NEW YORK -- Here are 7 things to know about J.K. Simmons, who won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his performance as Terence Fletcher in the film Whiplash. 1) J.K. is short for Jonathan Kimble (he ...

The Oscar winner went full health goth—in a Law & Order varsity jacket, no less—for a stroll in New York City.

On Sunday, a small group of University of Montana staff and students gathered in the University Center Theater to watch on the big screen as actor and alumnus J.K. Simmons won his first Oscar at the ...

J.K. Simmons became the first University of Montana alum to win an Oscar for acting on Sunday night. The 1978 graduate was named best supporting actor for his performance in "Whiplash" at the 87th ...

Damien Chazelle's Whiplash, starring Miles Teller and J.K. Simmons, was undeniably one of the biggest hits at Sundance, winning critical acclaim and both the Grand Jury Prize and Dramatic Audience ...

At the top of Simmons’ list is Robert Mulligan’s 1962 adaptation of Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird. The film stars ...

HOLLYWOOD, LOS ANGELES -- Oscar winner J.K. Simmons said parents and family are the most important part of life and that is why he asked everyone to call their parents in his acceptance speech. Watch ...

J. K. Simmons, the Oscar-winning actor known for his powerful performances, recently shared his all-time favorite films. His ...

LOS ANGELES -- J.K. Simmons talked backstage to reporters about the struggles he faced as a young actor and how he almost left Hollywood. "I almost got back on the bus a handful of times. If I had any ...

J.K. Simmons became the first University of Montana alum to win an Oscar for acting on Sunday night. The 1978 graduate was named best supporting actor for his performance in "Whiplash" at the 87th ...