Actor
J.K. Simmons
- Born: 9 January 1955, Grosse Pointe, Michigan, USA
- Estimated net worth: $20 million
J.K. Simmons is an acclaimed American actor known for his versatility across various genres. He gained recognition for roles in films such as 'Whiplash' and 'Spider-Man.' With a distinctive voice and commanding presence, Simmons has earned multiple awards…
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About J.K. Simmons
J.K. Simmons is an acclaimed American actor known for his versatility across various genres. He gained recognition for roles in films such as 'Whiplash' and 'Spider-Man.' With a distinctive voice and commanding presence, Simmons has earned multiple awards, including an Academy Award, and is celebrated for his performances in both dramatic and comedic roles.
- Born
- 9 January 1955, Grosse Pointe, Michigan, USA
- Height
- 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
- Spouses
- Michelle Schumacher (1996-present)
- Children
- 2, Alexander Simmons, Olivia Simmons
- Parents
- Donald Simmons, Mary Simmons
- Estimated net worth
- $20 million
Fun facts about J.K. Simmons
- J.K. Simmons is an accomplished voice actor, known for his role as J. Jonah Jameson in the 'Spider-Man' series and as the voice of the yellow M&M.
- Before his film career, Simmons was a member of the 'Maine State Music Theatre' and performed in various stage productions.
Famous J.K. Simmons quotes
“There are no two words in the English language more harmful than good job.”
“You could have done it in a different way, but you didn't.”
“I’m not a bad guy. I’m just a guy who’s trying to make a living.”
J.K. Simmons filmography
Cast (255)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 109 Billion Followers Movie | Reaper | |
| 2026 | Heart of the Beast Movie | Watkins | 7.4 |
| 2026 | Purgatory Movie | Father Malone | |
| 2026 | The Brink of War Movie | George Shultz | 7.1 |
| 2026 | The Westies TV | Eamon Sweeney | 7.4 |
| 2025 | Little Brother Movie | Warren Duffy | 5.9 |
| 2025 | The Accountant² Movie | Ray King | 7.1 |
| 2025 | The Fish Thief: A Great Lakes Mystery Movie | Narrator | 6.4 |
| 2024 | Red One Movie | Nick | 6.9 |
| 2024 | Juror #2 Movie | Harold | 6.9 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Saturday Night Movie | Milton Berle | 6.7 |
| 2024 | The Union Movie | Tom Brennan | 6.0 |
| 2024 | Spaceman Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2024 | Ren & Stimpy TV | Lint (voice) | 9.0 |
| 2024 | You Can't Run Forever Movie | Wade | 5.5 |
| 2023 | The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart Movie | Ben (voice) | 7.3 |
| 2023 | Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Movie | J. Jonah Jameson (voice) | 8.4 |
| 2023 | Rally Road Racers Movie | Gnash (voice) | 6.4 |
| 2023 | One Day as a Lion Movie | Walter Boggs | 5.8 |
| 2022 | Rivals: Ohio State vs. Michigan Movie | Narrator | |
| 2022 | Prophets of Change Movie | Narrator | |
| 2022 | Hopper: An American Love Story Movie | Edward Hopper (voice) | 7.2 |
| 2022 | Glorious Movie | Ghat (voice) | 5.9 |
