J. K. Simmons Breaks Down His Most Iconic Characters | GQ

[@muqmanor]

I will never get over his version of JJJ. It's so utterly flawless. One of the greatest casting decisions ever

[@chasehedges6775]

Indeed. 👍

[@1lulsiah2x]

nah word

[@jogsi1558]

The comics are better, he actually had character to him

[@dd-hp5oj]

@@jogsi1558Theres always a contrarian.

[@talisredstar1543]

Same here if he is ever typecasted, it is for JJJ. That is where I remember him as a kid, never seen Oz, so didn't have that over me. "he doesn't want to be famous?! I'lll make him Infamous!' probably my favorite like of JJJ."

[@Dextronaut1]

People keep forgetting his role in Portal 2 as Cave Johnson, one of his most underrated performances IMO. He honestly made that game 1000x more enganging with his voice acting!!

[@goglux2]

IKR, I was at least expecting this one to make it in there

[@LuisSierra42]

Yeah, I played portal a few months ago and his performance was definitely one of the highlights of the whole game

[@TexasAmericana]

"I'm the guy who's gonna burn your house down.... WITH THE LEMONS!!!"

[@rkstevenson5448]

Honestly, they should have touched on that just for how eminently quotable every piece of Cave Johnson's dialogue was.

[@Banquet42]

"Sorry fellas, she's married TO SCIENCE!"

[@agentalberta6531]

1:10 its so beautifully said. "He didn't made a movie about spiderman, he made a movie about Peter Parker."

[@cartergomez5390]

💯💥

[@bozuteru2160]

"I'm in red M&M mode" -Academy award winner J.K. Simmons

[@JC20XX]

13:46

[@blitzite_6003]

Him as Terence Fletcher was genuinely terrifying. He definitely stole the show in Whiplash!

[@JorWat25]

It's no coincidence he won almost every Best Supporting Actor award going that year.

[@aidanlastname0187]

You think that character is terrifying? Watch him in Oz lol

[@googleslocik]

Yeah, he was very scary since we all meet people like that. The realism to how petty, vindictive and evil a teacher can be is something most of us knows.

[@TheTuttle99]

​@@googleslocik This adds nothing to the conversation, just so you know. And we get it, you think teachers are meanies

[@osmanyousif7849]

“Rushing or dragging? THINK, NEIMAN, THINK!!!!”

[@AndreInfanteInc]

A thing I really like about Simmons is that he's such a professional, and he has such respect for every one of his roles. Some roles are objectively kind of commercial and goofy, and it's clear that he doesn't necessary 'get' animation or comics or video-games. Or, at least, they aren't in particular his 'thing'. But you will never catch that guy phoning it in or giving less than 100% commitment. He's out there trying his damndest to be the most interesting, human version of the roles he's given no matter the project,

[@lanceturley7745]

I really love and admire that about him. He seems very down to earth, and there's no pretensions here about "true cinema" or what is or isn't art. He just picks the parts he wants to play, and plays them to the best of his abilities.

[@the_white_al_borland]

Had NO IDEA he was the Yellow M&M.

[@InTheBannerOvShadows]

😮

[@omni379]

Me too! I had no idea at all.

[@corvus71]

Same! And now I can't unhear it

[@RDSwords]

Same, I can't believe it!

[@August-dq1cj]

😨

[@TheBiomedZed]

To know JK Simmons was an ATLA viewer and fan, and was super excited to play a character in a sequel warms my heart.

[@Bread_Bug]

Same! He never talked much about playing Tenzin before to my knowledge, so I never thought he had any background with the series. Hearing he was already a fan before he got the role is awesome

[@RabbiHerschel]

Sequel? What are you talking about?

[@j0hn00]

​@@RabbiHerschel The sequel series, Legend of Korra

[@RabbiHerschel]

@@j0hn00 Never heard of it. Is this some sort of fanfiction thing?

