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J.K. Simmons is an American actor. He was born Jonathan Kimble Simmons in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, to Patricia (Kimble), an administrator, and Donald William Simmons, a music teacher. He attended the Ohio State University, Columbus, OH; University of Montana, Missoula, MT (BA in Music). He had originally planned to be a singer and studied at the ...
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Actor (210 credits)
Actor (210 credits)
2021
Invincible
(TV Series)
Nolan Grayson / Omni-Man
Nolan Grayson / Omni-Man
- Where I Really Come From
(2021)
... Nolan Grayson / Omni-Man (voice)
- We Need to Talk
(2021)
... Nolan Grayson / Omni-Man (voice)
- You Look Kinda Dead
(2021)
... Nolan Grayson (voice)
- That Actually Hurt
(2021)
... Nolan Grayson (voice)
- Neil Armstrong, Eat Your Heart Out
(2021)
... Nolan Grayson (voice)
2021
The Great North
(TV Series)
Tusk Johnson
Tusk Johnson
- Tusk in the Wind Adventure
(2021)
... Tusk Johnson (voice, as JK Simmons)
2021
Infinity Train
(TV Series)
Pig Toddler / Pig Baby
Pig Toddler / Pig Baby
- The Train to Nowhere
(2021)
... Pig Toddler (voice)
- The Mega Maze Car
(2021)
... Pig Toddler (voice)
- The Pig Baby Car
(2021)
... Pig Baby (voice)
2020
Home Movie: The Princess Bride
(TV Mini Series short)
The Grandfather
The Grandfather
- Chapter Two: The Shrieking Eels
(2020)
... The Grandfather
2020
Defending Jacob
(TV Mini Series)
Billy Barber
Billy Barber
- After
(2020)
... Billy Barber
- Job
(2020)
... Billy Barber
- Wishful Thinking
(2020)
... Billy Barber
- Visitors
(2020)
... Billy Barber
- Damage Control
(2020)
... Billy Barber
2014-2020
BoJack Horseman
(TV Series)
Lenny Turtletaub / Preacher
Lenny Turtletaub / Preacher
- Angela
(2020)
... Lenny Turtletaub (voice)
- The Face of Depression
(2019)
... Lenny Turtletaub / Preacher (voice)
- The Kidney Stays in the Picture
(2019)
... Lenny Turtletaub (voice)
- lovin that cali lifestyle!!
(2017)
... Lenny Turtletaub (voice)
- Thoughts and Prayers
(2017)
... Lenny Turtletaub (voice)
2017-2019
No Activity
(TV Series)
Leo
Leo
- Oops Sorry
(2019)
... Leo
- Leon's Retirement Party
(2019)
... Leo
- The Duck Egg
(2018)
... Leo
- Deep Sea Fishing
(2017)
... Leo
2019
Veronica Mars
(TV Series)
Clyde Pickett
Clyde Pickett
- Years, Continents, Bloodshed
(2019)
... Clyde Pickett (as JK Simmons)
- Gods of War
(2019)
... Clyde Pickett (as JK Simmons)
- Entering a World of Pain
(2019)
... Clyde Pickett (as JK Simmons)
- Losing Streak
(2019)
... Clyde Pickett (as JK Simmons)
- Heads You Lose
(2019)
... Clyde Pickett (as JK Simmons)
2019
Brockmire
(TV Series)
Matt Hardesty
Matt Hardesty
- Disabled List
(2019)
... Matt Hardesty
- Clubhouse Chemistry
(2019)
... Matt Hardesty
- The Yips
(2019)
... Matt Hardesty
- Clubhouse Cancer
(2019)
... Matt Hardesty
2007-2019
American Dad!
(TV Series)
Gene / Dean of CIA Academy / Jed Farnsworth / ...
Gene / Dean of CIA Academy / Jed Farnsworth / ...
- The Future Is Borax
(2019)
... Gene (voice)
- The Never-Ending Stories
(2018)
... Dean of CIA Academy (voice)
- Fart-Break Hotel
(2011)
... Jed Farnsworth (voice)
- The One That Got Away
(2008)
... McCreary (voice)
- The Most Adequate Christmas Ever
(2007)
... Judge (voice)
2006-2019
The Simpsons
(TV Series)
Victor / Dr. Jessup / JJ Gruff / ...
Victor / Dr. Jessup / JJ Gruff / ...