| 2022 | Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers Movie | Captain Putty (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2022 | Night Sky TV | Franklin York | 6.9 |
| 2022 | Spider-Man: All Roads Lead to No Way Home Movie | Self | 6.8 |
| 2022 | Marmaduke Movie | Zeus (voice) | 5.1 |
| 2021 | Spider-Man: No Way Home Movie | J. Jonah Jameson | 7.9 |
| 2021 | Being the Ricardos Movie | William Frawley | 6.5 |
| 2021 | National Champions Movie | Coach James Lazor | 6.4 |
| 2021 | Ghostbusters: Afterlife Movie | Ivo Shandor | 7.3 |
| 2021 | Last Meals TV | Self | 6.3 |
| 2021 | Seal Team Movie | Claggart (voice) | 6.9 |
| 2021 | Venom: Let There Be Carnage Movie | J. Jonah Jameson (uncredited) | 6.7 |
| 2021 | The Tomorrow War Movie | James Forester | 7.5 |
| 2021 | Ride the Eagle Movie | Carl | 6.2 |
| 2021 | INVINCIBLE TV | Nolan Grayson / Omni-Man (voice) | 8.6 |
| 2021 | Rushing or Dragging Movie | Terrence Fletcher (Archive Audio) | 7.5 |
| 2021 | Zack Snyder's Justice League Movie | Commissioner Gordon | 8.1 |
| 2021 | The Great North TV | Tusk Johnson (voice) | 6.9 |
| 2020 | The Stand TV | General Starkey | 6.8 |
| 2020 | Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens Movie | Orville | |
| 2020 | Charlie Russell's Old West Movie | Narrator | |
| 2020 | Die Hart TV | Jackson Pepper | 6.1 |
| 2020 | Palm Springs Movie | Roy | 7.3 |
| 2020 | Home Movie: The Princess Bride TV | The Grandfather | 7.7 |
| 2020 | Coronavirus, Explained TV | Self - Narrator | 7.0 |
| 2020 | Defending Jacob TV | Billy Barber | 8.2 |
| 2019 | Klaus Movie | Klaus (voice) | 8.2 |
| 2019 | 21 Bridges Movie | Captain Matt McKenna | 6.8 |
| 2019 | The Daily Bugle TV | J. Jonah Jameson | 6.0 |
| 2019 | 3 Days with Dad Movie | Joey | 4.9 |
| 2019 | The Kelly Clarkson Show TV | Self | 6.2 |
| 2019 | Spider-Man: Far From Home Movie | J. Jonah Jameson | 7.4 |
| 2019 | Fanboy Movie | J.K. / Frank Perry | |
| 2018 | Drug$ Movie | Narrator | 9.2 |
| 2018 | The Front Runner Movie | Bill Dixon | 5.9 |
| 2018 | Detroit: Comeback City Movie | Himself - Narrator | 8.0 |
| 2018 | A Boy Called Sailboat Movie | Ernest | 6.6 |
| 2018 | Explained TV | Narrator (voice) | 7.4 |
| 2018 | The Boxcar Children: Surprise Island Movie | Dr. Moore (voice) | 6.2 |
| 2017 | Father Figures Movie | Ronald Hunt | 5.8 |
| 2017 | Counterpart TV | Howard Silk | 7.5 |
| 2017 | I'm Not Here Movie | Steve | 5.8 |
| 2017 | Justice League Movie | Commissioner Gordon | 6.1 |
| 2017 | Robert Kirkman's Secret History of Comics TV | Self | 7.4 |
| 2017 | No Activity TV | Leo | 6.6 |
| 2017 | The Bachelors Movie | Bill Palet | 7.0 |
| 2017 | The Snowman Movie | Arve Støp | 5.2 |
| 2017 | Renegades Movie | Levin | 5.6 |
| 2017 | The Black Ghiandola Movie | Ralph Aceto | 6.5 |
| 2017 | Brockmire TV | Matt "The Bat" Hardesty | 6.8 |
| 2017 | All Nighter Movie | Mr. Gallo | 5.7 |
| 2017 | Punching Henry Movie | Jay Warren | 5.9 |
| 2016 | Patriots Day Movie | Sgt. Jeffrey Pugliese | 7.1 |
| 2016 | La La Land Movie | Bill | 7.9 |
