Jonathan Kimble Simmons is an American character actor and voice actor. In television, he is known for playing Dr. Emil Skoda on the NBC series Law & Order (and other Law & Order franchise series), neo-Nazi Vernon Schillinger on the HBO prison-drama Oz, and Assistant Police Chief Will Pope on TNT's The Closer. Since 2017, he has executive produced and starred in the Starz series Counterpart. His film roles include J. Jonah Jameson in Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy and music instructor Terence Fletcher in 2014's Whiplash. He is also known for voicing Cave Johnson in the video game Portal 2 (2011), Tenzin in The Legend of Korra (2012), Stanford Pines in Gravity Falls, Kai in Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016) and Mayor Lionheart in Zootopia (2016). Simmons also reprised his role as J. Jonah Jameson in various Marvel animated series and video games. He has also appeared in a series of highly popular television commercials for Farmers Insurance. Simmons's performance in Whiplash (2014) received widespread critical acclaim and earned him more than thirty accolades, including the Academy Award, the Golden Globe Award, and the BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Known For
Credits
Cast Credits
Night Sky (2022)
Starring as Franklin York
(8 episodes)
- Episode 1x08: Compensation (May 20, 2022)
- Episode 1x07: Lake Diving (May 20, 2022)
- Episode 1x06: Dear Franklin (May 20, 2022)
- Episode 1x05: Driving Lessons (May 20, 2022)
- Episode 1x04: Boilermakers (May 20, 2022)
- Episode 1x03: The Caretaker (May 20, 2022)
- Episode 1x02: La Capilla (May 20, 2022)
- Episode 1x01: To the Stars (May 20, 2022)
Invincible (2021)
Starring as Nolan Grayson / Omni-Man
(14 episodes)
- Episode 2x08: I Thought You Were Stronger (Apr 4, 2024)
- Episode 2x06: It's Not That Simple (Mar 21, 2024)
- Episode 2x04: It's Been a While (Nov 24, 2023)
- Episode 2x03: This Missive, This Machination (Nov 17, 2023)
- Episode 2x01: A Lesson for Your Next Life (Nov 3, 2023)
- Episode S02 Special: Invincible: Atom Eve (Jul 22, 2023)
- Episode 1x08: Where I Really Come From (Apr 30, 2021)
- Episode 1x07: We Need to Talk (Apr 23, 2021)
- Episode 1x06: You Look Kinda Dead (Apr 16, 2021)
- Episode 1x05: That Actually Hurt (Apr 9, 2021)
- Episode 1x04: Neil Armstrong, Eat Your Heart Out (Apr 2, 2021)
- Episode 1x03: Who You Calling Ugly? (Mar 26, 2021)
- Episode 1x02: Here Goes Nothing (Mar 26, 2021)
- Episode 1x01: It's About Time (Mar 26, 2021)
The Great North (2021)
Guest starring as Tusk Johnson
(2 episodes)
- Episode 2x09: From Tusk Til Dawn Adventure (Nov 28, 2021)
- Episode 1x09: Tusk in the Wind Adventure (Apr 18, 2021)
Defending Jacob (2020)
Guest starring as Billy Barber
(5 episodes)
- Episode 1x08: After (May 29, 2020)
- Episode 1x07: Job (May 22, 2020)
- Episode 1x06: Wishful Thinking (May 15, 2020)
- Episode 1x05: Visitors (May 8, 2020)
- Episode 1x04: Damage Control (May 1, 2020)
Infinity Train (2019)
Guest starring as Pig Baby
- Episode 4x04: The Pig Baby Car (Apr 15, 2021)
Guest starring as Pig Toddler
(2 episodes)
- Episode 4x10: The Train to Nowhere (Apr 15, 2021)
