canada! Great interview, especially at the rapid fire.

[@BKeny007]

he's such a brilliant man i would love to meet him someday and have a chat with him

[@Dervanon]

he seems so sympathatic. he thinks about what he says and doesnt beat around the bush all the time with nervous laughter like many actors...

[@hoegaarden27]

What a sweet, gentle guy. He deserves his success.

[@downwired]

Aww now I know I have to go back to the restaurant Monday, make the best dishes I can, as alway, knowing that it will never be for Jim Parsons :( He was in Toronto ! This man is amazing, very true and lovable. Cheers !

[@A.HeadsChannel]

I LOVE JIM PARSON...GREAT ACTOR...

[@BrentJohn]

Is it just me, or does anyone else think he would make a GREAT Riddler in a Batman movie?

[@davidtracey6794]

yes or some of those other characters. wasn't there a chemical guy or mr freeze yeah lol mates

[@harrynuts1013]

Arnold schwarzenegger played Mr. Freeze..:)

[@paulamariehoyle8188]

Love watching Jim he is so so amazing and so so cute love him loads

[@Lesardah]

The guy running the interview is fantastic. I've seen him once before and he stood out more than the person he was interviewing.

[@cindygonzales4954]

i love jim he's so cute

[@Duuude42]

This interview is perfect. The funny parts just come naturally because of how Jim is, not because it's forced to be funny. And you can tell George respects Jim, and he also seems completely fascinated by what Jim is saying.

[@rocknroller1986]

George is notorious for doing his research and asking the best questions. I knew he'd be BIG 1 day when i first saw him on the Punk Show and a VJ for MuchMusic. By the way Jim Parson is so cool and down to earth, great interview. Thanks for uploading.

[@snowangel223]

SO humble!

[@hungergames1011]

he is so amazing... I just wanna go up and give him a big hug!

[@maelgwni]

He is such a deep and fascinating person. Bless him

[@trom2004]

I like how he's so all over the place, enthusiastic, and raw in an honest way.

[@smalltownnova]

This is a wonderful interview with a wonderful man.I would like to relate a brief story regarding Jim to illustrate this point.I e-mailed Jim a few months ago praising him and he gave me a very kind and prompt reply.This from a person who has never meet me and possible never will. A true Southern Gentleman and also a great actor. P.S - I really think George is great too.

[@chaosinthehouse]

one of the best interviews I've seen of jim!

[@123LilDebbie]

one of the best interviews I've seen in a long time.

[@tario48]

What a nice guy! I love him as Sheldon on Big Bang Theory, and now I like him even more after watching this interview!

[@brian177]

I like how an interview on Strombo is also considered a person's official "interview for Canada."

[@TymphaRedbreaduwuowo]

its not, not in any way was that stated, offical, bitch

[@brian177]

Calm down kiddo -- it was a joke. Note the name of the video: "Jim Parsons interview for Canada". That tickled me.

[@Malecemi]

Great actor, thanks for showing this interview

[@Garblegox]

I think it's hilarious that OP named this "Jim Parson's interview for Canada." As if Strombo is just the one and only interviewer in Canada. Strombo: Canada's primary representative. Yeah I can get down with that.

[@jordanede2858]

What do you mean? The only network we have is CBC, and we all live in igloos.

[@TheseOpenRoads]

Jordan Ede I have no idea how I am posting this. I caught this machine while ice fishing

[@Crazyminer308]

At least we don't talk about blowing stuff up in our national anthem

[@colonelremus245]

Don Cherry is our primary rep dude.

[@ROBERTJOHNV]

Colonel Remus Don Cherry is Canada's primary Closet Case

[@paulinemm4775]

Oh my god I'm sooo in love with Jim!!

[@blkjock81]

He's so honest! So refreshing

[@shanghainoon7829]

Guys, he's nothing like his character on the Big Bang Theory. He has people skills, he's not a chronic germaphobe, and he has nothing to do with science. His degree is in theatre. I think the stage would frighten Dr Sheldon Cooper. I think being brutally honest with complete strangers would also disturb Sheldon who is inherently conservative & private.

[@brunoais]

I still think he is a whole lot like Sheldon (he represents) except he has a quite different personality. Stage frightness and having people's skills has nothing to do with being an aspie or not. In this interview he shows a lot of characteristics related to being an aspie. Look at the variation (number) of his facial expressions, where he looks at when answering, the tone of voice used when talking, the hand movements used, eye contact, etc... Any of these alone are no signs but all together is a good sign of asperger's syndrome. I can tell that also because I know someone well that has been diagnosed.