- Girl's in the Band
(2019)
... Victor (voice)
- Daddicus Finch
(2018)
... Dr. Jessup (voice)
- 3 Scenes Plus a Tag from a Marriage
(2018)
... JJ Gruff (voice)
- Homerazzi
(2007)
... Tabloid Editor (voice)
- Moe'N'a Lisa
(2006)
... J. Jonah Jameson (voice)
2017-2019
Counterpart
(TV Series)
Howard Silk
Howard Silk
- Better Angels
(2019)
... Howard Silk
- You to You
(2019)
... Howard Silk
- In from the Cold
(2019)
... Howard Silk
- No Strings Attached
(2019)
... Howard Silk
- Shadow Puppets
(2019)
... Howard Silk
2011-2018
Robot Chicken
(TV Series short)
Master Chief / J. Jonah Jameson / Traveller / ...
Master Chief / J. Jonah Jameson / Traveller / ...
- Gimme That Chocolate Milk
(2018)
... J. Jonah Jameson / Traveller / Cary Loudermilk (voice)
- Panthropologie
(2014)
... Master Chief / Merklynn (voice)
- The Departy Monster
(2011)
... Vern Schillinger / Master Chief / Frank (voice)
2017
SpongeBob SquarePants
(TV Series)
Conductor Maestro Mackerel
Conductor Maestro Mackerel
- Snooze You Lose/Krusty Katering
(2017)
... Conductor Maestro Mackerel (voice)
2016
Archer
(TV Series)
Detective
Detective
- Deadly Velvet: Part 2
(2016)
... Detective (voice, as JK Simmons)
- Deadly Velvet: Part 1
(2016)
... Detective (voice, as JK Simmons)
- Bel Panto: Part II
(2016)
... Detective (voice)
- The Figgis Agency
(2016)
... Detective (voice)
2015-2016
Gravity Falls
(TV Series)
Ford Pines
Ford Pines
- Weirdmageddon 3: Take Back the Falls
(2016)
... Ford Pines (voice)
- Weirdmageddon: Part 1
(2015)
... Ford Pines (voice)
- Dipper and Mabel vs. the Future
(2015)
... Ford Pines (voice)
- The Last Mabelcorn
(2015)
... Ford Pines (voice)
- The Stanchurian Candidate
(2015)
... Ford Pines (voice)
2012-2015
Ultimate Spider-Man
(TV Series)
J. Jonah Jameson / J. Jonah Jameson Noir / J. Jonah Jackal / ...
J. Jonah Jameson / J. Jonah Jameson Noir / J. Jonah Jackal / ...
- Attack of the Synthezoids
(2015)
... J. Jonah Jameson (voice)
- The Spider-Verse: Part 4
(2015)
... J. Jonah Jameson (voice)
- The Spider-Verse: Part 3
(2015)
... J. Jonah Jameson (voice)
- The Spider-Verse: Part 2
(2015)
... J. Jonah Jameson Noir / J. Jonah Jackal (voice)
- The Spider-Verse: Part 1
(2015)
... J. Joanna Jameson / J. Jonah Jameson 2099 (voice)
2015
Major Lazer
(TV Series)
President Whitewall
President Whitewall
- Throwback Thursdays
(2015)
... President Whitewall (voice)
- K-Pop!!
(2015)
... President Whitewall (voice)
- Fizzy Fever
(2015)
... President Whitewall (voice)
- I'm Gonna Git You Suckoid
(2015)
... President Whitewall (voice)
- Vampire Weekend
(2015)
... President Whitewall (voice)
2013-2015
Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.
(TV Series)
J. Jonah Jameson / Vampire Jameson / J. Jonah Jamesasaurus
J. Jonah Jameson / Vampire Jameson / J. Jonah Jamesasaurus
- Days of Future Smash, Part 4: The Hydra Years
(2015)
... J. Jonah Jameson (voice)
- Days of Future Smash, Part 3: Dracula
(2015)
... Vampire Jameson (voice)
- Days of Future Smash, Part 1: The Dino Era
(2015)
... J. Jonah Jamesasaurus (voice)
- Spidey, I Blew Up the Dinosaur
(2015)
... J. Jonah Jameson (voice)
- It's a Wonderful Smash
(2014)
... J. Jonah Jameson (voice)
2015
What Lives Inside
(TV Mini Series)
Benjamin 'Pops' Delaney
Benjamin 'Pops' Delaney
- Episode #1.4
(2015)
... Benjamin 'Pops' Delaney
- Episode #1.1
(2015)
... Benjamin 'Pops' Delaney
2013-2015
Avengers Assemble
(TV Series)
J. Jonah Jameson
J. Jonah Jameson
- The Dark Avengers
(2015)
... J. Jonah Jameson (voice)
- The Ambassador
(2014)
... J. Jonah Jameson (voice)
- Hyperion
(2013)
... J. Jonah Jameson (voice)
- The Avengers Protocol: Part 2
(2013)
... J. Jonah Jameson (voice, uncredited)
2008-2014
Phineas and Ferb
(TV Series)
Napoleon / Additional Voices / J.B.