- Episode 4x08: The Mega Maze Car (Apr 15, 2021)
Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum (2018)
Guest starring as J.K. Simmons
- Episode 1x249: J.K. Simmmons & David Simmons (Jan 17, 2023)
Counterpart (2017)
Starring as Howard Silk
(19 episodes)
- Episode 2x10: Better Angels (Feb 17, 2019)
- Episode 2x09: You to You (Feb 10, 2019)
- Episode 2x08: In from the Cold (Feb 3, 2019)
- Episode 2x07: No Strings Attached (Jan 27, 2019)
- Episode 2x05: Shadow Puppets (Jan 6, 2019)
- Episode 2x04: Point of Departure (Dec 30, 2018)
- Episode 2x03: Something Borrowed (Dec 23, 2018)
- Episode 2x02: Outside In (Dec 16, 2018)
- Episode 2x01: Inside Out (Dec 9, 2018)
- Episode 1x10: No Man's Land, Part Two (Apr 1, 2018)
- Episode 1x09: No Man's Land, Part One (Mar 18, 2018)
- Episode 1x08: Love the Lie (Mar 11, 2018)
- Episode 1x07: The Sincerest Form of Flattery (Mar 4, 2018)
- Episode 1x06: Act Like You've Been Here Before (Feb 25, 2018)
- Episode 1x05: Shaking the Tree (Feb 18, 2018)
- Episode 1x04: Both Sides Now (Feb 11, 2018)
- Episode 1x03: The Lost Art of Diplomacy (Feb 4, 2018)
- Episode 1x02: Birds of a Feather (Jan 28, 2018)
- Episode 1x01: The Crossing (Dec 10, 2017)
No Activity (2017)
Guest starring as Leon Fordham
(2 episodes)
- Episode 2x04: The Duck Egg (Nov 22, 2018)
- Episode 1x02: Deep Sea Fishing (Nov 19, 2017)
Live with Kelly and Ryan (2017)
Guest starring as J.K. Simmons
- Episode 2x93: J.K. Simmons, Darren Criss (Jan 17, 2018)
Brockmire (2017)
Starring as Matt "The Bat" Hardesty
(4 episodes)
- Episode 3x07: Disabled List (May 15, 2019)
- Episode 3x05: Clubhouse Chemistry (May 1, 2019)
- Episode 3x03: The Yips (Apr 17, 2019)
- Episode 3x01: Clubhouse Cancer (Apr 3, 2019)
Goliath (2016)
Starring as George Zax
(8 episodes)
- Episode 4x08: It's Time (Sep 24, 2021)
- Episode 4x07: Lawyer Trickery Bullshit (Sep 24, 2021)
- Episode 4x06: Rundleworks (Sep 24, 2021)
- Episode 4x05: Spilt Milk (Sep 24, 2021)
- Episode 4x04: Forcibly Removed (Sep 24, 2021)
- Episode 4x03: Signed, William Hamilton McBride (Sep 24, 2021)
- Episode 4x02: The Pain Killer (Sep 24, 2021)
- Episode 4x01: Hadleyville (Sep 24, 2021)
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015)
Guest starring as J.K. Simmons
(2 episodes)
- Episode 2018-01-19: J.K. Simmons, Rob Riggle (Jan 19, 2018)
- Episode 2016-04-26: J.K. Simmons; Jane Krakowski; Chris Wallace (Apr 26, 2016)
The Late Late Show with James Corden (2015)
Guest starring as J.K. Simmons
(2 episodes)
- Episode 2018-01-30: Helen Mirren, J.K. Simmons (Jan 30, 2018)
- Episode 2016-01-20: J.K. Simmons, Josh Holloway, X Ambassadors (Jan 20, 2016)
Hollywood Sessions (2014)
Guest starring as J.K. Simmons
- Episode 1x03: Supporting Actors (Dec 22, 2014)
BoJack Horseman (2014)
Guest starring as Lenny Turteltaub
(12 episodes)
- Episode 6x14: Angela (Jan 31, 2020)
- Episode 6x07: The Face of Depression (Oct 25, 2019)
- Episode 6x06: The Kidney Stays in the Picture (Oct 25, 2019)
- Episode 4x10: Lovin' That Cali Lifestyle!! (Sep 8, 2017)
- Episode 4x05: Thoughts and Prayers (Sep 8, 2017)
- Episode 3x07: Stop the Presses (Jul 22, 2016)
