J. K. Simmons
| Born | January 9, 1955 |
| Hometown | Grosse Pointe, Michigan, United States |
| Net worth | $20 million |
| Height | 5'10" (1.77m) |
| Spouse | Michelle Schumacher |
| Parents | Donald William Simmons, Patricia Kimble |
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Kevin Hart Calls and Immediately Hangs Up on J.K. Simmons to Prove to Seth Meyers They Worked Together | Video
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'The Union' star J. K. Simmons reveals why he keeps doing action movies
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2022 | Academy Award | Actor in a Supporting Role | Being the Ricardos | Nominated |
| 2015 | Academy Award | Actor in a Supporting Role | Whiplash (2014 film) | Winner |
| 2015 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role | Whiplash (2014 film) | Winner |
| 2015 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Whiplash (2014 film) | Winner |
| 2015 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Supporting Actor | Whiplash (2014 film) | Winner |
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Invincible: J. K. Simmons Reveals He Initially Passed on Prime Video Series
In an alternate universe, J. K. Simmons is not the voice of Omni-Man in Prime Video’s Invincible. The fan-favorite actor recently sat down with GQ for its Iconic Characters video series, where he revisited some of the more well-known characters he has played, including Omni-Man. During the discussion about Omni-Man, Simmons revealed that he was […]
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J.K. Simmons Recalls Stan Lee Was “Jealous” He Wasn’t Asked To Play ‘Spider-Man’ Role
Despite some stiff competition, J.K. Simmons received the highest praise for one of his most iconic roles. More than 20 years after debuting in the MCU as J. Jonah Jameson, the actor recalled that Marvel godfather Stan Lee gave him a “great compliment” about his performance in Sam Raimi‘s Spider-Man (2002), even though Lee admittedly …
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Stan Lee Once ‘Confessed’ To Being ‘Jealous’ He Didn’t Get Asked To Play A Specific Marvel Role, And In Hindsight, I Think He Would Have Been Perfect
But it would have meant major changes.
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‘[I’m] Trying To Wrap My Brain Around That’: J.K. Simmons Recalls His Reaction To J. Jonah Jameson Changes For Spider-Man: Far From Home
J.K. Simmons was game to reprise J. Jonah Jameson in Spider-Man: Far From Home, but he was surprised by some of the changes made to the character.
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‘Little Brother’ Starring J.K. Simmons Lands September Release From Gravitas Ventures (EXCLUSIVE)
Gravitas Ventures has acquired the U.S. and Canadian rights to Sheridan O’Donnell’s debut feature “Little Brother,” starring Daniel Diemer (“Under the Bridge”), Philip Ettinger (“First Reformed”), Academy Award winner J.K. Simmons (“Whiplash”) and Polly Draper (“Thirtysomething”). The film is slated for a September 2024 theatrical release. “Little Brother” begins after Pete (Ettinger) attempts suicide, pushing …
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Damien Chazelle’s Oscar Winner ‘Whiplash’ Set For 10th Anniversary Re-Release In September
Whiplash, the Oscar-winning psychological drama marking the breakout project of writer-director Damien Chazelle, is coming back to theaters nationwide in celebration of its 10th anniversary, Sony Pictures Classics announced today. The film, starring Miles Teller and J.K. Simmons, which brought the latter his first Oscar for Supporting Actor, will be reissued with a new 4K …
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Lorne Michaels, Chevy Chase, and more race against the clock in first trailer for “SNL” biopic “Saturday Night”
See the first footage of Gabriel LaBelle, Rachel Sennott, Dylan O’Brien, Willem Dafoe, J.K. Simmons, Jon Batiste, Kaia Gerber, Lamorne Morris, and more in Studio 8H.
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Jeff Daniels, Jared Harris & J.K. Simmons To Topline Cold War Drama ‘Reykjavik’; Michael Russell Gunn Directing For SK Global
EXCLUSIVE: Jeff Daniels (A Man in Full), Jared Harris (Chernobyl) and J.K. Simmons (Being the Ricardos) have signed on to star in Reykjavik, a historical drama from SK Global (Anyone But You) that chronicles one of the most significant diplomatic achievements of modern times: The Reykjavik Summit. Reykjavik takes place at the most dangerous point …
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J.K. Simmons, Mena Massoud, Trevor Copp to Star in Sci-Fi Fantasy Film ‘Spaceman’; Trailer Unveiled (EXCLUSIVE)
Press Play Films has revealed its latest project, “Spaceman,” a genre-bending film that blends sci-fi, fantasy and coming-of-age elements. The film, written and directed by emerging filmmaker Dan Abramovici, features a cast including Oscar winner J.K. Simmons (“Whiplash”), Mena Massoud (“Aladdin”) and Trevor Copp. The story follows an artist’s journey to reclaim his lost creative …
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‘Red One’ Trailer: Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans And Lucy Liu Team Up For Holiday Film From Amazon MGM Studios
Amazon MGM Studios has dropped the first trailer for Red One, the upcoming holiday film starring Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans and Lucy Liu. Kiernan Shipka, Bonnie Hunt, Kristofer Hivju, Nick Kroll, Wesley Kimmel and J.K. Simmons also star. Here’s the description: After Santa Claus – Code Name: RED ONE – is kidnapped, the North Pole’s… Continue reading ‘Red One’ Trailer: Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans And Lucy Liu Team Up For Holiday Film From Amazon MGM Studios
