(Acorn TV, Jan. 15), HIGH MAINTENANCE The comedy that gets the pretensions and anxieties of certain precincts of 21st-century Brooklyn just right opens its second season on HBO with a typically clever episode. J.K. Simmons's knees ended his football career. As a teenager growing up in Ohio, Simmons played football for several years. But his knees became a problem, so he switched high school cliques. I went from being a jock to a hippie, he told The Guardian. It was a very clear-cut decision. I had to be one or the other. And then, its also about the script and the story, and whether I think its smart and well-written, and worth people plopping down their money and spending time in the theater to watch. October 16, 2014. Actor J.K. Simmons Endorses Strohmaier for Congress Reminds me of Bryan Cranston in that way. Night Sky Season 1 premieres all eight episodes Friday, May 20 on Amazon Prime Video. Like too many streaming TV shows that come across as stretched-out movies, Night Sky trickles out its premise over a full, frustrating season. Toni doesnt have many friends, and when she secretly invites a boy over, her mother flips out. Byron (Adam Bartley), the Yorks new neighbor, is also appropriately eager, but it takes way too long for him to become part of the main plot. He captioned the work-out shot: 'Every time we train together I forget he's 61 years old. 3' Teaser. Hes a great and understated comedian. But theyre still hung out to dry here. Always remember-able. Toni desperately wants the same answers we do, but as a teenager, shes forced to trot along behind her mom, waiting and hoping for an explanation that may never come. J.K. Simmons On How Commissioner Gordon's Role Will Change It turned out pretty well, after all. Season 6 jumps ahead to 1987, two years before the fall of the Berlin Wall and four before the end of the Soviet Union. Often plays leaders and authority figures. He is in Interface at the Office of Interchange exchanging unknowable codes. It follows reports that J.K is currently in talks to reprise his role as Commissioner James Gordon in the upcoming Batgirl film. Agreed! At what point did you realize that you might have a career-long relationship with Jason Reitman? Sounds more like the stuff of a Stalinist people's republic. But I have no illusions about being a movie star. There are only so many minor details you can appreciate until you need something major to actually happen, and the main couples development languishes in the long hours ahead. JK Simmons interview: Being demanding to the point of Elliot Page, Michael Cera and More. JK Simmons called portraying J Jonah Jameson one of the highlights of his career. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. He is happy with is roles and really does have an impressive body of work. (HBO, Jan. 19), PLANET EARTH: BLUE PLANET II The further underwater adventures of David Attenborough, the manager of natures Instagram account. To be able to do the short and then do the feature a year later, and then to be sitting here in whatever fancy hotel this is talking about it has been a pretty cool journey. Clearly a professional in actionunlike some people. Yes. Interviews with leading film and TV creators about their process and craft. Thomas Markle built the sets for Duchess of Sussex's school musicals, new interview DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Oath that underpins our democratic system. (Watching the two argue furiously, obscenely and silently in front of the uncomprehending nondeaf never gets old.) margin-left: 0; J. K. Simmons - Wikipedia Simmons told Business Insider in 2016 that his role as Vern, the neo-Nazi leader, pushed In a phone call from Los Angeles, where he lives with his wife, the filmmaker Michelle Schumacher (Im Not Here), and their two teenagers, Mr. Simmons, 63, talked ', Impressive:The actor, 67, found himself going viral after photos of his shredded physique were shared to Instagram by his personal trainer, Eye-popping:'I have to get my a**s to the gym and be a believable hard-a**s. I've gone back and forth with fine-tuning the kind of conditioning I'm doing'. IMDB lists him at 511. The more you work, the more difficult that gets. OZ is an all time favourite show of mine, Do you remember when he and Beecher did the musical number, I laughed so much. Happy where he is. J.K JK Simmions is getting Oscar buzz for his role in Whiplash and I think the reason why Miles keeps saying he has