- Episode 2x12: Out to Sea (Jul 17, 2015)
- Episode 2x09: The Shot (Jul 17, 2015)
- Episode 2x01: Brand New Couch (Jul 17, 2015)
- Episode 1x12: Later (Aug 22, 2014)
- Episode 1x10: One Trick Pony (Aug 22, 2014)
- Episode 1x07: Say Anything (Aug 22, 2014)
Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014)
Guest starring as J.K. Simmons
(2 episodes)
- Episode 2019-02-28: Bernie Sanders, J.K. Simmons (Feb 28, 2019)
- Episode 2016-04-27: J.K. Simmons, Caitriona Balfe, the Wild Feathers, Will Calhoun (Apr 27, 2016)
Growing Up Fisher (2014)
Starring as Mel Fisher
(13 episodes)
- Episode 1x13: Growing Up Fairbanks (Jun 11, 2014)
- Episode 1x12: Madi About You (Jun 11, 2014)
- Episode 1x11: Secret Lives of Fishers (May 6, 2014)
- Episode 1x10: First Time's the Charm (Apr 29, 2014)
- Episode 1x09: Desk/Job (Apr 22, 2014)
- Episode 1x08: The Man With the Spider Tattoo (Apr 15, 2014)
- Episode 1x07: Katie You Can Drive My Car (Apr 8, 2014)
- Episode 1x06: Drug/Bust (Apr 1, 2014)
- Episode 1x05: Work With Me (Mar 25, 2014)
- Episode 1x04: Trust Fall (Mar 18, 2014)
- Episode 1x03: The Date From Hell-Nado (Mar 11, 2014)
- Episode 1x02: Blind Man's Bluff (Mar 4, 2014)
- Episode 1x01: Pilot (Feb 23, 2014)
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014)
Guest starring as J.K. Simmons
(4 episodes)
- Episode 2018-12-06: Jason Momoa, J.K. Simmons, Joe Machi (Dec 6, 2018)
- Episode 2017-01-13: Claire Danes, J.K. Simmons, Sampha, Jake Clemons (Jan 13, 2017)
- Episode 2016-01-06: Billy Joel, J.K. Simmons (Jan 6, 2016)
- Episode 2015-01-08: Lena Dunham, J.K. Simmons, Ghostface Killah with the Revelations featuring AZ and Kool G Rap (Jan 8, 2015)
Marvel's Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. (2013)
Guest starring as J. Jonah Jameson
(8 episodes)
- Episode 2x22: Days of Future Smash Part 4: The Hydra Years (May 31, 2015)
- Episode 2x09: Spidey, I Blew Up the Dinosaur (Jan 25, 2015)
- Episode S02 Special: It's a Wonderful Smash (Dec 3, 2014)
- Episode 2x04: Fear Itself (Oct 26, 2014)
- Episode 1x24: Monsters No More (Jun 29, 2014)
- Episode 1x05: All About the Ego (Sep 1, 2013)
- Episode 1x04: The Collector (Aug 25, 2013)
- Episode 1x01: Doorway to Destruction Part 1 (Aug 11, 2013)
Guest starring as J. Jonah Jamesasaurus
- Episode 2x19: Days of Future Smash Part 1: The Dino Era (May 10, 2015)
Guest starring as Vampire Jameson
- Episode 2x21: Days of Future Smash Part 3: Dracula (May 24, 2015)
Marvel's Avengers Assemble (2013)
Guest starring as J. Jonah Jameson
(4 episodes)
- Episode 2x09: The Dark Avengers (Feb 1, 2015)
- Episode 1x19: The Ambassador (Mar 16, 2014)
- Episode 1x07: Hyperion (Aug 4, 2013)
- Episode 1x02: The Avengers Protocol Part 2 (May 26, 2013) [Uncredited]
Men at Work (2012)
Guest starring as P.J. Jordan
(5 episodes)
- Episode 3x10: Odd Milo Out (Mar 12, 2014)
- Episode 3x01: Pre-Posal (Jan 15, 2014)
- Episode 2x10: Weekend at PJ's (Jun 6, 2013)
- Episode 2x03: The New Boss (Apr 18, 2013)
- Episode 1x02: Milo Full of Grace (May 24, 2012)
The Legend of Korra (2012)
Starring as Tenzin
(41 episodes)
- Episode 4x13: The Last Stand (Dec 19, 2014)
