J. K. Simmons
| Born | January 9, 1955 |
| Hometown | Grosse Pointe, Michigan, United States |
| Net worth | $20 million |
| Height | 5'10" (1.79m) |
| Spouse | Michelle Schumacher |
| Parents | Donald William Simmons, Patricia Kimble |
Top Stories
J.K. Simmons Is a Serial Killer Stalking His Next Victim in ‘You Can’t Run Forever’ Trailer
- Simmons' wife and frequent collaborator Michelle Schumacher co-writes and directs the action film.
Videos
J.K. Simmons Explains Why He Almost Talked Himself Out of Doing ‘Oz’
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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 | 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 | Academy Award | Actor in a Supporting Role | Whiplash (2014 film) | Winner |
| 2015 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Supporting Actor | Whiplash (2014 film) | Winner |
More Stories
- EntertainmentMen's Journal
Invincible Movie Should Star Hugh Jackman, Says J.K. Simmons
J.K. Simmons won’t play Omni-Man in the upcoming live-action Invincible movie, but he knows who should. That actor is Hugh Jackman, who Simmons says would be perfect in the role as the all-powerful star of Prime Video’s animated superhero series. Admitting that “I don’t think a 70-year-old ...
- EntertainmentTotal Film
Invincible star JK Simmons says there'll be more Omni-Man in the future, but his appearances will "wax and wane"
JK Simmons talks the future of his Invincible character
- EntertainmentMen's Journal
Ben Affleck Will Return for The Accountant Sequel
A sequel to Gavin O'Connor's 2016 film The Accountant is in the works at Amazon MGM Studios, and Deadline has confirmed that Ben Affleck, Jon Bernthal, J. K. Simmons and Cynthia Addai-Robinson will return. O'Connor will also return as director alongside original screenwriter Bill Dubuque. 2016's ...
- EntertainmentDeadline
Ben Affleck, Jon Bernthal, J.K. Simmons & Cynthia Addai-Robinson Returning For ‘The Accountant 2’ As Artists Equity Sets Up Sequel At Amazon MGM
EXCLUSIVE: Ben Affleck, Jon Bernthal, J.K. Simmons, and Cynthia Addai-Robinson have locked deals to return for The Accountant 2, the sequel to the Gavin O’Connor-directed action thriller The Accountant, on which Amazon MGM Studios has teamed with Affleck and Matt Damon’s Artists Equity. Also set to return is O’Connor, who directs from a script penned …
- EntertainmentTotal Film
Sonic the Hedgehog designer teaming up with One Piece anime studio for new movie starring JK Simmons
Hypergalactic is a new English-language movie from Toei Animation
- EntertainmentDeadline
Toei Animation Unveils ‘Hypergalactic’ Co-Created By ‘Sonic The Hedgehog’ Designer Naoto Oshima; Charades To Launch Sales At The EFM
Leading Japanese animation studio Toei Animation has announced family feature Hypergalactic, describing the production as its biggest and most ambitious CGI film to date. The story and characters are co-created by top Japanese artist Naoto Oshima, who designed the hit global franchise Sonic the Hedgehog for SEGA, and Joseph Chou, whose credits include Blade Runner …
- EntertainmentVariety
Adam Devine, J.K. Simmons Join Voice Cast of ‘Hypergalactic’ Animated Feature from ‘Sonic’ Designer Naoto Oshima
Adam Devine, J.K. Simmons, Sam Richardson and Elsie Fisher will lend their voices to “Hypergalactic,” the CG animated family feature co-created by Naoto Oshima, best known for designing the original “Sonic the Hedgehog” for Sega, and Joseph Chou (“Blade Runner 2022: Black Out,” “Ghost in the Shell”). The English-language film, directed by David N. Weiss …
- EntertainmentCinemaBlend
J.K Simmons On Why Edward Hopper’s Nighthawks Has Been Parodied So Often In Pop Culture Over The Years
I recently had a conversation with J.K. Simmons about Edward Hopper, and he had this to say about the artist's most iconic work.
- EntertainmentCOMINGSOON.net
Juror No. 2: J.K. Simmons Joins the Cast of Clint Eastwood’s Courtroom Thriller Movie
Spider-Man's J.K. Simmons is cast as a juror in Clint Eastwood's upcoming courtroom thriller movie, Juror No. 2. The post Juror No. 2: J.K. Simmons Joins the Cast of Clint Eastwood’s Courtroom Thriller Movie appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
- EntertainmentThe Hollywood Reporter
J.K. Simmons Joins Nicholas Hoult in Clint Eastwood’s ‘Juror No. 2’
Academy Award winner J.K. Simmons has joined Nicholas Hoult and Toni Collette in Juror No. 2, the legal thriller Clint Eastwood is directing for Warner Bros. Shooting is currently underway in Atlanta. In addition to Hoult and Collette, Gabriel Basso, Zoey Deutch, Leslie Bibb, Chris Messina and Kiefer Sutherland are on the call sheet. Per …