| 2016 | Goliath TV | George Zax | 7.6 |
| 2016 | The Accountant Movie | Ray King | 7.1 |
| 2016 | The Late Bloomer Movie | James Newmans | 5.4 |
| 2016 | Rock Dog Movie | Khampa (voice) | 6.3 |
| 2016 | The Meddler Movie | Randall Zipper | 6.0 |
| 2016 | Zootopia Movie | Mayor Lionheart (voice) | 7.8 |
| 2016 | Gravity Falls: Between the Pines Movie | Ford Pines (Voice) | 7.9 |
| 2016 | Kung Fu Panda 3 Movie | Kai (voice) | 6.9 |
| 2015 | Worlds Apart Movie | Sebastian | 6.5 |
| 2015 | The Late Show with Stephen Colbert TV | Self - Guest | 6.1 |
| 2015 | Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter TV | Self | 6.2 |
| 2015 | Terminator Genisys Movie | O'Brien | 6.0 |
| 2015 | Major Lazer TV | President Whitewall (voice) | 6.8 |
| 2015 | What Lives Inside TV | Benjamin 'Pops' Delaney | 7.4 |
| 2014 | Variety Studio: Actors on Actors TV | Self | 4.2 |
| 2014 | Men, Women & Children Movie | Allison's Dad | 6.5 |
| 2014 | Whiplash Movie | Fletcher | 8.4 |
| 2014 | Ava & Lala Movie | General Tiger (voice) | 8.0 |
| 2014 | BoJack Horseman TV | Lenny Turtletaub (voice) | 8.5 |
| 2014 | Wild Hawaii TV | Narrator (voice) | 7.3 |
| 2014 | The Boxcar Children Movie | Dr. Moore (voice) | 7.5 |
| 2014 | The Rewrite Movie | Hal Lerner | 6.0 |
| 2014 | Last Week Tonight with John Oliver TV | (voice) | 7.8 |
| 2014 | Murder of a Cat Movie | Sheriff Frank Hoyle | 5.0 |
| 2014 | Break Point Movie | Jack | 5.8 |
| 2014 | Late Night with Seth Meyers TV | Self - Guest | 5.1 |
| 2014 | Growing Up Fisher TV | Mel Fisher | 6.4 |
| 2014 | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon TV | Self - Guest | 5.8 |
| 2014 | Barefoot Movie | Dr. Bertleman | 6.7 |
| 2013 | Labor Day Movie | Mr. Jervis | 7.1 |
| 2013 | LEGO MARVEL Super Heroes: Maximum Overload TV | J. Jonah Jameson (voice) | 6.4 |
| 2013 | Brooklyn Nine-Nine TV | Frank Dillman | 8.2 |
| 2013 | Jobs Movie | Arthur Rock | 6.1 |
| 2013 | 3 Geezers! Movie | J. Kimball | 3.9 |
| 2013 | The Magic Bracelet Movie | The Shaman | 5.0 |
| 2013 | Family Tools TV | Tony Shea | 4.9 |
| 2013 | The Heeler Movie | Roscoe | 5.0 |
| 2013 | Dark Skies Movie | Edwin Pollard | 6.4 |
| 2013 | Whiplash Movie | Fletcher | 7.8 |
| 2012 | The Words Movie | Mr. Jansen | 6.7 |
| 2012 | Gravity Falls TV | Stanford Pines (voice) | 8.6 |
| 2012 | Men at Work TV | P.J. Jordan | 6.6 |
| 2012 | The Legend of Korra TV | Tenzin (voice) | 8.2 |
| 2012 | The Legend of Korra TV | Mushi (voice) | 8.2 |
| 2012 | Best Friends Forever TV | Don | 3.2 |
| 2012 | Marvel's Ultimate Spider-Man TV | J. Jonah Jameson (voice) | 7.7 |
| 2012 | Contraband Movie | Captain Camp | 6.3 |
| 2011 | Ben 10 / Generator Rex: Heroes United Movie | White Knight (voice) | 7.5 |
| 2011 | Young Adult Movie | Mavis' Publisher (voice) (uncredited) | 5.8 |
| 2011 | NTSF:SD:SUV:: TV | Frank Forrest | 6.8 |
| 2011 | Blackstone Movie | Detective Burke | 7.0 |
| 2011 | The Good Doctor Movie | Detective Krauss | 6.2 |
| 2011 | The Music Never Stopped Movie | Henry Sawyer | 7.2 |
| 2011 | Desert Car Kings TV | Himself - Narrator | |