- Episode 4x12: Day of the Colossus (Dec 19, 2014)
- Episode 4x11: Kuvira's Gambit (Dec 12, 2014)
- Episode 4x09: Beyond the Wilds (Nov 28, 2014)
- Episode 4x08: Remembrances (Nov 21, 2014)
- Episode 4x07: Reunion (Nov 14, 2014)
- Episode 4x05: Enemy at the Gates (Oct 31, 2014)
- Episode 4x04: The Calling (Oct 24, 2014)
- Episode 4x03: The Coronation (Oct 17, 2014)
- Episode 4x02: Korra Alone (Oct 10, 2014)
- Episode 4x01: After All These Years (Oct 3, 2014)
- Episode 3x13: Venom of the Red Lotus (Aug 22, 2014)
- Episode 3x12: Enter the Void (Aug 22, 2014)
- Episode 3x11: The Ultimatum (Aug 15, 2014)
- Episode 3x07: Original Airbenders (Jul 18, 2014)
- Episode 3x04: In Harm's Way (Jul 11, 2014)
- Episode 3x03: The Earth Queen (Jun 27, 2014)
- Episode 3x02: Rebirth (Jun 27, 2014)
- Episode 3x01: A Breath of Fresh Air (Jun 27, 2014)
- Episode 2x14: Light in the Dark (Nov 15, 2013)
- Episode 2x13: Darkness Falls (Nov 15, 2013)
- Episode 2x12: Harmonic Convergence (Nov 15, 2013)
- Episode 2x11: Night of a Thousand Stars (Nov 15, 2013)
- Episode 2x10: A New Spiritual Age (Nov 8, 2013)
- Episode 2x09: The Guide (Nov 1, 2013)
- Episode 2x06: The Sting (Oct 11, 2013)
- Episode 2x05: Peacekeepers (Oct 4, 2013)
- Episode 2x04: Civil Wars (2) (Sep 27, 2013)
- Episode 2x03: Civil Wars (1) (Sep 20, 2013)
- Episode 2x02: The Southern Lights (Sep 13, 2013)
- Episode 2x01: Rebel Spirit (Sep 13, 2013)
- Episode 1x12: Endgame (Jun 23, 2012)
- Episode 1x10: Turning the Tides (Jun 16, 2012)
- Episode 1x09: Out of the Past (Jun 9, 2012)
- Episode 1x08: When Extremes Meet (Jun 2, 2012)
- Episode 1x07: The Aftermath (May 19, 2012)
- Episode 1x06: And the Winner is... (May 12, 2012)
- Episode 1x04: The Voice in the Night (Apr 28, 2012)
- Episode 1x03: The Revelation (Apr 21, 2012)
- Episode 1x02: A Leaf in the Wind (Apr 14, 2012)
- Episode 1x01: Welcome to Republic City (Apr 14, 2012)
Marvel's Ultimate Spider-Man (2012)
Guest starring as J. Jonah Jameson
(37 episodes)
- Episode 3x21: Attack of the Synthezoids (Sep 19, 2015)
- Episode 3x15: The Spider-Verse, Part Four (Mar 26, 2015)
- Episode 3x14: The Spider-Verse, Part Three (Mar 19, 2015)
- Episode 3x11: Nightmare on Christmas (Dec 3, 2014)
- Episode 3x07: The Vulture (Sep 28, 2014)
- Episode 3x06: The Next Iron Spider (Sep 21, 2014)
- Episode 3x04: Agent Venom (Sep 7, 2014)
- Episode 3x02: The Avenging Spider-Man, Part One (Aug 31, 2014)
- Episode 2x25: Return of the Sinister Six (Nov 3, 2013)
- Episode 2x24: Sandman Returns (Oct 27, 2013)
- Episode 2x23: Second Chance Hero (Oct 20, 2013)
- Episode 2x16: Ultimate Deadpool (Jul 14, 2013)
- Episode 2x14: The Incredible Spider-Hulk (Jun 23, 2013)
- Episode 2x13: Journey of the Iron Fist (Jun 16, 2013)
- Episode 2x12: Itsy Bitsy Spider-Man (Jun 9, 2013)
- Episode 2x11: Swarm (Jun 9, 2013)
- Episode 2x10: The Man-Wolf (Apr 14, 2013)
- Episode 2x08: Carnage (Mar 31, 2013)
- Episode 2x07: Spidah-Man! (Mar 24, 2013)
- Episode 2x06: The Sinister Six (Feb 17, 2013)
- Episode 2x05: Hawkeye (Feb 10, 2013)
- Episode 2x03: The Rhino (Jan 27, 2013)
- Episode 2x02: Electro (Jan 21, 2013)
- Episode 1x23: Not a Toy (Oct 7, 2012)
