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 ...

9 years later, J.K. Simmons’ acclaimed thriller holds a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score & 10/10 ratings, making it an ...

MISSOULA -- 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 ...

MISSOULA, Mont. - University of Montana graduate J.K. Simmons was recognized on the biggest stage in Hollywood Sunday night with an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor.Simmons won the award for his role ...

Before J.K. Simmons signed on to play a sadistic jazz teacher in the indie drama "Whiplash," a performance that could earn him an Oscar on Sunday night, he'd already done much of the homework.

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 ...