J.K. Simmons
Acting Born Jan 9, 1955 Detroit, Michigan, USA 24 credits
Biography
J.K. Simmons is an American actor born Jonathan Kimble Simmons on January 9, 1955, in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. He has appeared in over 200 film and television roles since his debut in 1986. Notable film credits include J. Jonah Jameson in Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy, B.R. in Thank You for Smoking, Mac MacGuff in Juno, Terence Fletcher in Whiplash, and Bill in La La Land. His portrayal of the perfectionist music instructor in Whiplash earned him an Academy Award, along with other major accolades including BAFTA, Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild, and Critics Choice Awards. Simmons studied music at the University of Montana before pursuing acting.
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Full filmography
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Dr. Emil Skoda
- Law & Order (1990) as Emil Skoda
- Law & Order (1990) as Jerry Luppin
- The Simpsons (1989) as Victor Kleskow (voice)
- The Simpsons (1989) as Tabloid Editor (voice)
- The Simpsons (1989) as J. Jonah Jameson (voice)
- The Simpsons (1989) as JJ Gruff (voice)
- The Simpsons (1989) as Dr. Jessup (voice)
- American Dad! (2005) as Judge (voice)
- American Dad! (2005) as Gene (voice)
- American Dad! (2005) as Dean of CIA Academy (voice)
- American Dad! (2005) as Jed Farnsworth (voice)
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self - Guest
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self - Guest
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self - Guest
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self - Guest
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Emil Skoda
- Without a Trace (2002) as Mark Wilson
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- ER (1994) as Gus Loomer
- Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013) as Frank Dillman
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Host
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Vern Schillinger (uncredited)