Napoleon / Additional Voices / J.B.
- The O.W.C.A. Files
(2014)
... Napoleon / Additional Voices (voice)
- Doof 101/Father's Day
(2014)
... Napoleon (voice)
- Jerk De Soleil/Toy to the World
(2008)
... J.B. (voice)
2012-2014
The Legend of Korra
(TV Series)
Tenzin / Additional Voices
Tenzin / Additional Voices
- The Last Stand
(2014)
... Tenzin (voice)
- Day of the Colossus
(2014)
... Tenzin (voice)
- Kuvira's Gambit
(2014)
... Tenzin (voice)
- Beyond the Wilds
(2014)
... Tenzin (voice)
- Remembrances
(2014)
... Tenzin (voice)
2014
Growing Up Fisher
(TV Series)
Mel Fisher
Mel Fisher
- Madi About You
(2014)
... Mel Fisher
- Growing Up Fairbanks
(2014)
... Mel Fisher
- Secret Lives of Fishers
(2014)
... Mel Fisher
- First Time's the Charm
(2014)
... Mel Fisher
- Desk/Job
(2014)
... Mel Fisher
2012-2014
Men at Work
(TV Series)
P.J. Jordan
P.J. Jordan
- Odd Milo Out
(2014)
... P.J. Jordan
- Pre-Posal
(2014)
... P.J. Jordan
- Weekend at PJ's
(2013)
... P.J. Jordan
- The New Boss
(2013)
... P.J. Jordan
- Milo Full of Grace
(2012)
... P.J. Jordan
2013
The Legend of Korra: The Re-telling of Korra's Journey
(TV Short)
Tenzin - Narrator (voice, uncredited)
Tenzin - Narrator (voice, uncredited)
2013
Family Tools
(TV Series)
Tony Shea
Tony Shea
- Terry by Design
(2013)
... Tony Shea
- Pest Side Story
(2013)
... Tony Shea
- Jack Steps Up
(2013)
... Tony Shea
- The Big Event
(2013)
... Tony Shea
- Role Model
(2013)
... Tony Shea
2011-2013
Pound Puppies
(TV Series)
Mr. Withers / Lt. Rock
Mr. Withers / Lt. Rock
- Working K-9 to 5
(2013)
... Mr. Withers (voice, as JK Simmons)
- The K9 Kid
(2011)
... Lt. Rock (voice, as JK Simmons)
2010-2013
Generator Rex
(TV Series)
White Knight / Cured Evo / Waiter
White Knight / Cured Evo / Waiter
- End Game: Part 2
(2013)
... White Knight (voice)
- Endgame Part 1
(2013)
... White Knight (voice)
- Mind Games
(2013)
... White Knight (voice)
- Target: Consortium
(2012)
... White Knight (voice)
- A Brief History of Time
(2012)
... White Knight (voice)
2012
The Venture Bros.
(TV Series)
Ben (Old Man Potter)
Ben (Old Man Potter)
- A Very Venture Halloween
(2012)
... Ben (Old Man Potter) (voice)
2005-2012
The Closer
(TV Series)
Will Pope
Will Pope
- The Last Word
(2012)
... Will Pope
- Armed Response
(2012)
... Will Pope
- Last Rites
(2012)
... Will Pope
- Drug Fiend
(2012)
... Will Pope
- Fool's Gold
(2012)
... Will Pope
2012
The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes
(TV Series)
J. Jonah Jameson
J. Jonah Jameson
- Along Came a Spider...
(2012)
... J. Jonah Jameson (voice, as JK Simmons)
2011
NTSF:SD:SUV
(TV Series)
Frank Forrest
Frank Forrest
- One Cabeza, Two Cabeza, Three Cabeza... Dead!
(2011)
... Frank Forrest
1994-2010
Law & Order
(TV Series)
Dr. Emil Skoda / Jerry Luppin
Dr. Emil Skoda / Jerry Luppin
- Rubber Room
(2010)
... Dr. Emil Skoda
- Brilliant Disguise
(2010)
... Dr. Emil Skoda
- Steel-Eyed Death
(2010)
... Dr. Emil Skoda
- The Dead Wives Club
(2004)
... Dr. Emil Skoda
- Caviar Emptor
(2004)
... Dr. Emil Skoda
2010
Ben 10: Ultimate Alien
(TV Series)
Magister Gilhil / Plumber
Magister Gilhil / Plumber
- Escape from Aggregor
(2010)
... Magister Gilhil / Plumber (voice)
2009-2010
Party Down
(TV Series)
Leonard Stiltskin
Leonard Stiltskin
- Precious Lights Pre-School Auction
(2010)
... Leonard Stiltskin
- Taylor Stiltskin Sweet Sixteen
(2009)
... Leonard Stiltskin
2010
The Life & Times of Tim
(TV Series)
O'Flaherty Sr.