- Episode 1x21: I Am Spider-Man (Sep 23, 2012)
- Episode 1x20: Run Pig Run (Sep 16, 2012)
- Episode 1x18: Damage (Aug 19, 2012)
- Episode 1x16: Beetle Mania (Jul 29, 2012)
- Episode 1x13: Strange (Jul 8, 2012)
- Episode 1x11: Venomous (Jun 24, 2012)
- Episode 1x08: Back in Black (May 13, 2012)
- Episode 1x07: Exclusive (May 6, 2012)
- Episode 1x06: Why I Hate Gym (Apr 29, 2012)
- Episode 1x05: Flight of the Iron Spider (Apr 22, 2012)
- Episode 1x04: Venom (Apr 15, 2012)
- Episode 1x02: Great Responsibility (Apr 1, 2012)
- Episode 1x01: Great Power (Apr 1, 2012)
Guest starring as BBB
- Episode 2x07: Spidah-Man! (Mar 24, 2013)
Guest starring as New Yorker
- Episode 2x07: Spidah-Man! (Mar 24, 2013)
Guest starring as Vendor
- Episode 2x14: The Incredible Spider-Hulk (Jun 23, 2013)
Guest starring as J. Joanna Jameson
- Episode 3x12: The Spider-Verse, Part One (Mar 5, 2015)
Guest starring as J. Jonah Jameson Robot
- Episode 3x12: The Spider-Verse, Part One (Mar 5, 2015)
Guest starring as J. Jonah Jameson (Noir)
- Episode 3x13: The Spider-Verse, Part Two (Mar 12, 2015)
Guest starring as J. Jeremiah Jackal
- Episode 3x13: The Spider-Verse, Part Two (Mar 12, 2015)
Guest starring as J. Jonas James' Son
- Episode 3x14: The Spider-Verse, Part Three (Mar 19, 2015)
The Talk (2010)
Guest starring as J.K. Simmons
(2 episodes)
- Episode 2019-03-06: J.K. Simmons (Mar 6, 2019)
- Episode 2017-11-17: J.K. Simmons, Jacob Tremblay (Nov 17, 2017)
The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes! (2010)
Guest starring as J. Jonah Jameson
- Episode 2x13: Along Came a Spider... (Jul 22, 2012)
Raising Hope (2010)
Guest starring as Bruce Chance
- Episode 1x16: The Cultish Personality (Mar 8, 2011) [Special Guest Star]
Archer (2009)
Guest starring as Detective Bob Harris
(4 episodes)
- Episode 7x10: Deadly Velvet: Part II (Jun 2, 2016)
- Episode 7x09: Deadly Velvet: Part I (May 26, 2016)
- Episode 7x06: Bel Panto: Part II (May 5, 2016)
- Episode 7x01: The Figgis Agency (Mar 31, 2016)
Watch What Happens Live (2009)
Guest starring as J.K. Simmons
- Episode 13x167: Meredith Vieira & J.K. Simmons (Oct 13, 2016)
Party Down (2009)
Guest starring as Leonard Stiltskin
(2 episodes)
- Episode 2x02: Precious Lights Pre-School Auction (Apr 30, 2010)
- Episode 1x06: Taylor Stiltskin Sweet Sixteen (Apr 24, 2009)
Phineas and Ferb (2007)
Guest starring as Napoleon
- Episode S04 Special: The O.W.C.A. Files (Nov 9, 2015)
Made in Hollywood (2005)
Guest starring as J.K. Simmons
(2 episodes)
- Episode 17x35: Downton Abbey: A New Era; Night Sky; The Lincoln Lawyer (May 21, 2022)
- Episode 16x41: Hollywood at Home: Black Widow, Fear Street, The Mysterious Benedict Society (Jul 10, 2021)
The Closer (2005)
Starring as Assistant Chief Will Pope
(109 episodes)
- Episode 7x21: The Last Word (Aug 13, 2012)
- Episode 7x20: Armed Response (Aug 6, 2012)
- Episode 7x19: Last Rites (Jul 30, 2012)
- Episode 7x18: Drug Fiend (Jul 23, 2012)
- Episode 7x17: Fool's Gold (Jul 16, 2012)
- Episode 7x16: Hostile Witness (Jul 9, 2012)
- Episode 7x15: Silent Partner (Dec 26, 2011)
- Episode 7x14: Road Block (Dec 19, 2011)