| 2010 | True Grit Movie | J. Noble Daggett (voice) (uncredited) | 7.3 |
| 2010 | Megamind Movie | Warden (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2010 | 4192: The Crowning of the Hit King Movie | Narrator (voice) | 6.3 |
| 2010 | The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes TV | J. Jonah Jameson (voice) | 8.2 |
| 2010 | The Talk TV | Self - Guest | 3.0 |
| 2010 | Pound Puppies TV | Mr. Withers (voice) | 5.3 |
| 2010 | Pound Puppies TV | Lt. Rock (voice) | 5.3 |
| 2010 | An Invisible Sign Movie | Mr. Jones | 5.2 |
| 2010 | Raising Hope TV | Bruce Chance | 7.5 |
| 2010 | A Beginner's Guide to Endings Movie | Uncle Pal | 6.0 |
| 2010 | Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore Movie | Gruff K-9 (voice) | 5.2 |
| 2010 | Ben 10: Ultimate Alien TV | Magister Gilhil / Plumber (voice) | 8.2 |
| 2010 | Crazy on the Outside Movie | Ed | 5.3 |
| 2009 | Extract: Mike Judge's Secret Recipe Movie | Self | 3.0 |
| 2009 | The Vicious Kind Movie | Donald Sinclaire | 6.2 |
| 2009 | Up in the Air Movie | Bob | 6.9 |
| 2009 | Jennifer's Body Movie | Mr. Wroblewski | 6.0 |
| 2009 | Archer TV | Detective (voice) | 7.9 |
| 2009 | Extract Movie | Brian | 5.9 |
| 2009 | Post Grad Movie | Roy Davies | 5.0 |
| 2009 | Aliens in the Attic Movie | Skip (voice) | 5.7 |
| 2009 | Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen TV | Self - Guest | 4.9 |
| 2009 | The Way of War Movie | Sergeant Mitchell | 3.6 |
| 2009 | Parks and Recreation TV | Mayor Stice | 8.0 |
| 2009 | Party Down TV | Leonard Stiltskin | 7.5 |
| 2009 | I Love You, Man Movie | Oswald Klaven | 6.6 |
| 2009 | Red Sands Movie | Lt. Col. Arson | 4.3 |
| 2009 | New in Town Movie | Stu Kopenhafer | 5.8 |
| 2008 | Batman: The Brave and the Bold TV | Guardian (voice) | 7.6 |
| 2008 | Burn After Reading Movie | CIA Superior | 6.7 |
| 2008 | Ben 10: Alien Force TV | Magister Gilhil (voice) | 8.3 |
| 2008 | Walt Whitman Movie | Narrator (voice) | 5.0 |
| 2007 | Juno Movie | Mac MacGuff | 7.1 |
| 2007 | Postal Movie | Candidate Welles | 4.7 |
| 2007 | Rendition Movie | Lee Mayer | 6.4 |
| 2007 | Phineas and Ferb TV | J.B. (voice) | 7.9 |
| 2007 | Phineas and Ferb TV | Napoleon (voice) | 7.9 |
| 2007 | Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee Movie | James McLaughlin | 6.5 |
| 2007 | Spider-Man 3 Movie | J. Jonah Jameson | 6.5 |
| 2007 | On the Set: Spider-Man 3 Movie | Self | |
| 2007 | The Astronaut Farmer Movie | Jacobson | 6.3 |
| 2006 | First Snow Movie | Vacaro | 6.1 |
| 2005 | Harsh Times Movie | Agent Richards | 6.4 |
| 2005 | Thank You for Smoking Movie | BR | 7.2 |
| 2005 | The Closer TV | Will Pope | 7.8 |
| 2005 | American Dad! TV | Dean of CIA Academy (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2005 | American Dad! TV | Gene (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2005 | American Dad! TV | Judge (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2005 | American Dad! TV | Jed Farnsworth (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2005 | Numb3rs TV | Dr. Clarence Weaver | 7.0 |