O'Flaherty Sr.
- Personality Disorder/Stu Is Good at Something
(2010)
... O'Flaherty Sr. (voice)
2010
Batman: The Brave and the Bold
(TV Series)
Guardian / Evil Star
Guardian / Evil Star
- Revenge of the Reach!
(2010)
... Guardian / Evil Star (voice)
2009
The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack
(TV Series short)
Poseidon / Merman #2 / Pirate / ...
Poseidon / Merman #2 / Pirate / ...
- Low Tidings
(2009)
... Merman #2 / Pirate / Poseidon (voice)
- Down with the Ship
(2009)
... Captain / Crew Member #3 (voice)
- Over the Moon/100 Percensus
(2009)
... Poseidon (voice)
- Candy Cruise Blues
(2009)
... Poseidon (voice)
2008
Ben 10: Alien Force
(TV Series)
Magister Gilhil
Magister Gilhil
- Darkstar Rising
(2008)
... Magister Gilhil (voice)
2007
Kim Possible
(TV Series)
Martin Smarty / Additional voices
Martin Smarty / Additional voices
- The Mentor of Our Discontent
(2007)
... Martin Smarty / Additional voices (voice)
- Mathter and Fervent
(2007)
... Martin Smarty (voice)
- The Big Job
(2007)
... Martin Smarty (voice)
2004-2006
Justice League Unlimited
(TV Series)
General Wade Eiling / German Agent / Bystander / ...
General Wade Eiling / German Agent / Bystander / ...
- Patriot Act
(2006)
... General Wade Eiling / German Agent / Bystander (voice)
- Panic in the Sky
(2005)
... General Wade Eiling (voice, uncredited)
- Question Authority
(2005)
... General Wade Eiling / Mantis (voice)
- The Doomsday Sanction
(2005)
... General Wade Eiling (voice)
- Dark Heart
(2004)
... General Wade Eiling (voice)
2004
The D.A.
(TV Series)
Dep. Dist. Atty. Joe Carter
Dep. Dist. Atty. Joe Carter
- The People vs. Achmed Abbas
(2004)
... Dep. Dist. Atty. Joe Carter
- The People vs. Sergius Kovinsky
(2004)
... Dep. Dist. Atty. Joe Carter
1997-2003
Oz
(TV Series)
Vern Schillinger
Vern Schillinger
- Exeunt Omnes
(2003)
... Vern Schillinger
- Junkyard Dawgs
(2003)
... Vern Schillinger
- A Day in the Death...
(2003)
... Vern Schillinger
- 4giveness
(2003)
... Vern Schillinger
- A Failure to Communicate
(2003)
... Vern Schillinger
2000-2001
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
(TV Series)
Dr. Emil Skoda
Dr. Emil Skoda
- Folly
(2001)
... Dr. Emil Skoda
- Noncompliance
(2000)
... Dr. Emil Skoda
- Legacy
(2000)
... Dr. Emil Skoda
- Honor
(2000)
... Dr. Emil Skoda
- Wrong Is Right
(2000)
... Dr. Emil Skoda
2000
Beautiful Joe
(uncredited)
1999
Saturday Night Live
(TV Series)
Vern Schillinger
Vern Schillinger
- Jerry Seinfeld/David Bowie
(1999)
... Vern Schillinger (uncredited)
1998
Remember WENN
(TV Series)
Captain Amazon
Captain Amazon
- All's Noisy on the Pittsburgh Front
(1998)
... Captain Amazon
1996-1998
New York Undercover
(TV Series)
Dr. Emil Skoda / Sergeant Treadway
Dr. Emil Skoda / Sergeant Treadway
- Mob Street
(1998)
... Dr. Emil Skoda
- Unis
(1996)
... Sergeant Treadway
1996
Homicide: Life on the Street
(TV Series)
Colonel Alexander Rausch
Colonel Alexander Rausch
- For God and Country
(1996)
... Colonel Alexander Rausch
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Soundtrack (2 credits)
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Thanks (3 credits)
Thanks (3 credits)
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Self (96 credits)
Self (96 credits)
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Archive footage (12 credits)
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(4/92-1/95) Stage: Appeared (as "Benny Southstreet") in "Guys & Dolls" by Frank Loesser, Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows, on Broadway, at the Martin Beck Theatre, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. See more »Alternate Names:
JK Simmons | Jonathan SimmonsHeight:
5' 11" (1.8 m)
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