never heard of him or only saw him in insurance commericals is because he seems jealous of JKs success. So, here we are, several films later, and he has just continued to mature and evolve while also staying true to who he is. Fluent in German. I'm not a fan of any genre but am a fan of movies that are intelligent and/or funny. ", A photo posted by Aaron Williamson (@aaronvwilliamson)Apr 30, 2016 at 10:15am PDT. Revellers pile into boozers as they celebrate the extra day off with a big Sunday night J.K. Simmons Explains How He Looks in His Workout Photos, Batgirl Movie: J. K. Simmons Returns as Commissioner Gordon The Hollywood Reporter, Do not sell or share my personal information. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. One of these men is a jerk and the other isnt. Ever since seeing him in Oz, where I loved to hate his guts. He DGAF. Thats the kind of person thats worth sticking with. -Mac MacGuff. Love that guy! Simmons is an American actor. Bum Budum Bum Bum Bum Bum. Its as if the Simmons of Growing Up Fisher met the Simmons of Oz. Eventually, of course, the two men have to impersonate each other, at which point its Simmons squared, which is pretty hard to beat. Spacek could give a masterclass in movement. Pablos spoke to Animation Magazine about the films unique look and its use of 2D animation. The 63-year-old actor quit as the understudy for the role of the Colonel in J. K. Simmons is coming back to the Bat-beat. Succession Director on Filming That Surprise Cameo and Tying Up Her Kendall Trilogy, Harriet: The Real-Life Inspirations Behind the Characters, Fred Rogers Productions Promotes Ellen Doherty to Chief Creative Officer, Aubrey Plaza Returning as Film Independent Spirit Awards Host, Wes Anderson Directing Star Wars? Even on that first film, he had really cut his teeth in short films, and hed made some brilliant short films, over the few years before Thank You For Smoking. They need to bring back those Mayhem commercials, they were so funny. } Call for millions to take part in 'Homage of the People' to King Charles at the coronation sparks backlash NANA AKUA: Why I'm thrilled by the invitation to pledge my 'true allegiance' to King Charles III, MICK HUME: An oath of allegiance to the King? JK Simmons daughter, Olivia Simmons, is the eldest child and is an Actress who has acted in movies like The Floor. J.K. Simmons has confessed he decided to hit the gym after being unable to believe his character when watching himself back on HBO's prison drama Oz. We interview The Front Runner star J.K. Simmons about what drew him to the project, playing his character, and working with director Jason Reitman. Based on a series of shorts shown at last years Sundance Film Festival, its directed by Andrew Ahn (Spa Night) and also features Zach Gilford, Keiko Agena and Cheryl Hines. Cool. He looks so sexy in that suit. Hes appearing in Jon Stewarts film Irresistible in 2020. Franklin (J.K. Simmons) and Irene York (Sissy Spacek) are an aging couple living just outside the (fictional) small town of Farnsworth, IL. Ive got a wife and kids, so I enjoy spending time at home. Swoon. Some of the most popular drinks can be awful for your health - with the sweetest ones doing the Bank Holiday Funday! Im surprised to see Miles towering over JK. Theres a lot to look forward to, or at least be curious about, on television and streaming this winter. Meat is crucial for human health, scientists say as they call for end to the 'zealotry' pushing vegetarian STEPHEN POLLARD: It's often the self-proclaimed anti-racists who are the foulest of the lot. JK is an all around TALENT. SIMMONS: Its exciting when I read something that I just automatically identify with, that somebody has thought to send me and say, You would be good in this part, and I thoroughly understand and relate to that character. Lets see where this kd Lang looking kid (except kd is much more butch) will be in 20 years my guess is that he wont have a career by then. The Front Runner is now playing nationwide. By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider Since youve been in pretty much all of his movies, in some form, at what point did you realize that you had essentially become his muse? (Starz, Jan. 21), 2 DOPE QUEENS Phoebe Robinson and Jessica Williamss popular live podcast gets a four-episode TV run, directed by Tig Notaro and filmed at the Kings Theater in Brooklyn. I first saw him in OZ and he was scary as f-ck. IMDb Not