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J. K. Simmons STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1994
Performer

[Broadway]
1993
Brian

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1992
Benny Southstreet

[Broadway]
Return Engagement [Broadway], 1991
Captain Hook/Mr. Darling

Captain Hook

Mr. Darling

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1990
Edwin

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1987
Andy


J. K. Simmons Movies

The Scout
[ 1994 ] Assistant Coach
Pom Poko
[ 1994 ] Seizaemon
The Ref
[ 1994 ] Siskel
Extreme Measures
[ 1996 ] Dr. Mingus
The First Wives Club
[ 1996 ] Federal Marshal
Anastasia
[ 1997 ] Ensemble and Character Vocals
Crossing Fields
[ 1997 ] Guy
Love Walked In
[ 1997 ] Mr. Shulman
The Jackal
[ 1997 ] Witherspoon
Above Freezing
[ 1998 ] Hoyd
Celebrity
[ 1998 ] Souvenir Hawker
For Love of the Game
[ 1999 ] Frank Perry JK Simmons
The Cider House Rules
[ 1999 ] Ray Kendall
Hit and Runway
[ 1999 ] Ray Tilman
Autumn in New York
[ 2000 ] Dr. Tom Grandy
The Gift
[ 2000 ] Sheriff Pearl Johnson
The Mexican
[ 2001 ] Ted Slocum
Spider-Man
[ 2002 ] J. Jonah Jameson
Off the Map
[ 2003 ] George
Hidalgo
[ 2004 ] Buffalo Bill Cody
The Ladykillers
[ 2004 ] Garth Pancake
Spider-Man 2
[ 2004 ] J. Jonah Jameson
Harsh Times
[ 2005 ] Agent Richards
Thank You for Smoking
[ 2005 ] BR
The Astronaut Farmer
[ 2006 ] Jacobson
First Snow
[ 2006 ] Vacaro
Postal
[ 2007 ] Candidate Welles
Spider-Man 3
[ 2007 ] J. Jonah Jameson
Rendition
[ 2007 ] Lee Mayer
Juno
[ 2007 ] Mac MacGuff
Burn After Reading
[ 2008 ] CIA Superior JK Simmons
Up in the Air
[ 2009 ] Bob
Extract
[ 2009 ] Brian
The Vicious Kind
[ 2009 ] Donald Sinclaire
Red Sands
[ 2009 ] Lt. Col. Arson
Jennifer's Body
[ 2009 ] Mr. Wroblewski
I Love You, Man
[ 2009 ] Oswald Klaven
Post Grad
[ 2009 ] Roy Davies JK Simmons
The Way of War
[ 2009 ] Sergeant Mitchell
Aliens in the Attic
[ 2009 ] Skip
New in Town
[ 2009 ] Stu Kopenhafer
Crazy on the Outside
[ 2010 ] Ed
Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore
[ 2010 ] Gruff K-9
An Invisible Sign
[ 2010 ] Mr. Jones
A Beginner's Guide to Endings
[ 2010 ] Uncle Pal JK Simmons
Megamind
[ 2010 ] Warden
The Good Doctor
[ 2011 ] Detective Krauss
The Music Never Stopped
[ 2011 ] Henry Sawyer
Contraband
[ 2012 ] Captain Camp
The Words
[ 2012 ] Mr. Jansen
Adventure Planet
[ 2012 ] President of Capitol State
Jobs
[ 2013 ] Arthur Rock
Dark Skies
[ 2013 ] Edwin Pollard
3 Geezers!
[ 2013 ] J Kimball
Labor Day
[ 2013 ] Mr. Jervis
Men, Women & Children
[ 2014 ] Allison's Dad
Barefoot
[ 2014 ] Dr. Bertleman
The Rewrite
[ 2014 ] Dr. Hal Lerner
The Boxcar Children
[ 2014 ] Dr. Moore
Whiplash
[ 2014 ] Fletcher
Ava & Lala
[ 2014 ] General Tiger
Break Point
[ 2014 ] Jack
Murder of a Cat
[ 2014 ] Sheriff Frank Hoyle
Terminator Genisys
[ 2015 ] O Brien
April and the Extraordinary World
[ 2015 ] Rodrigue
Worlds Apart
[ 2015 ] Sebtian
The Meddler
[ 2015 ] Zipper
La La Land
[ 2016 ] Bill
The Late Bloomer
[ 2016 ] James Newmans
Punching Henry
[ 2016 ] Jay Warren
Kung Fu Panda 3
[ 2016 ] Kai
Rock Dog
[ 2016 ] Khampa
Zootopia
[ 2016 ] Mayor Lionheart
The Accountant
[ 2016 ] Ray King
Patriots Day
[ 2016 ] Sergeant Jeffrey Pugliese
The Snowman
[ 2017 ] Arve Støp
The Bachelors
[ 2017 ] Bill Palet
Justice League
[ 2017 ] Commissioner Gordon
All Nighter
[ 2017 ] Frank Gallo
American Renegades
[ 2017 ] Levin
Father Figures
[ 2017 ] Roland Hunt
I'm Not Here
[ 2017 ] Steve
The Front Runner
[ 2018 ] Bill Dixon
The Boxcar Children - Surprise Island
[ 2018 ] Dr. Moore
A Boy Called Sailboat
[ 2018 ] Ernest
21 Bridges
[ 2019 ] Captain McKenna
Spider-Man: Far from Home
[ 2019 ] J. Jonah Jameson
3 Days with Dad
[ 2019 ] Joey
Klaus
[ 2019 ] Klaus
Palm Springs
[ 2020 ] Roy
Ride the Eagle
[ 2021 ] Carl
Seal Team
[ 2021 ] Claggart
National Champions
[ 2021 ] Coach James Lazor
Zack Snyder's Justice League
[ 2021 ] Commissioner Gordon
Ghostbusters: Afterlife
[ 2021 ] Ivo Shandor
Spider-Man: No Way Home
[ 2021 ] J. Jonah Jameson
The Tomorrow War
[ 2021 ] James Forester
Being the Ricardos
[ 2021 ] William Frawley
Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers
[ 2022 ] Captain Putty
Glorious
[ 2022 ] Ghat
Little Brother
[ 2022 ] Warren Duffy
Marmaduke
[ 2022 ] Zeus
Red One
[ 2023 ] Santa Claus
One Day as a Lion
[ 2023 ] Walter Boggs