[@j0hn00]

@@RabbiHerschel No, believe it or not, it was actually real and made by the same people who wrote AtLA! No worries, I know small minded people sometimes struggle to understand that things still exist even if they don't personally like it, but I promise it does exist👍

[@ilikereason]

They failed to ask him about his role as Cave Johnson. I really wanted him to talk about how he played that character.

[@Hobo613]

perhaps they did, as well as additional roles, and it simply didn’t make their cut

[@badcornflakes6374]

Same, I grew up as a video gamer. Everything in my early life revoled around video games like a weirdo. I need actors to talk about their roles in games so I can not feel so weird.

[@imulan]

​@@badcornflakes6374Yeah like Sam Jackson for playing Officer Tenpenny in San Andreas.

[@oscardean8962]

And Grunkle Ford in “Gravity Falls”

[@attiladalmadi182]

I was looking for this comment.

[@mmyers6441]

J.K. Simmons is legendary already.

[@chasehedges6775]

He’s wonderful

[@cole6122]

One of the GOATs for sure

[@Joeysaladslover]

He’s about to turn 70 tf you mean already?

[@brianlam9429]

How many actors can simply make your project by having him ?

[@HariSeldon913]

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

[@ehsteve231]

Nothing says video games aren't recognized by mainstream media as a prestige artform like the omission of his performances as Kethric Thorm and Cave Johnson J.K. is one of the best to ever do it

[@weltonharris8350]

How dare you forget his greatest performance as President Ackerman.

[@danielgiovanniello7217]

One of the few shortcomings of BG3 is that Kethric isn't the BBEG of the game. As much as I like the Bhaal cult and Gortash as antagonists, Kethric put them to shame.

[@bob-s9k]

Perhaps if the people who play them were not putrid crotch demons, then they would have that acclaim, but ten years after gamergate, nothing’s changed and gamers are still scum 😇

[@VibesReviews]

@@danielgiovanniello7217Gortash sucks so much he feels like an anime villain in a high fantasy setting. Simmons makes Ketheric so menacing, the cutscene of his introduction in the throne room is the best villain entrance in a video game period

[@danielgiovanniello7217]

@@VibesReviews I wouldn't say Gortash is bad, per se. He's just not as memorable as Orin or Kethric.

[@RobiePAX]

This guy is a legendary voice actor in video games. Not that the mainstream media cares for video game legendary performances.

[@Yanramich]

freeman house

[@VicariousNickk]

J.K. Simmons was BORN to play JJJ and Fletcher. It's also amazing that he was such a fan of music BEFORE getting the part in Whiplash. Dude is one of the greatest actors of all time IMO

[@alexfischer7876]

In both voice and live-action departments, no less.

[@PhantomFilmAustralia]

Not sure about that. Try finding an actor to play any character he's done. You'll always fall short.

[@vcampos5220]

I do think it was a match made in heaven that both Miles Teller and J.K. Simmons had prior technical knowledge added to their acting skills. Truly wonderful casting

[@raymondhartmeijer9300]

True, everybody will have their own take on the film, but when I watched Whiplash, I think part of the point was that Fletcher was so obsessive for perfection, he forgot about the music, and basically acted as drill instructor

[@nore5992]

JK is a graduate of Musical Art and takes part in many choirs before get into an Actor jobs. So yeah, he knew very well what he is doing.

[@tommyrochester6240]

Shoutout to JK for his performance as Ford in Gravity Falls. Could’ve phoned it in for a cartoon show but made The Author believable as a person, yet still worth the payoff of all the buildup throughout the show.

[@galactic-hamster7043]

Literally what I came here for, I remember freaking out any time I heard his voice thereafter, (cave Johnson my beloved)

[@w.whoisrio]

probably GFs most iconic VA cameo

[@scootie_scoot]

His voice was perfect for Ford, and his delivery was so sincere! Jk Simmons is such a talented and well known voice actor I was kind of surprised they got him!