interested in being the second coming of Ryan Gosling. With such an interesting array of characters that youve played, what is it that gets you excited about a project? J.K (PBS, Feb. 19), THE AMERICANS Its the end game for the Soviet spies Elizabeth and Philip Jennings 10 final episodes before we know their fate. I just did a TV show this past year where I was number one on the call sheet [Growing Up Fisher], and I was working 60 hours a week. He stands there, Jonathan Kimble Simmons. Irene and Franklin settle in, gaze out through the floor-to-ceiling window, and enjoy their 856th trip to, well, wherever they are. Angela Simmons firmly advocates for the classic adage, The youth are the future. She doubled down on that belief by announcing her 6-year-old son as a CEO. Im not even bothering to learn the other kids name. Same for me. After that first hour which, with acute empathy, weighs a partners final needs against the needs of each individual you may be holding back tears. The innovative yet mysterious Mr. Klaus is played by J.K. Simmons. Yep, MTs got that kind of face that you just want to slap. I watch Legend of Korra so it is nice to know more about the voice-actors. Send Miles down the chute with Veruca Salt. IMO. The premise is explored in reasonably plausible ways, but the real incentive to watch is J. K. Simmons, who plays two roles: a gentle paper pusher in one world and a cynical tough guy in the other. Oz was a favorite of mine and for a few years, every time JK Simmons was on screen, I was Oh, Schillingers in that. JK always makes me remember OZ. J.K. Simmons, Miles Teller. I know how Roaccutane can change lives after suffering the mental anguish of bad acne, writes Dr MAX DOMINIC LAWSON: BT took me for a sucker, while Sky treated me as a valued customer. That Daily Beast story makes me angrier than a sex rash. In Damien Chazelle's "Whiplash," Simmons plays Terrence Fletcher, the kind of guy you don't want to piss off or he just might throw a chair at your head. Macdonald most recently starred in Adult Swims animated comedy Mike Tyson Mysteries. Yes, he could have lowered himself to douche level, but hes too good for that. J.K. Simmons and Sissy Spacek in Night Sky. I mean, I knew Miles was a big guy, but I thought JK was tall too. J.K. Simmons News - Us Weekly Sasso was a longtime castmember of MadTV and also has had guest roles in a variety of television shows, including Family Guy, Justified and Hot in Cleveland. Attended and graduated from the University of Montana. Mr. Harris and Mr. Hinds play the captains of the British ships Terror and Erebus, which disappeared while trying to find the Northwest Passage in the 1840s. Compare that to any of Miles Tellers recent profiles and you wonder what JK really thinks of his costar. All Rights Reserved. The duo forms an unlikely friendship, as Mr. Klaus asks to accompany Jesper on his journey, creating a new origin story for Santa Claus. JK Simmons He's a long-time loyal employee and still has no idea what the operation is about. Look, in my opinion the best thing you can do is find a person who loves you for exactly what you are. It seems I'm not alone. We Are Farmers. The retired US Marine has previously trained Zac Efron, The Rock, James Marsden, Sylvester Stallone, and Jamie Foxx. And it was a good show and I enjoyed it, but at the end of the day I was like, this is a lot of work. Certainly today, he could probably have weathered it more easily, in light of whats gone on, in the last 30 years, that has failed to totally derail political careers. I think it says a lot that J.K. Has his arm around Miles and is smiling and Miles is standing their with his arms crossed with a smirk on his face. Love them both. Cant wait for his Oscar nomination, and I hope he wins. J.K. Simmons isn't playing a superhuman, super strong hero in the upcoming "Justice League" movie. Seriously. Agyness Deyn in Neil Crosss Hard Sun, appearing on Hulu starting on March 7. Stella (Julieta Zylberberg) and her only child, Toni (Rocio Hernndez), live a sequestered life in the desert. The actor also starred as Curly in the 2012 film The Three Stooges. He had joined my poker game, and we were at a poker game at a friends house, and he handed me the hard copy script for Juno. Get The Latest IndieWire Alerts And Newsletters Delivered Directly To Your Inbox. Son of a swine herd are the first words out of Franklins mouth, as he habitually checks his language to appease his wifes