J.K. Simmons on His Early Struggles as an Actor (2015)

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  • J.K. Simmons shares stories of his struggles as a young actor in New York City.
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Komentáře • 268

  • @ucfkid67
    @ucfkid67 Před 2 lety +546

    He knows a thing or two because he's seen a thing or two

  • @Basin79
    @Basin79 Před 2 lety +596

    And thankfully eventually things started rolling for J.K Simmons because he's one of the best actors of recent times.

    • @mrrobot8973
      @mrrobot8973 Před 2 lety +23

      I agree, he’s so underrated. He’s not a household name but should be.

    • @7Trident3
      @7Trident3 Před 2 lety +3

      Remember him from Law and Order, relaxed, believable, for some reason I thought he was one of ours (Canadian).

    • @collegeman1988
      @collegeman1988 Před 2 lety +2

      I can’t imagine him not being the star he is today.

    • @traviscoates6878
      @traviscoates6878 Před 2 lety +4

      He really is. Last 10 years he’s been in some great movies

    • @joemckim1183
      @joemckim1183 Před 2 lety +3

      @@mrrobot8973 He's definitely a household name now.

  • @Thesms226
    @Thesms226 Před 2 lety +82

    His character J. Jonah Jameson is probably one of the best and most accurate casting in a superhero movie

  • @scared0214
    @scared0214 Před 2 lety +422

    Man, J.K Simmons is such a criminally underrated actor.

    • @danieladams6922
      @danieladams6922 Před 2 lety +16

      I concur. Vastly underrated. And, more importantly, versatile.

    • @meenjogreen
      @meenjogreen Před 2 lety +4

      He's dope

    • @engrey
      @engrey Před 2 lety +28

      LOL no he's not. Everyone knows how good he is and his stacked filmography proves it.

    • @ForeverBennett
      @ForeverBennett Před 2 lety +12

      He was for a long time, but not anymore. When he won the Oscar, I was so happy. He was so deserving.

    • @mrswanson5013
      @mrswanson5013 Před 2 lety +2

      @@engrey people do not understand the meaning of the word unfortunately.

  • @demonocusmetalocus3558
    @demonocusmetalocus3558 Před 2 lety +328

    He was great as Jameson in Spiderman and played a great asshole in whiplash, hes awesome.

    • @MrBronx61
      @MrBronx61 Před 2 lety +16

      He nailed the part of Jameson...he did his homework.

    • @Ablequerq
      @Ablequerq Před 2 lety +8

      He was great in Oz too.

    • @roems6396
      @roems6396 Před 2 lety +8

      @@Ablequerq
      First place I ever saw him is in Oz too. It took me a minute to get that character out of my mind whenever I saw him after that. But he’s such a good actor that he can make you believe in any role he is playing.

    • @diegofavaratozfilms962
      @diegofavaratozfilms962 Před 2 měsíci

      He was great in Kung Fu Panda 3 as Kai

  • @adityagupta8985
    @adityagupta8985 Před 2 lety +174

    Incredible actor of our generation.

  • @wcm5636
    @wcm5636 Před 2 lety +89

    Such a great actor. Every role he knocks out of the park.

  • @alexluke_again
    @alexluke_again Před 2 lety +94

    His role in Burn After Reading just so incredible. Such effortless acting.

    • @stephenpartain5488
      @stephenpartain5488 Před 2 lety +3

      Love that entire movie. He is fantastic

    • @hus390
      @hus390 Před 2 lety +2

      @@stephenpartain5488 He was amazing in "Thank You For Smoking".

    • @marv5078
      @marv5078 Před 2 lety +2

      Definitely

    • @collegeman1988
      @collegeman1988 Před 2 lety +1

      He reminded me a lot of Bob Newhart in that scene. Deadpan delivery, but extremely funny 😆

    • @user-xe7nk7jq5e
      @user-xe7nk7jq5e Před 2 lety +2

      Was he Osbourne Cox?!

  • @TheShadowProdigy1
    @TheShadowProdigy1 Před 2 lety +172

    I love him on OZ

  • @vintagevinylvets1187
    @vintagevinylvets1187 Před 2 lety +144

    J.K. Simmons was one of the most criminally underrated actors for the longest time. Well deserved success.🙏🏻🎧

  • @alecaquino4306
    @alecaquino4306 Před 2 lety +31

    Sometimes, it's these tremendous struggles in life that really shape the type of great person you eventually become.

  • @SARISS80
    @SARISS80 Před 2 lety +37

    Great actor loved him in Oz, He was a trip.