[@shanghainoon7829]

brunoais the actor even admits that he has a lot in common with the character, but I doubt that Sheldon is someone that would enjoy theatre. The very idea of company outside of his circle of friends scares him. He's an introvert, and theatre is primarily for extroverts.

[@brunoais]

Shanghai Noon Yep. That's what I mentioned. Different personality :).

[@shanghainoon7829]

brunoais and very different interests. Physics is a whole world away from the stage. He's also playing a heterosexual on the show.

[@brunoais]

Shanghai Noon That's part of having a different personality :). P.S. I'm not shotting down what you are saying. I can find information that says that it is true. It's just that those are not things considerable for not consider him an aspie.

[@garybouwman2157]

loved this interview. Love Jim. Love George. George is one of the most thoughtful interviewers ever.

[@codebrown69]

What an excellent interview.

[@28sketcher28]

"Oh! Oh God!" o.o ^ The face he made was adorable.

[@todd201283]

i enjoyed this so much i love jim and this showed me more about me than most chat shows do :D

[@Paminlp]

I just can't imagine any other actor playing Sheldon. He owns that character. Perfect.

[@MrDietz7]

holy shit, best interviewer around. George is amazing at what he does.

[@CpChilds2017]

I absolutly Love Jim Parsons!He's a great actor and his comedic timing is spot on!

[@SteviesSister]

Big Bang is still perfectly brilliant! Great writers, great actors and consistently funny!

[@existenze69]

Very good looking guy and talented actor!! Strombo led a very honest and interesting interview…a nice change from (most) U.S. TV appearances!

[@doidleman8872]

He is my favorite character on the big bang theory

[@miriam3000]

Such a lovely interview!

[@littlekitty167]

I love Jim Parsons, and I think that George Strombolopoulos (sp?) is a fantastic interviewer. He asks more than just your superficial, overused interview questions. This is really great.

[@asddsagogoolpower]

Jim Parsons is so adorable

[@callseba]

he's a sweetie. it's a good thing they cast him for the pilot. the show wouldn't be the same without him. in fact, all the actors are really good at what they do. awesome show.

[@cameronizatt3293]

An Awesome Actor and person.

[@mbsimmer]

Wow, I just noticed Jim's eyes. They're beautiful!

[@codgodmw42]

i love him, hes funny and stuff, and i respect him

[@juliatmsm]

I really admire him so much!

[@JeAxra]

This has to be one of my very favorite Jim Parsons interviews. The host is very good!

[@mikefrmack]

Another great interview , thankyou G.

[@budgie204]

He seems to be a nice down to earth person. Big Bang Theory is the best.

[@kitiowa]

Jian Does the best interviews, one can still be proud to be Canadian.

[@Mr420rush]

This guy is the best interviewer alive

[@AnimalLover3131]

I love him so much

[@roxanneseguin1047]

people it's jim and/or sheldon you have to love them both either or! it's great great great!!! Great Canadian fan! love you

[@jlmadill]

Jim you are an Honorary Canadian!!! Please come here!

[@jadeshepherdmusic]

awww he's sooooooo cute!!! I have such a crush XD

[@AndreaOwns89]

Jim is SO cute! And I really like this interviewer...it feels like Jim is just talking with a buddy. It's sweet.

[@mr7wi]

Jim, you are pure win.

[@sTyLnK]

The host George is very good at what he does. He's very attentive, he asks some really great unique questions and never the bland, cliche, boring questions. And because of that, guests enjoy being interviewed because they get to open up their mind and be themselves. Parsons is a cool guy. Glad he's doing well.

[@pot10]

Strombo, great interviewer. Never actually watched this before

[@talex42]

George the host, is a graduate of our national music channel and has always been an astute contemporary man, a smartie! He gives good interviews!

[@mitchndale]

EXCELLENT Interview.

[@milham76]

Thank god for George - he really 'talks' and listens to people instead of making them perform like Ellen/Jay etc

[@Lucyj337]

Jim is my hero he is adorable

[@amoheo1670]

Great. Everyone need this information. Good to get it now.

[@dancingmonkeys91]

what an intelligent talented man!

[@50hellkat2]

He is exactly like his character on the The Big Bang Theory.

[@mrslalaontherun]

cerebral.

[@ZoeMakedaCompanion]

So much so, it makes me wonder about how the whole TV business really operates. Step 1 : "Learn those lines" Step 2 "Be yourself and read those lines in front of the camera."... Anyhow, the end result is good so, no complains... just shocked!

