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The Big Bucks Theory: Jim Parsons tops Forbes TV earnings list for 2016

Jim Parsons has been unveiled as the highest-paid actor in TV, according to this year's Forbes list.
 
The star of "The Big Bang Theory" earned $25.5 million from June 1, 2015 to June 1, 2016, the publication reports, clinching him the top spot on the list for the second year in a row.
 
His co-star Johnny Galecki came in at second place on the list, with earnings of $24 million during the same period, while additional cast members Simon Helberg and Kunal Nayyar claimed third and fourth place respectively. "NCIS" actor Mark Harmon came fifth place with earnings of $20 million. 
 
Here are the top 10 highest paid actors in TV for 2016, according to Forbes:
 
1. Jim Parsons – $25.5m
2. Johnny Galecki – $24m
3. Simon Helberg – $22.5m
4. Kunal Nayyar – $22m
5. Mark Harmon – $20m
6. Ty Burrell – $12.5m
7. Nathan Fillion – $12m
8. Jesse Tyler Ferguson = $12m
9. Ray Romano – $12m
10. Ed O'Neill – $11.5m
 
 

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