American actor
Born: January 9, 1955
With an uncanny ability to go from understated to over-the-top, seemingly with the flip of a switch, actor J.K. Simmons became an ever-present fixture in film and television via a tireless work ethic and nuanced performances. Although his early interest was primarily in musical composition, Simmons made a name for himself in the theater, not only as a vocalist but as an actor of merit. After a run of shows on Broadway and in touring productions, Simmons began making small appearances in films like “The Ref” (1994) and “The Scout” (1994). The talented actor was also landing parts on various television series, most notably two recurring, diametrically opposed characters appearing simultaneously on two different shows. On the brutal prison drama “OZ” (HBO, 1997–2003), Simmons played a white supremacist with frightening authenticity, while on “Law & Order” (NBC, 1990–2010), he was the embodiment of empathy and rationality as state psychiatrist Dr. Emil Skoda. While steadily gaining prominence in a variety of feature film work, Simmons landed the plum role of cantankerous tabloid editor J. Jonah Jameson in Sam Raimi’s “Spider-Man” (2002), earning high marks from legions of comic book fans. In addition to reprising the part for the “Spider-Man” sequels, Simmons was seemingly everywhere, popping up in the films “Thank You for Smoking” (2006), “Juno” (2007), and “Burn After Reading” (2008). Transcending the category of character actor, Simmons became a welcome addition to any cast, ensuring a performance that was often affecting, frequently surprising, and always memorable. He unexpectedly made the move to mainstream stardom when his powerful performance in the drama “Whiplash” (2014) won him Best Supporting Actor awards at both the Golden Globes and the Oscars. Following that career high point, Simmons continued working steadily in films ranging from the family-friendly animated hit “Zootopia” (2016) to the tense Boston Marathon bombing drama “Patriots Day” (2016).
J. K. Simmons’s 5 most popular quotes
- There are no two words in the English language more harmful than good job.
- People evolve and it’s important to not stop evolving just because you’ve reached ‘adulthood.’
- I never listened to the Grateful Dead as a teen; the only exposure I got was what came through the walls when my sister was listening to them.
- If you’re lucky enough to have a parent or two alive, call them. Don’t text, don’t email. Call them. Listen to them for as long as they want to talk to you.
- I actually have a degree in music and was aware that music was a tool used in therapy. I didn’t realize how far it had come since I was in college in the mid-seventies.
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