[@GBLtheMOTH]

Alex hirsch said in a commentary that he was suprised to somehow get him to do the rol too​@@scootie_scoot

[@balkanmontero]

I completely forgot he was Nolan in Invincible, i noticed at the time and was STOKED. He really did the character MORE than justice. Ngl hes such a great character he MAKES the characters themselves and its almost hard to see anyone else do the characters after him. Massive props 🙌

[@planescaped]

His J Jonah laugh and "are you serious" is going to be a meme being referenced in a 100 years.

[@snoopy4749]

A ruined meme much how it is now

[@planescaped]

@@snoopy4749 "A timeless meme." Fixed that for ya.

[@snoopy4749]

@@planescaped you fixed nothing you schnoor

[@dannymorales5549]

​@@snoopy4749You people literally say that about any meme that has lived for over 2 months. Get over yourself, memes are literally meant to be copied and sent multiple times

[@yosefff5oh]

BIG for ytp vids 😂

[@wearblackclothes]

The scene where the green goblin attacks the newspapers office and jjj doesn't give up peter to save his own life. Chefs kiss scene.

[@gingerninja3332]

“There is no perfection in art, but attaining perfection in your art is still the goal.” 🔥🔥

[@sombredust]

I knew it wouldn’t be mentioned but he’s also great as Ford Pines in Gravity Falls

[@bacht4799]

Truly is… 😊

[@keegansluis5160]

that was him!?

[@skylerloggins4902]

​@@keegansluis5160yep

[@coolwarren5289]

@@keegansluis5160Yup

[@saintultimatum250]

I skipped thru the whole video to find it but alas, what a disappointment.

[@OmegaSai]

I know it wont get talked about as much, but his performance as Kethric Thorm in Baldurs Gate 3 is still one of the most terrifying villain entrances ive ever experienced. Unreal presence

[@AppleshyJedi]

Equally terrifying and tragic, a villain where you could see why he made the decisions he did, and owned the monster he had become. Phenomenal performance

[@Bepsi_Man]

@@NSGrendel Nothing really got spoiled though. BG3's been out for a hot minute, it should've been common knowledge that Simmons is in the game.

[@NaomiTCOOKIES]

Was just about to comment this! He delivered a stellar performance in that game too

[@Rek-45]

looking for this comment. The game won game of the year and his performance was one of the most memorable.

[@AlphaAchilles]

I tried really hard to like the game but I just couldn't. Can't stand computer type turn based RPG's.

[@DarkOne0j0]

It is striking how grateful he is for all of his roles. Always mentioning it as blessings, really cool for someone has done so well in Hollywood.

[@KonohaRamenNoodles]

I credit J.K. Simmons for teaching me the difference between “slander” and “libel”

[@orenbernstein3277]

Also “rushing” and “dragging”

[@Tonjit41]

i see an issue.

[@Sneshie]

@jamesrowden303I wouldn’t call specificity redundancy

[@keelahrose]

Oh wow, ha ha, same! I hear his voice in my head every time I think about either of those words!

[@Mrcheesebumble]

I like to remember slander as Written cause it's a longer word

[@sawce846]

His voice just sounds so smooth, it's the most pleasant sounding voice I think I've ever heard

[@chasehedges6775]

It’s the best

[@chasehedges6775]

It’s like butter

[@selenarodgers5667]

Especially love his Tenzin’s voice, it’s just so smooth & calming ☝️😊

[@RichyJMovies]

​@@chasehedges6775 i just blocked that auto spelling guy lol guy just because i said your fired he tryed to change my slepping wat a pinyata he really iz

[@thedirty_bird]

Him dropping the pleasantly smooth N-bomb like 100 times in Oz is burned into my head

[@DarkLord-7]

I kinda wish they went over his role as Cave Johnson in Portal 2. That whole rant he does in Portal 2 is iconic I think.

