2011 Emmy Awards (kelsey richards)

He also won the Golden Globe this past January for the role. 

The 38-year-old star, who also played Cooper on an installment of Fox's animated series, "The Family Guy," has also appeared in series such as "Ed" and "Judging Amy."

Parsons "Big Bang" costar Johnny Galecki was also nominated for lead actor in a comedy. 

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