distaste for swearing. Its very obvious Miles is the jerk. WebHoward Silk (J. K. Simmons) is a middling bureaucrat in a secretive UN agency in Berlin. Like a good neighbor, Kiddo is there! Tomorrow War Character actors like JK have a tendency to outlast the 1st billing movie stars, especially these young up and coming flavor of the year ones. Received an Achievement Award for the university in April 2002. Class and talent personified. And while most of Fletchers comments are foul-mouthed and out-of-line, JK Simmons thinks his character makes one specific good point. Simmons finds Fletchers idea of the good job culture and the harm the two words can do is particularly accurate. The 'charter for idlers': Anger as Lib Dem-run local authority lets staff work four days a week for the same Why I've ditched a lifetime of possessions and downsized at 70 for my children, How to give yourself a natural facelift for just 25p! I admire JKs class in the face of douchbaggery. Without Teller I would have never known anything about JK so something good came of this. J.K. Simmons - IMDb But JKs interviews dont generate the same kind of heat because JK is not a raging ahole. And comparing himself with Ryan Gosling is laughable. She is a theme park fanatic, which has lead to covering various land and ride openings, and a huge music fan, for which she judges life by the time before Pearl Jam and the time after. The actress is also appearing in Sofia Coppolas film On the Rocks in 2020. JK Simmons Says Elliot Page Is 'Iconic in a New Way' After - Insider He played his evil character so well. Next to the word supercilious in the dictionary should be this picture of his face. In all of his earlier interviews, he came across as genuine and really passionate about acting(although he always sounded a little like a frat boy). He was born Jonathan Kimble Simmons in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, to Patricia (Kimble), an administrator, and Donald William Simmons, a music He was uncommonly mature and prepared, for a first-time feature director. J.K Shwartzman leads the film as the brave and hopeful mailman Jesper. Its been great. Well see how well this young man is doing when hes JKs age, right? A photo posted by Aaron Williamson (@aaronvwilliamson)Jun 2, 2016 at 8:52pm PDT. #gallery-1 .gallery-item { Humble. My hate for this man-child has reached epic proportions. Spacek does little to draw attention to these developments, letting the script point out the necessary changes, but she lives them all the same. They are, indisputably, exceptional actors. But it offers fine performances by Benedict Cumberbatch, Kelly Macdonald and the excellent, unheralded Stephen Campbell Moore (The Last Post). Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your inbox each weekday. Every other aspect of show business I find uninteresting. Sign up for notifications from Insider! From Barbie to The Flash, Here Are the Movies That Made the Biggest Impact at CinemaCon. The actor is well known for starring in Wes Anderson films, including lending his voice to Fantastic Mr. Fox. TV Invincible Season 2: Everything We Know So Far. He didnt want to come down on the side of Gary Hart being a guilty adulterer, and that its a good thing hes not president, and he didnt want to come down on the opposite side and say that the press should have left him alone and he should have been president. I guess hes used to bratty and douchey young starlets and doesnt pay more attention than necessary to them. DETECTORISTS In its final season, this most wistful of comedies homes in on the essentials. JK Simmons The role of J. Jonah Jameson, Peter Parker/Spider-Man's hot-tempered boss. Any time the phone rings and its Jason, Im happy to sign up. Very true. JK has his arm around him, and hes crossing his arms and smirking like a giant @$$hole. Hes trying to run a campaign of ideas and talk about policy, and everybody else just wants him to pose for a picture and be handsome. Stay up to date with what you want to know. He has already proved himself with decades of work and continues to impress the audiences with his impeccable acting. I agree, it would be great if he is nominated. Talented: It had been assumed that he was buffing up for his then-upcoming role as Commissioner Gordon in Justice League, however he went on to rebuke this theory (pictured in character). Spacek and Simmons, both Oscar winners, help make even the most dragged out bits watchable.