[@JoshSweetvale]

It's often misunderstood.

[@FIDEL_CASHFLOW_]

Him laughing as JJJ when Peter Parker asks for a pay advance never ceases to make me giggle. Jenna Fisher said on her office ladies podcast that laughing convincingly is one of the hardest things that an actor can do and he does it to glorious perfection

[@NITR0NAGINOSS]

It's the wheeze 🤣

[@craggleshenanigans]

"Ya serious?"

[@JJ-qo7th]

@@craggleshenanigans **laughs even harder**

[@Mikeyboyx12]

“It was like I was talking to Scorsese” is not what I expected to hear about his role as an M&M

[@zephyr1600]

20:57 "its...its...." *CUES INVINCIBLE THEME*

[@jonbaxter2254]

I adore Tenzin in Korra. He is tender, sincere, but under the pressure of the whole world on his shoulders. A great teacher and father.

[@kanalkucker14]

yes, he voiced him so well!

[@Houch6119]

Special shoutout for J.K. as Ketheric Thorm in Baulder’s Gate 3, feels like it should be in here as one of his best!

[@BouillaBased]

Just about to add a comment like this, but wisely searched first. I knew I couldn't be alone!

[@alexfischer7876]

@jerzonkai To be fair, it's a very recent role of his. Didn't have enough time to reach "iconic" status.

[@Teletric]

What about Cave Johnson?

[@josepastor2505]

"GET ME PICTURES OF LOLTH-TAV!"

[@TomClancy-cq5om]

@jerzonkaiit’s not really iconic though

[@JamesFaction]

One of the most iconic voices of our time. He REALLY stands out as Nolan. I love that he's just such a down-to-earth guy who clearly is dedicated to excellence, but is also entirely embracing of diversity and inclusiveness. Tim Walz vibes.

[@AncalagonTheDread]

"Do you trust anyone?" "I trust my barber."😂

[@KonohaRamenNoodles]

“What are you his lawyer? Get out of here…”

[@porterporter]

Lmaooooo

[@JackSather]

"I'm in RED m&m mode" is hilariousss

[@gundamw3490]

😂red ♥️ yellow 💛 Red ♥️ Yellow 💛 Deadpool ❤ Logan 💛

[@johnkey2780]

Are you making another game jack?

[@cthulhuwu_]

@gundamw3490 What are you yapping about

[@snoopy4749]

@@gundamw3490shut up

[@gundamw3490]

@@JackSather Zepp it . kitty

[@iedison3839]

Every role he's in is iconic...JJJ, Fletcher, Cave Johnson, Omniman, Tenzin. One of the absolute best and most versatile actors around.

[@priztucker]

J.K. Getting the seal of approval form The One Above All made me smile. R.I.P. Stan

[@khmer5o3]

edit your comment and capitalize the T please. Kindly out of respect. ;) TOAA

[@priztucker]

@@khmer5o3 it’s ok. I’m a stickler for that kind of stuff too.

[@DurellPowell-fc7pb]

Why is this thread so wholesome? 😂 It's great to see.

[@snoopy4749]

@@khmer5o3you don’t even read comics

[@deadshotdaiquiri_4217]

@@snoopy4749 The one above all, and one above all are different people in the comics

[@elephantbluepeter]

I'll always be amazed by the fact that the final season of "The Legend of Korra" came out the same time that "Whiplash" came out! Two extremely different performances and characters done by one incredible actor! J. K. Simmons fully deserved his Oscar for "Whiplash"! One of the most incredible performances I've ever seen!

[@drinfernodds]

There's a great video of Fletcher's lines being dubbed to Tenzin.

[@elephantbluepeter]

@@drinfernodds I know. I've seen that video and it's second part lots of times.

