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J.K. Simmons
Jonathan Kimble Simmons, better known as J.K. Simmons is a prominent American actor acclaimed for his exceptional versatility in both serious and comic roles. Born on January 9, 1955, Simmons boasts an impressive career spanning over five decades across stage and screen. He has received several accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and a Golden Globe Award for his supporting role in Damien Chazelle's independent film 'Whiplash' (2014).
Best known for portraying J. Jonah Jameson in Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy (2002–2007), Simmons has reprised this role within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and has appeared in various Marvel-based animated titles. His versatile oeuvre includes notable roles in films like 'The Cider House Rules' (1999), 'Juno' (2007), 'Burn After Reading' (2008), and 'La La Land' (2016), among others. His successful career on television spans roles in iconic series like HBO's 'Oz', NBC's 'Law & Order', and TNT's 'The Closer'. A talented voice actor, he has been the voice of the Yellow M&M in commercials since 1996 and played notable roles in video games like 'Portal 2' (2011), and the forthcoming 'Baldur's Gate 3' (2023).
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Jonathan Kimble Simmons
Born: Grosse Pointe, Michigan, U.S.
Citizenship: United States
Birthday: January 9, 1955
Occupations: Actor
Years Active: 1977-present
Children: 2
Spouses: Michelle Schumacher
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Awards and Nominations Received by J.K. Simmons
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Movies Featuring J.K. Simmons
The Snowman
The Batman
Morbius
Spider-Man: No Way Home
Spider-Man: Far from Home
Palm Springs
Marmaduke
Klaus
La La Land
Seal Team
Terminator Genisys
Punching Henry
Whiplash
Kung Fu Panda 3
The Accountant
The Tomorrow War
Being the Ricardos
American Renegades
Glorious
The Front Runner
Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers
21 Bridges
Rock Dog
Barefoot
Father Figures
The Meddler
Jobs
Dark Skies
Patriots Day
Ride the Eagle
The Bachelors
The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart
Rally Road Racers
3 Days with Dad
One Day as a Lion
National Champions
I'm Not Here
You Can't Run Forever
The Union
Little Brother
Juror #2
Red One
The Accountant 2
4192: The Crowning of the Hit King
Ben 10 - Generator Rex: Heroes United
The Boxcar Children
LEGO MARVEL Super Heroes: Maximum Overload
The Black Ghiandola
Renegades
A Boy Called Sailboat
The Boxcar Children: Surprise Island
O.W.C.A. Files
Path to War
Drug$
Fanboy
Spider-Man 2: Making the Amazing
3: The Dale Earnhardt Story
Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee
Popeye Doyle
Defending Jacob
Rushing or Dragging
Spider-Man: All Roads Lead to No Way Home
Hopper: An American Love Story
Rivals: Ohio State vs. Michigan
Guys and Dolls: Off the Record
Hit and Runway
Love Walked In
The Fish Thief: A Great Lakes Mystery
Red Sands
Face Down
Invincible: Atom Eve
Career Timeline
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2024
You Can't Run Forever
Wade
The Union
Tom Brennan
Little Brother
Warren Duffy
Juror #2
Harold
Red One
Nick
2023
The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart
Ben
Rally Road Racers
Gnash
One Day as a Lion
Walter Boggs
2022
The Batman
Morbius
Marmaduke
Zeus
Glorious
Ghat
Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers
Captain Putty
Spider-Man: All Roads Lead to No Way Home
Self (archive footage)
Hopper: An American Love Story
Edward Hopper (voice)
Rivals: Ohio State vs. Michigan
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2021
Spider-Man: No Way Home
J. Jonah Jameson
Seal Team
Claggart
The Tomorrow War
James Forester
Being the Ricardos
William Frawley
Ride the Eagle
Carl
National Champions
Coach James Lazor
Rushing or Dragging
Terrence Fletcher (Archive Audio)
2019
Spider-Man: Far from Home
Klaus
Klaus
21 Bridges
Captain McKenna
3 Days with Dad
Joey
I'm Not Here
Steve
Fanboy
J.K. / Frank Perry
2018
American Renegades
Rear Admiral Levin
The Front Runner
Bill Dixon
A Boy Called Sailboat
Ernest
The Boxcar Children: Surprise Island
Dr. Moore (voice)
Drug$
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