[@sailorsally]

th ebst interview with Jim I've seen so far : )

[@factsmatter7442]

Parsons on Sheldon: "he's tone deaf to the human voice". That isn't merely a metaphor: it is literal. Assuming Sheldon is Aspergers (which isn't necessary to assume), recent research into the neurobiology of emotion and communication has implicated the vagus nerve as the region which modulates social and parasympathetic experiences. The more recently evolved - and uniquely mammalian - ventral tract of the vagus, called the nucleus ambiguus, innervates supra-diaphragmatic regions, such as the facial nerves, as well as the nerves of the inner ear. This nerve complex - called the ventral vagal complex - facilitates social engagement. It literally includes everything we need to socialize: larynx, pharynx for vocalization; facial muscle to convey emotion; and the detached middle ear bone, which allows us to hear the distinct tonality of the human voice. In Aspergers, something in this brain area is not working right, which makes it very hard for aspergers people to discern meaningful information in facial changes, vocal changes (sarcasm) etc. So literally, Sheldon (if he were real) does not hear sarcasm.

[@tywinsays7949]

You must be such fun at parties.

[@factsmatter7442]

Tywin Says You must be a really intelligent and interesting human being with lots of different interests and capacities.

[@KohlJones]

Mike De Freitas You must be that guy that offers opinions nobody asked for

[@kenb4530]

KohlJones No actually he's the guy that offered and explanation that YOU chose to read.

[@Lukiel666]

Actually OCD. Knock knock knock. Etc. Very much obsessive compulsive disorder. Roomate agreement, everything ordered, must have "his" seat on couch, the list goes on.

[@iexplode62]

I really like Mr Parsons and I, of course, enjoy Big Bang Theory! This is a very good interview!

[@lovingmyjedward]

Ohmygod... The thing about his mother and the wallpaper, and the vacuum... that was beautiful. :')

[@LoveMyScooby]

We'd love ppl like yourself to live here--it's the best!

[@IrishEyes1989]

Aww, Jim is precious :)

[@rileycyrenne4719]

Jim seems like such a genuine guy. I'd love to meet him

[@doobiest420]

I really liked this interview. A genuine guy. Am I the only one that found the humor into sneaking into the ferris bueller movie?!

[@PrideXentric]

I just love Jim, he's wonderful.

[@brynnemontgomery4997]

I know he's canadian, I am amused that he is now representing the interviewing needs of the entire country.

[@bluebell88]

Great interview! I'd love to see Strombo interview Mayim. She'd probably give great answers, too.

[@kapowshi]

he is so adorable.

[@Skkorm]

He's a fuckin bad ass. So sincere, and wicked. You can really tell how much of himself he puts in his character. Thats why Sheldon comes off so honest, I think.

[@nataliagomm]

He's the cutest person aliveee, so adorable

[@sillyhermy]

"i don't know where you research that" lol. I just watched Daniel Radcliffe interview and he said nearly the same thing. and being a big Daniel Radcliffe fan. I was shocked at his questions as well. since he unlike many other interviewers doesn't ask cycled questions. He truly does do thorough research. and oh I glance over my telly, Big Bang Theory is on^o^

[@szepenszoloszolo5177]

Awesome interview!

[@hq78]

brilliant interviewer. and i lol'd at the part with jersey shore cast not reading a book

[@Ruairidh1231]

The Interviewer (sorry I'm not familiar with his show) has great questions, much better than some I've seen :) Great vid!

[@xtremanater321]

Jim was perfect for the role his voice, stature, and appearance was perfect for Sheldon!

[@quinnlee4673]

He seems like a very serious and awkward person I LOVE HIM!! lol

[@2write2sing2dance]

George is the best of the best!

[@veggiemite777]

Meh. I prefer Rick Mercer. No offense.

[@2write2sing2dance]

None taken. :)

[@chelsasimpson3447]

both are awesome interviewers :) It's a shame that George's CNN show didn't do better. Darn Americans don't know good tv when they see it!

[@BotanicalCreature]

Chelsa Simpson in the minds of most Americans, if it's Canadian, it's not as good as American, therefore they don't even bother. Best example I can give you is the Tragically Hip, a band that almost every Canadian knows, but cross the border and almost no one's ever heard of them. It's mind-boggling how xenophobic Americans are.

[@2write2sing2dance]

We have such amazing talent in Canada. I wish they'd recognize it. Neil Young is one of our greatest that has somehow managed to transcend being Canadian.