[@chubbybunny6975]

Juno has always been a comfort film for me, it makes me so happy to know he absolutely loved working on that movie

[@swedishguy83]

Cave Johnson is missing in this video

[@franciscofarias6385]

YES

[@AelaMoonshadow]

Was looking for this comment. they did the yellow m&m but not Cave Johnson, like who would you say is more iconic; a character in a line of commercials nobody likes, or one of the most well known series in gaming history?

[@jreid117]

I was also hoping Portal 2 would come up

[@nicolasriveros943]

Legit one of his funniest performance to date, up there with JJJ in my book!

[@BNGamesYT]

Srsly.

[@frankinsaneandmyrrh1202]

I loved how he portrayed the father in Juno. it was such a special combination of stern and a bit gruff but warm, comforting in a realistic, non-cheesy way. Hearing how he feels about the role warms my heart.

[@devanman7920]

He's such a gifted actor. Delighted his JJJ performance opened up lots of roles. In whiplash he is simply incredible. On a personal note, he is exactly how I thought JJJ was when I read the comics growing up. Literally perfect. So funny how he says "dude I'm a trained musician" haha

[@yaddakmela5722]

I don't think I've ever seen a bad JK Simmons performance🔥🔥

[@vetarlittorf1807]

He's like Gary Oldman. No bad performances.

[@domi7411]

@@vetarlittorf1807you must’ve missed Tiptoes (2003).

[@woow3980]

I didn't think tenzin was that great, not that bad, but not great compared to other characters he's played.

[@rolandoftheeld]

He's not great in Glorious (2022), mostly because it's a deliberately emotionless voice-only part. To his credit, he delivers it like he's supposed to, but it's a waste of a performance since he doesn't get to actually act. It might as well have been a TTS program.

[@glazdarklee1683]

I have never seen a performance by J.K. Simmons that I haven't enjoyed. That's rare.

[@BlackThomas]

What a humble, gracious, talented legend.

[@TheResilient5689]

I wish they could’ve included his part as Cave Johnson here. It’s been many years since I played Portal, but I still remember his role in that.

[@byebyecitybyebye]

came here to say this

[@spdcrzy]

You could do an entire episode on his role in Portal. I'd love to see him do a breakdown someday on that whole project.

[@TheResilient5689]

@@spdcrzy Mind you that I’m still waiting for Portal 3 and Half-Life 3 first, but I’ll still concede to that!

[@jodgee2374]

​@@spdcrzy He had less than 10 minutes of dialogue in the main game. He has more dialogue in the non canon dlc.

[@spdcrzy]

@@jodgee2374 doesn't mean the character wasn't fleshed out more than we know.

[@BattleBean762]

One role not mentioned that hits me every time I see it is Klaus. His voice for that character is stunning. "I'm coming, love" and he marches up the hill. Loved his character in The Accountant as well. Brilliant actor.

[@grassina3]

Truly a gem! As an elementary school teacher I'm so thankful for that movie, my EFL kids adore it every year.

[@mish375]

He was great in The Accountant and he's back for the sequel.

[@JohnB-nq4js]

Glad to see him discuss Oz. Amazing show.

[@حسنعلاوي-خ3غ]

it's hard for me to remember j.k. simmons as one character, he is also a great voice actor, such an underrated actor.

[@pforgottonsoul]

i think his JJJ is too iconic.

[@charleslefebvre5515]

Not for me. He'll always be Vern Schillinger. As a teen watching oz his portrayal of that character instilled a deep fear of going to prison. His JJJ is also iconic. Amazing actor.

[@حسنعلاوي-خ3غ]

@@charleslefebvre5515 this is your opinion and i respect that.

[@randallflagg3700]

How is JK Simmons underrated? He's a super famous, universally beloved actor who has played in a lot of big time productions alongside a huge list of fellow legendary actors. He's one of the few living American actors who is perfectly rated by the people

[@حسنعلاوي-خ3غ]

@@randallflagg3700 people don't give him enough credit for his great career

[@meiketorkelson4437]

His character in Juno is amazing. His line "you will be back here on your own terms" just a real kicker.