| 2004 | 3: The Dale Earnhardt Story Movie | Ralph Earnhardt | 7.6 |
| 2004 | Spider-Man 2: Making the Amazing Movie | Self | 6.7 |
| 2004 | Broadway's Lost Treasures II Movie | Benny Southstreet (segment "Guys & Dolls") | 8.2 |
| 2004 | Veronica Mars TV | Clyde Pickett | 7.8 |
| 2004 | Jack & Bobby TV | Unknown character | 7.3 |
| 2004 | Justice League Unlimited TV | General Eiling (voice) | 8.3 |
| 2004 | Justice League Unlimited TV | Eiling (voice) | 8.3 |
| 2004 | Spider-Man 2 Movie | J. Jonah Jameson | 7.3 |
| 2004 | The Jury TV | Unknown character | 9.0 |
| 2004 | The Ladykillers Movie | Garth Pancake | 6.1 |
| 2004 | The D.A. TV | Dep. Dist. Atty. Joe Carter | |
| 2004 | Hidalgo Movie | Buffalo Bill Cody | 6.9 |
| 2003 | Arrested Development TV | General Anderson | 7.9 |
| 2003 | Path to War Movie | CIA Briefer | 6.7 |
| 2003 | Off the Map Movie | George | 6.4 |
| 2003 | Nip/Tuck TV | Ike Connors | 7.2 |
| 2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! TV | Self | 5.3 |
| 2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! TV | Self - Guest | 5.3 |
| 2003 | Disposal Movie | Older Hunter | 8.0 |
| 2002 | Without a Trace TV | Mark Wilson | 7.2 |
| 2002 | John Doe TV | Lucas Doya | 7.2 |
| 2002 | Everwood TV | Phil Drebbles | 7.6 |
| 2002 | Kim Possible TV | Martin Smarty (voice) | 7.5 |
| 2002 | Spider-Man Movie | J. Jonah Jameson | 7.4 |
| 2001 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent TV | Emil Skoda | 7.6 |
| 2001 | The Mexican Movie | Ted | 6.0 |
| 2001 | Starwater Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2000 | The Gift Movie | Sheriff Pearl Johnson | 6.5 |
| 2000 | Autumn in New York Movie | Dr. Tom Grandy | 6.1 |
| 1999 | The Cider House Rules Movie | Ray Kendall | 7.1 |
| 1999 | Third Watch TV | Frank Hagedorn | 7.9 |
| 1999 | The West Wing TV | Harry Ravitch | 8.3 |
| 1999 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit TV | Dr. Emil Skoda | 8.0 |
| 1999 | I Lost My M in Vegas Movie | Yellow (voice) | |
| 1999 | For Love of the Game Movie | Frank Perry | 6.4 |
| 1999 | Hit and Runway Movie | Ray Tilman | 4.7 |
| 1998 | Crossing Fields Movie | Guy | 7.0 |
| 1998 | Above Freezing Movie | Hoyd | 7.5 |
| 1998 | Celebrity Movie | Souvenir Hawker | 6.0 |
| 1997 | Face Down Movie | Herb Aames | 5.8 |
| 1997 | The Jackal Movie | FBI Agent T. I. Witherspoon | 6.4 |
| 1997 | Oz TV | Vernon Schillinger | 8.0 |
| 1997 | Love Walked In Movie | Mr. Shulman | 5.0 |
| 1996 | Extreme Measures Movie | Dr. Mingus | 6.0 |
| 1996 | The First Wives Club Movie | Federal Marshall | 6.7 |
| 1996 | Spin City TV | Kevin | 7.0 |
| 1996 | The Daily Show TV | Self - Guest | 6.4 |
| 1996 | Swift Justice TV | Mel Turman | 7.0 |
| 1996 | Remember WENN TV | 'Captain Amazon' | 7.8 |
| 1995 | New York News TV | Unknown character | 7.0 |
| 1994 | The Scout Movie | Assistant Coach | 5.2 |
| 1994 | ER TV | Gus Loomer | 7.8 |
| 1994 | New York Undercover TV | Unknown character | 7.3 |
| 1994 | The Ref Movie | Siskel | 6.6 |
| 1993 | The Adventures of Pete & Pete TV | Unknown character | 7.7 |
