J. K. Simmons
Awards & Honours
23
Awards Won
5
Honours
3
Rankings
2
Covers
1
Records
Simmons's performance in Whiplash earned him a rare sweep of all major acting awards: the Oscar, BAFTA, Golden Globe, and SAG Award for the same role. He is one of only a handful of actors to achieve this feat. His Annie Award for The Legend of Korra highlights his versatility in voice acting. With over 200 credits, Simmons is celebrated for his ability to elevate any project, from blockbusters to indie films. His second Oscar nomination for Being the Ricardos confirmed his enduring status as one of Hollywood's most respected character actors.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Academy Award
Best Supporting Actor for Whiplash
BAFTA Award
Best Supporting Actor for Whiplash
Golden Globe Award
Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture for Whiplash
Screen Actors Guild Award
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role for Whiplash
TIME 100 Most Influential People
Listed as one of the 100 most influential people in the world
Rankings & Lists
100 Greatest Actors of All Time
50 Greatest Actors of All Time
100 Greatest Film Actors
Magazine Covers
Variety
2015-02
The Whiplash Effect
The Hollywood Reporter
2014-12
J.K. Simmons: The Actor Who Shook Hollywood
Records & Feats
First actor to win Oscar, BAFTA, Golden Globe, and SAG Award for the same role
Simmons won all four major acting awards for his performance as Terence Fletcher in Whiplash (2014).