[@faby8204]

I'm a very apassionated guy about voice acting, and just listening J.K. Simmons yapping about different aspects of some characters gives me peace.

[@Shane_Screams]

Loved him as Tenzin. Gets over looked often! Great performance in that series

[@SaahilMehta_45]

J. K. Simmons was AMAZING in Counterpart. Its so sad to see that the series is not getting enough praise and recognition

[@disconnexionsdotcom]

Thank you!! I kept hoping it would come up in the video. 😢

[@terryfallat5642]

I totally agree...he was amazing in that program. Top shelf tv series!

[@calebokeefe376]

I thought for sure it was going to come up here. So disappointing they skipped it. He is fantastic in both roles

[@hannahbrown2728]

I love movies and series where an actor plays multiple characters, Counterpart quickly became one of my absolute favorite examples of it. Really wish there were more

[@HodgesHodgeMusic]

was just about to comment this

[@ZaWrldo]

J Jonah Jameson is part of the reason I enjoyed the 2018 spiderman video game so much because whenever he'd pop up and say something about spiderman whether it was positive or negative it was always incredibly amusing and a great attention to detail.

[@slidewithme]

I'm absolutely shocked that he doesn't get recognized in public more, he is the best parts of everything he makes. The portal games wouldn't have been what they were without him.

[@crimsonghoul8983]

That being said, GLaDos is what makes the portal games for me. Plus, they were phenomenal as games, even without the VA's.

[@tonypine3434]

He wasn't getting recognized then. Almost 20 years ago. People these days really struggle with comprehension it seems.

[@L4rgeP1ece]

I love how he can acknowledge how silly his role as an M&M is without downplaying it in any way

[@botbee2316]

JK Simmons is one of those rare actors who you'll immediately recognize, but then you'll forget he's playing that character because of how much he evaporates into them.

[@alecjones4676]

How does an actor "evaporate" into a character?

[@botbee2316]

@ I used that term to say he just turns into characters so well that it’s hard to remember that JK Simmons is playing them. I suppose maybe a better term might be that he absorbs into characters rather than evaporated.

[@alonehades100]

We all agree this video should be like 7 hours because JK is just THE GUY. Ima take this chance to shout out his B99 role.

[@snakegamingtv4458]

I was looking for thisssss. I'm so glad someone else knew about his B99 role

[@Natale_Luca_98]

J.K. Simmons is an absolute icon and master actor and voice actor. I am so glad this video was made, I absolutely adore every performance of his, vocal or physical.

[@Kinvarus1]

His version of J.J.J is the perfect casting for that character and his performance is flawless.

[@maxo.9928]

Holy moly! What a 'real' and down to earth guy, he isn't afraid to tell things as they happened and speculate in the open like the rest of us. This was a genuine treat.

[@Nuxunumo]

Who else here had NO IDEA J.K. was the yellow M&M until now 😮

[@wilbo_baggins]

Yea that was a surprise to me too.

[@timewarpdrive77]

Or that fry was the red m&m

[@boniakarlo]

His performance as Ketheric Thorn in BG3 is OUTSTANDING. He has very few lines, we are thought to hate him for 1 and a half act, and he absolutely (pun) steals the show.

[@Live2Dye]

Tenzin was such an amazing character, the avatar shows are quite something when it comes to character development and story.

[@valmid5069]

This legend himself is an iconic walking meme generator Kudos to J.K Simmons for staying awesome!

[@roondoggers87]

Cave Johnson is probably the role I enjoyed him in the most. Made me laugh so many times playing Portal 2. Lemons, Mantis Men, Hunting Mantis Men, and etc…

[@baseballjustin5]

Firing the whole bullet...

[@RarelyEvenn]

Vern Schillinger is legitimately one of the most evil characters in television history. He portrayed him masterfully.

