{"id":2383331,"date":"2026-04-21T20:12:02","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T20:12:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2383331"},"modified":"2026-04-21T20:12:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T20:12:02","slug":"the-big-bang-theory-to-french-royalty-jim-parsons-ancestry-s4e8-who-do-you-think-you-are-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/the-big-bang-theory-to-french-royalty-jim-parsons-ancestry-s4e8-who-do-you-think-you-are-us\/","title":{"rendered":"The Big Bang Theory to French Royalty: Jim Parsons&#8217; Ancestry | S4E8 | Who Do You Think You Are US"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  width=\"580\" height=\"385\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TIPrwM7OBHo?autoplay=1&#038;modestbranding=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n<br \/>In tribute to his late father, Emmy\u00ae-winning actor JIM PARSONS (The Big Bang Theory) explores the ancestors on the paternal side of his family. The journey takes Jim to Louisiana and eventually France, where he discovers generations of his forefathers who made an indelible mark in history.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udea8 SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE \ud83d\udd14 : https:\/\/bit.ly\/wdytyaTV<\/p>\n<p>Who Do You Think You Are (U.S.) &#8211; Season 4 Episode 8 &#8211; Jim Parsons<br \/>\nThis inspiring and informative reality series takes viewers on a personal journey into the pasts of well-known celebrities, sharing their emotion and surprise as they uncover the stories that lie at the heart of their family histories. The show&#8217;s first season features actress Meera Syal, television host Jeremy Clarkson, wildlife expert Bill Oddie, journalist Moira Stuart, magazine editor Ian Hislop, comedian Vic Reeves, comedian David Baddiel, singer Lesley Garrett, actress Sue Johnston and actress Amanda Redman.<\/p>\n<p>#whodoyouthinkyouare #ancestry #geneology<\/p>\n<p>In each episode, one of Britain&#8217;s best-loved celebrities traces their family tree to reveal the surprising, extraordinary and often moving stories of their ancestors. Subscribe now and click on the bell \ud83d\udd14 to get notifications every time we upload a new video!<\/p>\n<p>#jimparsons <\/p>\n<p>00:00 Introduction and Family Tribute<br \/>\n01:21 Childhood in Texas and Early Acting<br \/>\n02:54 Exploring the Paternal French Connection<br \/>\n03:53 Discovering Great-Grandmother Jean Hacker<br \/>\n05:27 Traveling to New Orleans<br \/>\n07:03 Tracing Dr. J.B. Hacker\u2019s Medical Legacy<br \/>\n12:13 The Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1853<br \/>\n15:06 The Tragic Fire of the Steamer Gypsy<br \/>\n22:08 Tracing Ancestry Back to Paris, France<br \/>\n24:35 Meeting the Architect to the King<br \/>\n32:01 Masterpieces and Surviving the Revolution<br \/>\n38:58 Final Reflections on Heritage and Fatherhood<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=TIPrwM7OBHo\">Video Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In tribute to his late father, Emmy\u00ae-winning actor JIM PARSONS (The Big Bang Theory) explores the ancestors on the paternal side of his family. 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