J.K. Simmons quotes

J.K. Simmons is an acclaimed American actor known for his versatile performances in film, television, and theater. His roles in works like "Whiplash," "Spider-Man," and "Oz" have earned him critical recognition and numerous awards. He continues to captivate audiences with his commanding presence and remarkable range. Here are 9 of his quotes:

I like to act. Every other aspect of show business I find uninteresting.

J.K. Simmons

I'm not a fan of any genre but am a fan of movies that are intelligent and/or funny. That goes across all genres: a horror movie, a zombie movie, alien invaders, chick flick, or raunchy comedy. If it's well done, I'm a fan.

J.K. Simmons

The best complement I ever got from the public or producers or directors is that I just totally blend in and become the character and they don't notice me and that the play happens or the movie happens or the TV show happens.

J.K. Simmons

I actually have a degree in music and was aware that music was a tool used in therapy. I didn't realize how far it had come since I was in college in the mid-seventies.

J.K. Simmons

If you're lucky enough to have a parent or two alive, call them. Don't text, don't email. Call them. Listen to them for as long as they want to talk to you.

J.K. Simmons

I never listened to the Grateful Dead as a teen; the only exposure I got was what came through the walls when my sister was listening to them.

J.K. Simmons

When I got out of college I moved to Seattle because it was the nearest big city and still didn't know if I wanted to be a composer, conductor, singer, actor. I just got day jobs and auditioned and took what came and the theater doors were the ones opening the most.

J.K. Simmons

I was not a giant comic book fan as a kid, but to the extent that I did read comics, Spider-Man was always my favorite guy.

J.K. Simmons