[@francisdaly1757]

*Skillinger

[@kaosdays2146]

*Schillenger

[@francisdaly1757]

*Challenger

[@indifference1015]

Schallanger

[@alexisnaranjo]

Schierlenger

[@-AmirulNaim]

to this day I'm still cautiously afraid of this guy because of whiplash 😂

[@pawacoteng]

You must not have watched Oz, because you wouldn't be so cautious about being afraid.

[@rsluggy6485]

J.K. Simmons is a treasure! I'm sad that Counterpart didn't come up in the interview...

[@tyr0n313]

15:28 such a down to earth humble guy. I never would have thought of him like this based on his typical roles. This refreshing to see.

[@QuestionEverything79]

Glad he talks about his Oz character Schillinger.. loved that series

[@MichelangeloVA]

Same I was surprised and thankful

[@mycuteb]

Yeah OZ was great, much better then prison Break.

[@KingRavenJ]

Oz doesn't get enough credit for paving the way for HBO's golden era of TV with Sopranos, Wire, Deadwood etc.

[@pawacoteng]

This has to be his most iconic and remembered role. I still think of Vern when I see him. Scariest guy on TV.

[@GodbodyRoku]

That's how I first got introduced to JK.. Oz was such a dope show

[@carsonhawley8838]

I'm surprised more people aren't asking about his role as Great Uncle Ford in Gravity Falls. There was such a great build up to the reveal of Ford's character and J.K's performance really made him larger than life.

[@nilrubio7040]

He was fantastic in Counterpart, an underrated gem.

[@Slopmaster]

Yes! So as I saw tyr commercial and it had two JK Simmons, I was in.

[@OutOfMySystem]

Fantastic show. Any fans of Severance, you've got to see what came first.

[@Slopmaster]

@@OutOfMySystem don’t discount “Fringe”

[@ChaoticShelly]

He's a one in a millenia kind of actor, his range is insane!

[@imheresoidontgetfined]

Really enjoying this series of videos about actors talking about their iconic roles, definitely puts things into perspective on why they got the roles

[@Eliustrates]

He was the best possible voice for Tenzin

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

Jonah Jameson will always be iconic

[@chasehedges6775]

💯💯

[@ninaschulenberg]

Wow J.K is so real. I love his way of speaking of blessing and gratitude 🙏☺️

[@CoachDodici]

Don't forget his role in Baldur's Gate 3 as General Ketheric Thorm! Incredible villain.

[@ZachKoch007]

Fr I still haven't played act 3 because he felt like the final boss and like I beat the game

[@theofreres1882]

freaky ahh game

[@Sargassian]

eh.. i had no idea he was voice acting in bg3! learn something new every day i guess haha..

[@_Souppy_]

I really wanted to hear him talk about Counterpart. He was brilliant in the duality he had to play.

[@rickybaillie4222]

Under appreciated series it had so much potential

[@alexfischer7876]

A meekly gentleman Howark Silk vs. an alpha male Howard Silk... would be a really great talk, indeed.

[@Pedro_-_]

Such and incredible show, will miss it.

[@wastedyouth2170]

+++++

[@greebatic]

That's what I was hoping for when I clicked the video! Such a missed opportunity to not ask about his dual role.

[@rubenthehuman]

You should include video games characters too in this series, J.K. was amazing as Cave Johnson in Portal 2.

[@Godzeller3143]

How about Howard T. Ackerman in Red Alert 3?

[@JaelinBezel]

And as the noble Ketheric Thorm?

[@LiogCeartas]

Oz is one of those brilliant shows that unfortunately has been forgotten. It came on before The Wire, The Sopranos and got steamed rolled by those 2 great shows. Matter of fact a lot of actors in Oz got roles in The Wire and Sopranos. Also, 2 of the main cast members in Oz that were playing psycho prisoners were also playing cops in Law and Order, Chris Meloni and JK Simmons.

