Joseph Simmons
Biography
Joseph Simmons works in acting. Born November 14, 1964 in Queens, New York City, New York, USA. Archytele tracks 46 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
46 titles- Sean Combs: The Reckoning (2025) as Self (archive footage)
- Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music (2025) as Self (archive footage)
- Death by Fame (2023) as Self [RUN-D.M.C] (archive footage)
- Out of Bounds (2023) Sound Mixer
- The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022) as Rev Run
- Payback (2022) as Self - Funeral Attendee (archive footage)
- The Hip Hop Nutcracker (2022) as Self - Neighborhood MC / Self - Narrator
- Tamron Hall (2019) as Self - Guest
- Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? (2019) as Reverend Run (voice)
- Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America (2019) as Self
- The Last O.G. (2018) as 90s DJ
- All About the Washingtons (2018) as Joey Washington
- ReMastered: Who Killed Jam Master Jay? (2018) as Self [RUN-DMC]
- Great News (2017) as Rev Run
- Made in America (2013) as Self
- Jingle Bell Rocks! (2013) as Self
- Daddy's Girls (2009) Producer
- Daddy's Girls (2009) Creator
- Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (2007) as Self (as "Rev. Run")
- 30 Days (2006) as Himself
- Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out (2005)
- Hip Hop Honors (2004)
- Run DMC: Forever Kings (2004) as Self
- Red Dragon (2002) as Janitor
- American Rap Stars (2002) as Self
- Through the Years of Hip Hop Volume 1 Graffiti Extras (2002)
- Run-DMC | Together Forever (2002) as Self
- Grounded for Life (2001) as Run
- Run DMC: Live at Montreux 2001 (2001)
- Beastie Boys: Tibetan Freedom Concert 1999 (1999)
- TRL (1998)
- The View (1997) as Self
- Late Show with David Letterman (1993) as Self - Musical Guest
- Who's the Man? (1993) as Detective
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self
- Yo! MTV Raps (1988) as Self
- Tougher Than Leather (1988) as Run
- WWF Wrestling Challenge (1986) as Self
- Big Fun in the Big Town (1986) as Self
- Live Aid (1985) as Self
- Krush Groove (1985) as Joseph Simmons
- The Making of Sun City (1985) as Self
- MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self
- Graffiti Rock (1984) as Run
- Reading Rainbow (1983) as Self (as Run)
- The Grammys (1959) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Joseph Simmons best known for?
Joseph Simmons is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022), Tamron Hall (2019), Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? (2019), The Last O.G. (2018).
When and where was Joseph Simmons born?
Joseph Simmons was born on November 14, 1964 in Queens, New York City, New York, USA.
How many credits does Joseph Simmons have?
Joseph Simmons has accumulated over 46 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1959 to 2025.
What is Joseph Simmons's background in cinema and television?
Joseph Ward Simmons (born November 14, 1964), known by the stage name Run, Rev. Run or DJ Run, is one of the founding members of the influential hip hop group Run–D.M.C., and a practicing minister, known as Reverend Run. Simmons was born in Hollis, Queens, New York. He is the younger brother of Daniel "Danny" Simmons, ...