J.K. Simmons

J.K. Simmons

Age: 71
Born: January 9, 1955
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, USA

Jonathan Kimble Simmons (born January 9, 1955) is an American actor. He has been cited as one of the greatest contemporary character actors, and has appeared in over 200 film and television roles since his debut in 1986. He is an Academy Award, BAFTA Award, Golden Globe Award, Screen Actors Guild Award, and Critics Choice Award winner, among other accolades. His film roles include J. Jonah Jameson in Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy (2002–2007), tobacco industry executive B.R. in Thank You for Smoking (2005), Mac MacGuff in Juno (2007), music instructor Terence Fletcher in Whiplash (2014), Bill in La La Land (2016), William Frawley in Being the Ricardos (2021), and Commissioner James Gordon i...

J.K. Simmons Grid Fact

1 J.K. Simmons is no stranger to major fictional universes, with 10 appearances across Marvel, DC and video game adaptations.
2 J.K. Simmons has crossed the great comic book divide, appearing in both Marvel and DC productions.
3 Although J.K. Simmons has worked with both publishers, Marvel currently leads by 7 movies to 2.
4 J.K. Simmons has done it all: Marvel, DC and video game adaptations all appear in their filmography.
Marvel 7
DC 2
Video game 1

Marvel movies Grid with J.K. Simmons

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1 J.K. Simmons has become a familiar face in Marvel, appearing in 7 movies.

DC movies Grid with J.K. Simmons

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1 J.K. Simmons has already left a mark on DC, with 2 movies in their filmography.

Video game movies Grid with J.K. Simmons

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1 J.K. Simmons has also made the jump from console to screen in one video game adaptation.

Frequently asked questions about J.K. Simmons

Has J.K. Simmons appeared in a Marvel MCU movie?

Yes. J.K. Simmons has appeared in 7 Marvel movies.

Has J.K. Simmons appeared in a DC movie?

Yes. J.K. Simmons has appeared in 2 DC movies.

Has J.K. Simmons appeared in both Marvel and DC?

Yes. J.K. Simmons has appeared in both universes, with 7 Marvel movies and 2 DC movies.

Did J.K. Simmons appear in Marvel or DC first?

J.K. Simmons appeared in Marvel first, making their debut in Spider-Man (2002). Their first DC movie was Justice League (2017).

Has J.K. Simmons appeared in a video game adaptation?

Yes. J.K. Simmons has appeared in 1 video game adaptation.

Has J.K. Simmons fought against the Empire or joined the Star Wars galaxy?

No. We have not found J.K. Simmons among the rebels, the Empire or any other corner of the Star Wars galaxy.

Has J.K. Simmons entered the wizarding world of Harry Potter?

No. J.K. Simmons has not yet received a role in the Harry Potter wizarding world, according to our records.

Has J.K. Simmons joined James Bond, faced 007 or played Bond?

No. We have not found J.K. Simmons working with 007, fighting James Bond or taking on the role of the famous British spy.

Has J.K. Simmons raced with the Fast & Furious family?

No. J.K. Simmons has not yet joined Dom Toretto's family or appeared in a Fast & Furious movie.

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