    • @dday07
      @dday07 Před 2 lety +12

      First thing i remember him in..Great from his opening scene on

  • @senseisprotege3632
    @senseisprotege3632 Před 2 lety +17

    His voice is so comforting

    • @Hemlocker
      @Hemlocker Před 2 lety +3

      Until you watch Invincible

    • @senseisprotege3632
      @senseisprotege3632 Před 2 lety

      @@Hemlocker 😂😂😂

    • @razrxo
      @razrxo Před 2 lety +4

      Until you watch Whiplash

    • @Joe_Parmesan
      @Joe_Parmesan Před 2 lety +2

      Little did I know that he was the Yellow M&M the whole time

  • @Tres_Nueve
    @Tres_Nueve Před rokem +9

    It's insane how someone this clearly talented was overlooked for so long.

  • @EAraceliMD
    @EAraceliMD Před 2 lety +17

    The voice of the Yellow M & M!!!
    THE BEST VOICE EVER!!

  • @blazerocker1734
    @blazerocker1734 Před 2 lety +24

    We really need to thank everyone that helped him get where he is because our world would be very different without him.

  • @Yavin4
    @Yavin4 Před 2 lety +15

    Watch the show, Counterpart. Simmons gives a master class on acting.

  • @adventureswithgrandpa3601
    @adventureswithgrandpa3601 Před 2 lety +13

    The part of this interview I liked the most was when J.K. Says his parents were always 100% supportive.

  • @mursuka80
    @mursuka80 Před 2 lety +15

    Schillinger was one of the greatest villains on TV. Complicated character and J.K knocked it out the park.

    • @Mazname
      @Mazname Před rokem +1

      It's SchillinGer for Gods sake!! :D

  • @godfreyofbouillon966
    @godfreyofbouillon966 Před 2 lety +61

    He was incredible in Counterpart, the most underrated tv series.

    • @airke
      @airke Před 2 lety +5

      True, it was very disappointing seeing the show get cancelled

    • @brandons4240
      @brandons4240 Před 2 lety +5

      One of the best shows but not sure it could have been good for more than maybe another season

  • @jimmyrodriguez5670
    @jimmyrodriguez5670 Před 2 lety +81

    He will always be Vern Schillinger to me.

    • @samanthab1923
      @samanthab1923 Před 2 lety

      That's what I saw him in first. Then L&O

    • @clintonkeith5333
      @clintonkeith5333 Před 2 lety +2

      They should make troubled teens watch him in Oz to “scare them straight”.

    • @engrey
      @engrey Před 2 lety +4

      @@samanthab1923 And he was smart to take L&O. He showed everyone he has range and can be more than just a detestable Vern.

    • @TheProphaniti
      @TheProphaniti Před 2 lety +2

      Vern is actually listed in the top TV villains of all time

    • @bowjana8128
      @bowjana8128 Před 2 lety

      Yo you schallenger

  • @pewterngold
    @pewterngold Před 2 lety +22

    He was great in Juno. Same goes for his other films as well.

  • @dannyr2976
    @dannyr2976 Před 2 lety +71

    JK can play soft and vulnerable, scary AF and exaggerated comedy roles, an absolute talent. Great in Whiplash, if not playing a complete c**t! I predict the Jameson/Peter advance pay moment from Spider-Man 2 will stand forever as the greatest meme to ridicule an absurd opinion!

    • @mikeexits
      @mikeexits Před rokem +4

      ... You serious?!

    • @dannyr2976
      @dannyr2976 Před rokem +2

      @@mikeexits I see what you did there!

    • @saghhinooz1755
      @saghhinooz1755 Před rokem +1

      @@mikeexits Pay you for what? Commenting here??

  • @MarcusLager
    @MarcusLager Před 2 lety +17

    "These god damn time traveling robots"
    Best line from J.K. Simmons in a film ever.

  • @bryanjensen2614
    @bryanjensen2614 Před 2 lety +74

    2015: I struggled as an actor
    2021: JK Simmons is in everything

  • @fordprefect4728
    @fordprefect4728 Před 2 lety +10

    i remember him from law&order in the 90s and he was awesome in spiderman as J.J.

  • @Rushmore222
    @Rushmore222 Před 2 lety +5

    If he's not already, JK Simmons should consider doing documentary narration or audiobooks with that voice of his.

  • @kimakotrotman6860
    @kimakotrotman6860 Před 2 lety +14

    He was great in "Whiplash" and Law and Order SVU (and the yellow M&M😁).

  • @aliali-ce3yf
    @aliali-ce3yf Před 2 lety +8

    i'll always remember him as the guy from Law & Order original series

  • @jonvia
    @jonvia Před 2 lety +6

    I love these kinda stories. It always puts a smile on my face =)

  • @mcsassysoniaalways805
    @mcsassysoniaalways805 Před 2 lety +4

    I LOVE everything I’ve seen him in! Also loved hating him in OZ. What a great show that was. But, I really loved him in Juno. Just such a great actor.