J. K. Simmons TV Shows

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Dr. Emil Skoda
Ultimate Spider-Man
J. Jonah Jameson
The Simpsons
Victor, Dr. Jessup, JJ Gruff
The Legend of Korra
Tenzin
The Closer
Will Pope
Pound Puppies
Mr. Withers, Lt. Rock
Party Down
Leonard Stiltskin
Oz
Vern Schillinger
No Activity
Leo
New York Undercover
Dr. Emil Skoda, Sergeant Treadway
Men at Work
P.J. Jordan
American Dad!
Gene, Dean of CIA Academy, Jed Farnsworth
Law & Order
Dr. Emil Skoda, Jerry Luppin
Justice League Unlimited
General Wade Eiling, German Agent, Bystander
Invincible
Nolan Grayson, Omni-Man
Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.
J. Jonah Jameson
Gravity Falls
Ford Pines
Generator Rex
White Knight, White knight, Cured Evo
Counterpart
Howard Silk
BoJack Horseman
Lenny Turtletaub, Preacher
Avengers Assemble
J. Jonah Jameson

J. K. Simmons Videos

J. K. Simmons News


MGM+ Orders EARTH ABIDES Series Adaptation Starring Alexander Ludwig


MGM+ has ordered a new sci-fi series EARTH ABIDES, a television adaptation of the legendary cult classic novel, featuring Alexander Ludwig in a leading role. Created by showrunner Todd Komarnicki (Sully), the series will star Alexander Ludwig (Vikings) as “Ish” and begin production in Vancouver on April 8.

Meet the Cast of AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!


The new Broadway production of Henrik Ibsen’s thunderous masterwork, AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, adapted by Tony Award Nominee Amy Herzog and directed by Tony Award Winner Sam Gold, begins previews tonight, Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Meet the cast of An Enemy of the People here!

AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, Starring Michael Imperioli, Jeremy Strong & Victoria Pedretti Sets Full Cast


The full cast has been revealed for An Enemy of the People on Broadway! Find out who is joining Jeremy Strong, Michael Imperioli, and Victoria Pedretti in the cast!

Meet the Cast of MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT, Beginning Previews Tonight!


The search for the grail continues, on Broadway this fall! Direct from a sold out run at the Kennedy Center, the Tony Award-winning Best Musical comedy Monty Python’s SPAMALOT returns to Broadway tonight! Meet the cast of SPAMALOT here!

Video: Watch Vanessa Williams, Justin Guarini & More in the TRIPPED UP Trailer


Aspiring chef Lizzy sets off with her three best friends in tow to compete in the prestigious Saucy Food Festival. What begins as a calculated career move quickly turns into a madcap misadventure full of food, fun and female bonding, where the girls learn that struggle can be the secret ingredient to success. Watch the video trailer now!

MY APOCALYPTIC THANKSGIVING to Be Released on VOD Next Week


MY APOCALYPTIC THANKSGIVING will be available to rent and own on global digital HD internet and satellite platforms on November 22, 2022, through Freestyle Digital Media.

Gabriels Announce Debut Album 'Angels & Queens'


Produced by GRAMMY Award-winning and fellow Compton-native producer Sounwave, who has worked with the likes of Kendrick Lamar, Chloe x Halle and Beyonce, Angels & Queens will be released in two installments, with Part I arriving via Elektra Records. Part I is available for preorder now, with the second installment set for arrival in March 2023.

