#19: Jim Parsons and Dwayne Johnson
Born: 1973 and 1972
Let’s dive into the ultimate fame showdown: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson versus Jim “Sheldon Cooper” Parsons. Both titans of their industries have etched their names in the annals of success. Parsons soared to the pinnacle, clinching the title of the world’s highest-paid TV actor in 2018, while Johnson’s star power blazes, consistently earning him a spot among the planet’s highest-paid actors.
Not to mention his coveted mentions in Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World in 2016 and 2019. And get this – they’re practically birthday buddies, born just a year apart: Johnson in ’72 and Parsons in ’73. So, when it comes to gauging fame, are you Team Rock or Team Sheldon?