  • @darrylsmith4504
    @darrylsmith4504 Před 2 lety +4

    Every time I'm in a bad mood or I'm sad I look up an old video of this man throwing his head back and laughing then it's all better

  • @bigz2380
    @bigz2380 Před 2 lety +4

    J.K. Simmons in The Lady Killers is an all time favorite!!

    • @NJGuy1973
      @NJGuy1973 Před 2 lety

      I liked that movie. It wasnt up to the Coen brothers usual standards, but it had some funny moments.

  • @andreo.7633
    @andreo.7633 Před 2 lety +1

    And SO glad he hung in there. This guys GREAT.

  • @XtotheK
    @XtotheK Před 2 lety +23

    I guess they're not supposed to talk about it now but his Vern Schillinger character would have been perfect for Howard's race sketches back in the 80s and early 90s

  • @oldrvr
    @oldrvr Před rokem

    Fantastic actor! Love everything he’s done!

  • @Ogrematic
    @Ogrematic Před 2 lety

    I love you, Howard and Robin.

  • @Deakson123456
    @Deakson123456 Před 2 lety +10

    Love to see deserving talents make it through the other side of the Hollywood buzzsaw. Good on ya, JK. Thanks for the great performances.

  • @Bluemgwes
    @Bluemgwes Před 2 lety +4

    J.K. Simmons has a great voice.

  • @squintygreeneyes
    @squintygreeneyes Před 2 lety +10

    went from struggling actor to one of the most badass anime characters ever ceated

  • @ItsTheMunz
    @ItsTheMunz Před 2 lety +4

    He was so amazing as a villain in Oz.

  • @donniemoder1466
    @donniemoder1466 Před 2 lety +3

    Such a great actor. He is great even in Law & Order.

  • @mj6962
    @mj6962 Před 2 lety +15

    The SAG people should have to give a credit and and help you actually get a part before you pay them.

  • @DanielVerberne
    @DanielVerberne Před 2 lety +1

    What a talent JK is. I wasn't really aware of him until after Spiderman and of course, after Whiplash ... and only later saw him in Oz....wow.

  • @mbutchard1959
    @mbutchard1959 Před 2 lety +1

    I didn't know him at the time, but he made an impression in "Thank you for Smoking". Been a fan ever since.

  • @russellbrown1068
    @russellbrown1068 Před 2 lety +2

    Always liked JK. Incredible, down to Earth Actor.

  • @kamuelalee
    @kamuelalee Před 2 lety +3

    Cool actor and great voice.

  • @JamesCraigWhoop
    @JamesCraigWhoop Před 2 lety +3

    My fav of his was his Oscar acceptance speech. Dont txt or msg your parents...call them. Im in my 40s considering myself immensely blessed to have living parents that were on good terms

  • @nodrama490
    @nodrama490 Před 2 lety +2

    Brilliant actor !!!

  • @SleepingGiant45
    @SleepingGiant45 Před 2 lety +2

    One of my favorite roles of his is Portal 2.

  • @scottcrosby-art5490
    @scottcrosby-art5490 Před 2 lety +1

    Magnificent actor

  • @UMANGPLAYS
    @UMANGPLAYS Před rokem +1

    He played such a great character on Oz

  • @sim7409
    @sim7409 Před 2 lety

    been a fan ever since oz

  • @bttawfiq
    @bttawfiq Před rokem +1

    That's the main key, supportive parents

  • @killerkiller8523
    @killerkiller8523 Před 2 lety

    Was a fan since his days in the HBO drama series O.Z.

  • @lucasgoddard1381
    @lucasgoddard1381 Před 2 lety

    Love you J.K.

  • @jiezhangjzmobee8102
    @jiezhangjzmobee8102 Před 2 lety +3

    Funny how many successful actors/entertainers that actually made it all had one thing in common, mental support from their parents.

  • @desmondjake2390
    @desmondjake2390 Před 2 lety +4

    His role in those Farmers Insurance commercials had me in awe

  • @abehani7133
    @abehani7133 Před 2 lety +1

    He was in the movie "Up in the Air" for a minute or two... he made himself indispensable to the freaking movie.

  • @dmoney668
    @dmoney668 Před 2 lety +1

    Brilliant actor

  • @38NDY
    @38NDY Před 2 lety

    Just love the truths here.

  • @alextaylor3815
    @alextaylor3815 Před 2 lety +1

    He did a great job in "The All Nighter."

  • @semmcstevenson
    @semmcstevenson Před 2 lety +2

    Brilliant Actor

  • @jacobdean4833
    @jacobdean4833 Před 2 lety

    Was awesome in Oz
    Along with pretty much everything else he does

  • @zombieshart1001
    @zombieshart1001 Před 2 lety

    Thanks Nolan

  • @jameshoye7058
    @jameshoye7058 Před 2 lety

    Really good in Counterpoint a year, 2 years ago on Starz.

