Jim Parsons has been named the highest-earning TV actor of 2015

The 'Big Bang Theory' star topped the Forbes list with earnings of $29 million (€25.72m) for his role as Sheldon Cooper whilst his co-star Johnny Galecki, who plays Dr. Leonard Hofstadter, earned $27 million.

'NCIS' star Mark Harmon placed equally third on the list, alongside Jim's co-stars Simon Helberg and Kunal Nayya, as well as 'Two and a Half Men' actor Ashton Kutcher, with all of them earning $20 million each.

'Two And A Half Men' star Jon Cryer placed seventh, equally with 'Everybody Loves Raymond's Ray Romano, despite the last series ending in 2005.