[@Kogasengaha_Hishoshi]

My spider senses are tingling with that camera view and the way he said it XD 1:06

[@Cragma]

His performance as Cave Johnson will forever be held dear to me. The Lemon rant is one of my favorite gaming moments.

[@BobNewhope]

J.K. is so wholesome, and such a phenomenal actor. I will watch anything he touches. Bravo!

[@jasoncummings7052]

Let me just say that J. K. Simmons did and incredible performance as JJJ. Loved it.

[@antonp6756]

18:42 J.K. suppressing his Terrence Fletcher rage against the Yankees 😂

[@ZACHRAWKS921]

I'm so happy he got to talk about Oz. Such an underrated and brilliant show. If you haven't seen it, treat yourself and start watching it.

[@Chrille5782]

*Happy 70th Birthday J.K. Simmon* 🍾🍾🍾

[@samaguilar6561]

JK Simmons, thank you for acknowledging Sam Raimi's influence on the MCU. He for sure paved the way, cheers!

[@rossbooth4635]

He was a perfect JJJ, but his performance in Whiplash was one-in-a-million. One of those truly unique and iconic characters like Daniel Plainview or Vito Corleone.

[@Retiredtraveler1961]

His talent is limitless, he's been in so many movies. He can call his own shots now.

[@srsgoblin]

Aw no discussion of his role in "Counterpart." I highly recommend it to anyone whos a fan of Mr. Simmons here. He plays two versions of the same character, with some interdimensional shenanigans happening. It's incredibly well done because you get the feeling they're the same character despite being absolutely nothing alike.

[@MalvernMudzipurwa-jd4py]

It's very underrated. Great show

[@treyvonwilliams]

We need Tobey Maguire breaks down his inconic characters and Elizabeth Banks as well.

[@mrfish9876]

Brilliant actor and exceptionally versatile. Can't believe it's the same person one film to the next. And every one of his many characters really brings the scenes to life.

[@patrynize]

THANK YOU FOR SMOKING is criminally underrated.

[@DetectiveTrupo203]

Around 2010, I met Aaron Eckhart while he was filming Battle Los Angeles. Instead of talking to him about Dark Knight and Two Face, I spoke to him briefly about Thank You for Smoking. He was really cool

[@Annatar_Lord_of_Gifts]

It really is!

[@ace_ofchaos9292]

I love how both versions of JJJ are basically a spectrum, the mainstream media to independent media spectrum.

[@Mzvandal]

I was really looking forward to them discussing his role in the Farmers insurance commercials. Amazing stuff….

[@alorachan]

I am so disappointed The Closer wasn't on here, he was a major character for the entire show! It was also my first introduction to JK and what I'll always think of. Super disappointed they didn't cover The Closer T.T

[@tamrasmith1744]

Me, too. My mom never remembers the names of actors, but if I see JK Simmons in something and tell her about it, I just say, “you know, Brenda’s boss/ex” and she knows exactly who I’m talking about. We watched every episode of The Closer, together.

[@jonathonalsop2120]

First time I remember seeing JK was on Law & Order as Dr. Emil Skoda. Always enjoyed him as that character, and to think he would go on to play the yellow M&M.

[@lorellrogers1216]

He was awesome as Dr. Skoda. I was bummed when he wasn’t on the show anymore.

[@lovefromwonderland]

Glad they mentioned some of his voice roles because I would’ve lost it if they didn’t. Hearing him in animation always makes me happy :)

[@mortiga5851]

so glad he talked about oz, i watched the show not so long ago and i was always in awe of how great his acting was. like, as the biggest compliment, he made it SO easy to hate him, you could believe he was 100% like that. and thinking about his others roles and his versatility while i watched it, i was just amazed 24/7.

[@reggieziet]

His Burf After Reading character is madddd underrated. Those office sceens are done so well on so many levels.

[@Pepespizzeria1]

Yeah, burf after reading is a great movie

[@windsaw151]

His role in it was short but so, so memorable.