  • @tmp1111
    @tmp1111 Před 2 lety

    He was also incredible in OZ

  • @proctorritter5176
    @proctorritter5176 Před rokem +2

    Spending your last couple of dollars on a slice and a beer has to be the most New Yorker way of all time to go broke

  • @w0ls0n
    @w0ls0n Před 2 lety +1

    I liked him as the awesome J Jonah Jameson and I also liked him in The Closer too.

  • @xandrkhan2777
    @xandrkhan2777 Před 2 lety +8

    He made an EXCELLENT J.Jonah JAMESON!!!! 🕷🕸

  • @bettysmith4641
    @bettysmith4641 Před 2 lety +2

    Will Pope from the Closer ♥️

  • @logia6
    @logia6 Před 2 lety

    Loved him in portal 2

  • @evanbragin9620
    @evanbragin9620 Před 2 lety

    He killed it as Vernon!

  • @igonzalez0
    @igonzalez0 Před 2 lety

    great actor!!!!

  • @stevenobrien7686
    @stevenobrien7686 Před 2 lety

    Amazing actor. Plays such a great villain.

  • @MNDrummer
    @MNDrummer Před 2 lety +2

    Excellent actor........... Whiplash was a great movie and he has played other good roles as well.

  • @nicholassiple7838
    @nicholassiple7838 Před 2 lety +1

    Such a incredible actor

  • @u2canbfmj
    @u2canbfmj Před 2 lety

    Really liked him in counterpart. Highly recommend a binge

  • @steveconn
    @steveconn Před 2 lety +13

    It's a pretty miserable life unless you stick with it. Single-minded dedication.

  • @Iron_Monkey
    @Iron_Monkey Před 2 lety

    He was great in Palm Springs.

  • @WilliamtheWilliam718
    @WilliamtheWilliam718 Před 2 lety +2

    Mike Rowe and J.K. Simmons are almost vocally identical.

  • @anactualplant9574
    @anactualplant9574 Před 2 lety +1

    I love how Howard gets so surprised when he finds out someone had a good relationship with their parents

  • @christopherpatrick1026
    @christopherpatrick1026 Před 2 lety +1

    I guess one could say that JK Simmons is INVINCIBlE. Wink wink

  • @Tales0925
    @Tales0925 Před 2 lety +9

    He is a legend… a chameleon of an actor!!!

  • @dawson_cashwell
    @dawson_cashwell Před 2 lety +12

    Vern Schillinger

  • @toast_master_
    @toast_master_ Před 2 lety +16

    "Not quiet my tempo!"

  • @GjpgrD
    @GjpgrD Před 2 lety +1

    He WAS underrated. Then he came out of nowhere & won an Oscar!

  • @plpinkham
    @plpinkham Před 2 měsíci

    If I had my wish, J.K. Simmons would be in every television and film production ever made.

  • @publiusvelocitor4668
    @publiusvelocitor4668 Před 2 lety

    Montana represent!

  • @viniciusl169
    @viniciusl169 Před 2 lety

    How can I listen to Howard stern show? I am not from the US and I can find a way I can hear the show.

  • @dogwoodfan777
    @dogwoodfan777 Před 2 lety

    He said it all.....

  • @user-xe7nk7jq5e
    @user-xe7nk7jq5e Před 2 lety

    He looks awesome and he's ripped 🔥.

  • @butWhyDad
    @butWhyDad Před 5 měsíci

    He really didn't take those lemons when life gave him to you. What a legend.

  • @chaburchak
    @chaburchak Před 2 lety +3

    Thank god I don't listen to Stern very often. He doesn't interview people, at least not on the air...he finds out all their details beforehand and then practically narrates for them. Bill O'Reilly used to do that to people, drove me bonkers. Let them talk, for petesake...

  • @The_Viking51
    @The_Viking51 Před 2 lety +3

    JK and Mike Rowe should do blue collar brother movie.

  • @dandrespruill1165
    @dandrespruill1165 Před 2 lety +4

    When you listen to howard stern gossip, you get the message that he wants to
    "shock" his fans. Anybody else agree with this?

  • @joanhastings
    @joanhastings Před rokem

  • @jk-474
    @jk-474 Před 2 měsíci

    0:26 “RENT!” 🤣🤣

  • @pvlapa
    @pvlapa Před 2 lety

    Of course he was going to make it. Think Howard, THINK!

  • @rickDArula
    @rickDArula Před 2 lety +2

    Lmao he was great in Spiderman. He made a side character very important in those movies.
    Peter: can I get an advance?
    Jameson: 😭😂😂😂..... oh you're serious?!