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J. K. Simmons. Jonathan Kimble Simmons [1] (born January 9, 1955) is an American actor. Considered one of the most eminent male character actors of his generation, [2] [3] he has appeared in over 200 film and television roles. He is the recipient of various Supporting Actor accolades for his performance as the music instructor Terence Fletcher ...
J.K. Simmons is an American actor who won an Oscar for his role in Whiplash. He has also appeared in Juno, Spider-Man, La La Land, and many other films and TV shows.
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May 9, 2024 · J.K. Simmons (born January 9, 1955, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.) is an American character actor who had a wide-ranging and prolific career both before and after winning an Academy Award for his unnerving portrayal of the sadistic and perfectionist music instructor in Damien Chazelle ’s drama Whiplash (2014). Simmons was the son of a music teacher ...
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Learn about the life and career of J.K. Simmons, an American actor who won an Oscar for Whiplash and voiced the yellow M&M. Find out his birth name, height, family, awards, trivia and more on IMDb.
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Simmons at the 2007 Toronto International Film Festival. J. K. Simmons is an American actor, considered one of the most prolific and well-established character actors of his generation.
YearTitleRole1994Colonel Siskel1994Assistant Coach1996Federal Marshal1996Dr. MingusMay 11, 2024 · J.K. Simmons stars as Wade, a college professor who becomes a ruthless serial killer in this thriller from Lionsgate. The film follows his pursuit of Miranda, a young woman who witnesses his crime and tries to escape him in the woods.
Mar 17, 2022 · The Oscar winner for Whiplash reflects on his roles in Oz, Spider-Man, Juno, and more. He also talks about his latest film, Being the Ricardos, and his upcoming project, Batgirl.