Apocalyptic Romance POUGHKEEPSIE IS FOR LOVERS to be Released on VOD Tuesday


POUGHKEEPSIE IS FOR LOVERS will be available to rent and own on global digital HD internet, and satellite platforms on September 6, 2022 through Freestyle Digital Media.

ADVENTURES IN VEGAS Opens Next Month at AMT Theater


Adventures in Vegas, a wildly fun true life musical escapade featuring Andrea Bell Wolff*with special guest star Elliott Litherland*opens at AMT Theater (354 W.45th Street) on July 30th and runs Saturdays and Wednesdays through August 24th.

VIDEO: Disney+ Shares CHIP 'N DALE: RESCUE RANGERS Trailer


“Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers” stars John Mulaney (“Saturday Night Live”) as Chip, Andy Samberg (“Palm Springs”) as Dale, and KiKi Layne (“If Beale Street Could Talk”). Also joining the cast are Will Arnett (“Arrested Development”), Flula Borg (“Pitch Perfect 2”), Dennis Haysbert (“24”), Keegan-Michael Key (“Schmigadoon!”), and more.

Jason Stuart Wins Best Actor in a Comedy Series at the Indie Series Awards


JASON STUART has won Best Actor In A Comedy for the Amazon series Smothered at the Indie Series Awards last night. He thanked his co creator Mitch Hara who he co starred, co wrote and co produced the Comedy Series with. The short form series was directed by Terri Hanauer for season 1 and Carlyle King for season 2 which will be out in the fall.

South Carolina Pep Band Serenades Women's Basketball Champions With Broadway Fight Song


Shortly after the final seconds of the University of South Carolina Lady Gamec*cks championship win ticked off the clock and the women launched into celebration, Dr. Quintus Wrighten and his beloved Carolina Basketball Band (the Gamec*cks’ pep band), unbeknownst to them, had their own “One Shining Moment” coming their way.    

Photos: First Look at Sissy Spacek & J.K. Simmons in Prime Video's NIGHT SKY Series


Spanning space and time, Night Sky follows Irene (Sissy Spacek) and Franklin York (J.K. Simmons), a couple who, years ago, discovered a chamber buried in their backyard which inexplicably leads to a strange, deserted planet. Check out the first look photos now!

The Oscars Score 16.6 Million Total Viewers


The 94th Oscars on ABC attracted an average audience of 16.6 million Total Viewers and delivered a 3.8/28 among Adults 18-49. Hosted by Wanda Sykes, Regina Hall, and Amy Schumer, the 94th Oscars were held on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood and were televised live on ABC. Check out the full list of winners!

Find Out Who Won at the 94th Academy Awards - All the Winners!


Hosted by Wanda Sykes, Regina Hall, and Amy Schumer, the 94th Oscars featured appearances by Liza Minnelli, Halle Bailey, Stephanie Beatriz, H.E.R., Anthony Hopkins, Samuel L. Jackson, Lily James, Lady Gaga, John Leguizamo, Uma Thurman, John Travolta, Rachel Zegler, and more.

Rachel Zegler, Jake Gyllenhaal & More to Present at the Oscars


Previously announced Oscars presenters include Halle Bailey, Stephanie Beatriz, Ruth E. Carter, Sean “Diddy” Combs, Kevin Costner, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jennifer Garner, H.E.R., Tiffany Haddish, Woody Harrelson, Tony Hawk, Anthony Hopkins, Samuel L. Jackson, Lily James, Daniel Kaluuya, Zoë Kravitz, Mila Kunis, Lady Gaga, John Leguizamo, and more.

Meet the Cast of MACBETH


Macbeth begins performances tonight, March 29, 2022, at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street) and opens on Thursday, April 28, 2022. Learn more about the cast bringing this show back to the stage!

Ariana DeBose, WEST SIDE STORY, and More Take Home Critics Choice Awards; Full List of Winners!


Ariana DeBose took home the award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the recent film adaptation of West Side Story. The film also won in the Best Film Editing category.

VIDEO: Disney+ Unveils CHIP 'N DALE: RESCUE RANGERS Trailer


The film stars John Mulaney as Chip, Andy Samberg as Dale, KiKi Layne, Will Arnett, Eric Bana, Flula Borg, Dennis Haysbert, Keegan-Michael Key, Tress MacNeille, Tim Robinson, Seth Rogen, J.K. Simmons, and Chris Parnell. The hybrid live-action/CG animated action-comedy catches up with the former Disney stars in modern-day Los Angeles.

J. K. Simmons FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has J. K. Simmons been in?

J. K. Simmons has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has J. K. Simmons been in?

J. K. Simmons has not appeared in the West End.

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