Is the actor who plays Sheldon Cooper autistic?
Because I agree with the show: Sheldon Cooper is in fact not an autistic person. He suffers from a different condition, one that appears mostly on TV and movie screens, but also on Facebook posts, in Christmas letters to family, and in glossily remembered versions of real events: the cute autism.
Is Sheldon Cooper smart in real life?
His compelling and convincing portrayal of a quirky boy genius had some fans wondering if Parsons boasted a similar IQ to his character’s. “People always want to know if I’m as smart as Sheldon,” Parsons explained to the Toronto Star. “It’s sweet that they feel compelled to ask. But sadly, no.“