| 1993 | Homicide: Life on the Street TV | Alexander Rausch | 8.1 |
| 1992 | Guys and Dolls: Off the Record Movie | Himself / Benny Southstreet | 8.5 |
| 1990 | Law & Order TV | Jerry Luppin | 7.3 |
| 1990 | Law & Order TV | Emil Skoda | 7.3 |
| 1989 | The Simpsons TV | Dr. Jessup (voice) | 8.0 |
| 1989 | The Simpsons TV | JJ Gruff (voice) | 8.0 |
| 1989 | The Simpsons TV | J. Jonah Jameson (voice) | 8.0 |
| 1989 | The Simpsons TV | Tabloid Editor (voice) | 8.0 |
| 1989 | The Simpsons TV | Victor Kleskow (voice) | 8.0 |
| 1986 | Popeye Doyle Movie | Patrolman in Park | 4.4 |
| 1986 | American Masters TV | Edward Hopper | 7.0 |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live TV | Self - Host | 6.9 |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live TV | Vern Schillinger (uncredited) | 6.9 |
| 1953 | The Oscars TV | Self | 7.1 |
| TBA | Embassy TV | Ambassador Elliot Ashford | |
| TBA | Monkey Quest Movie | Vex (voice) | |
| TBA | The Prince Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Beat the Reaper TV | Dr. Friendly | |
| TBA | The Thing That Hurts Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Behind the Zirkonians Movie | Skip (voice) |
Latest releases
- Heart of the Beast2026 / TMDB 7.4
- Purgatory2026
- The Brink of War2026 / TMDB 7.1
- Little Brother2025 / TMDB 5.9
- The Accountant²2025 / TMDB 7.1
- The Fish Thief: A Great Lakes Mystery2025 / TMDB 6.4
Questions about J.K. Simmons
What are some of J.K. Simmons' most famous roles?
J.K. Simmons is well-known for his roles in 'Whiplash,' 'Spider-Man,' and 'The Accountant.' He has showcased his talent in both drama and comedy throughout his career.
Has J.K. Simmons won any major awards?
Yes, J.K. Simmons won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in 'Whiplash' in 2015, along with several other accolades throughout his career.
What was J.K. Simmons' first film?
J.K. Simmons made his film debut in 'The Last Place on Earth' (1985), where he began to establish himself as a talented actor in the industry.
What are some of J.K. Simmons' highest-grossing films?
Some of J.K. Simmons' highest-grossing films include 'Spider-Man' (2002), 'Spider-Man 2' (2004), and 'Zootopia' (2016), showcasing his broad appeal across different audiences.
What is J.K. Simmons' estimated net worth?
As of 2023, J.K. Simmons' estimated net worth is around $20 million, reflecting his successful career in film, television, and voice acting.
What voice roles has J.K. Simmons performed?
J.K. Simmons has lent his voice to several characters, including J. Jonah Jameson in the 'Spider-Man' animated series and the yellow M&M in commercials, showcasing his vocal talent.
How many children does J.K. Simmons have?
J.K. Simmons has two children, Alexander and Olivia Simmons, with his wife Michelle Schumacher.
What is a defining characteristic of J.K. Simmons' acting style?
J.K. Simmons is known for his powerful presence and distinctive voice, often portraying authoritative characters that leave a lasting impact on audiences.