- Episode 7x13: Relative Matters (Dec 12, 2011)
- Episode 7x12: You Have the Right to Remain Jolly (Dec 5, 2011)
- Episode 7x11: Necessary Evil (Nov 28, 2011)
- Episode 7x10: Fresh Pursuit (Sep 12, 2011)
- Episode 7x09: Star Turn (Sep 5, 2011)
- Episode 7x08: Death Warrant (Aug 29, 2011)
- Episode 7x07: A Family Affair (Aug 22, 2011)
- Episode 7x06: Home Improvement (Aug 15, 2011)
- Episode 7x05: Forgive Us Our Trespasses (Aug 8, 2011)
- Episode 7x04: Under Control (Aug 1, 2011)
- Episode 7x03: To Serve with Love (Jul 25, 2011)
- Episode 7x02: Repeat Offender (Jul 18, 2011)
- Episode 7x01: Unknown Trouble (Jul 11, 2011)
- Episode 6x15: An Ugly Game (Jan 3, 2011)
- Episode 6x14: Living Proof (2) (Dec 27, 2010)
- Episode 6x13: Living Proof (1) (Dec 20, 2010)
- Episode 6x12: High Crimes (Dec 13, 2010)
- Episode 6x11: Old Money (Dec 6, 2010)
- Episode 6x10: Executive Order (Sep 13, 2010)
- Episode 6x09: Last Woman Standing (Sep 6, 2010)
- Episode 6x08: War Zone (Aug 30, 2010)
- Episode 6x07: Jump the Gun (Aug 23, 2010)
- Episode 6x06: Off the Hook (Aug 16, 2010)
- Episode 6x05: Heart Attack (Aug 9, 2010)
- Episode 6x04: Layover (Aug 2, 2010)
- Episode 6x03: In Custody (Jul 26, 2010)
- Episode 6x02: Help Wanted (Jul 19, 2010)
- Episode 6x01: The Big Bang (Jul 12, 2010)
- Episode 5x15: Dead Man's Hand (Dec 21, 2009)
- Episode 5x14: Make Over (Dec 14, 2009)
- Episode 5x13: The Life (Dec 7, 2009)
- Episode 5x12: Waivers of Extradition (Aug 24, 2009)
- Episode 5x11: Maternal Instincts (Aug 17, 2009)
- Episode 5x10: Smells Like Murder (Aug 10, 2009)
- Episode 5x09: Identity Theft (Aug 3, 2009)
- Episode 5x08: Elysian Fields (Jul 27, 2009)
- Episode 5x07: Strike Three (Jul 20, 2009)
- Episode 5x06: Tapped Out (Jul 13, 2009)
- Episode 5x05: Half Load (Jul 6, 2009)
- Episode 5x04: Walking Back the Cat (Jun 29, 2009)
- Episode 5x03: Red Tape (Jun 22, 2009)
- Episode 5x02: Blood Money (Jun 15, 2009)
- Episode 5x01: Products of Discovery (Jun 8, 2009)
- Episode 4x15: Double Blind (Feb 23, 2009)
- Episode 4x14: Fate Line (Feb 16, 2009)
- Episode 4x13: Power of Attorney (Feb 9, 2009)
- Episode 4x12: Junk in the Trunk (Feb 2, 2009)
- Episode 4x11: Good Faith (Jan 26, 2009)
- Episode 4x10: Time Bomb (Sep 15, 2008)
- Episode 4x09: Tijuana Brass (Sep 8, 2008)
- Episode 4x08: Split Ends (Sep 1, 2008)
- Episode 4x07: Sudden Death (Aug 25, 2008)
- Episode 4x06: Problem Child (Aug 18, 2008)
- Episode 4x05: Dial M for Provenza (Aug 11, 2008)
- Episode 4x04: Live Wire (Aug 4, 2008)
- Episode 4x03: Cherry Bomb (Jul 28, 2008)
- Episode 4x02: Speed Bump (Jul 21, 2008)
- Episode 4x01: Controlled Burn (Jul 14, 2008)
- Episode 3x15: Next of Kin (2) (Dec 3, 2007)
- Episode 3x14: Next of Kin (1) (Dec 3, 2007)
- Episode 3x13: Til Death Do Us Part (2) (Sep 10, 2007)
- Episode 3x12: Til Death Do Us Part (1) (Sep 3, 2007)
- Episode 3x11: Lover's Leap (Aug 27, 2007)
- Episode 3x10: Culture Shock (Aug 20, 2007)
- Episode 3x09: Blindsided (Aug 13, 2007)
- Episode 3x08: Manhunt (Aug 6, 2007)
- Episode 3x07: Four to Eight (Jul 30, 2007)
- Episode 3x06: Dumb Luck (Jul 23, 2007)
- Episode 3x05: The Round File (Jul 16, 2007)
- Episode 3x04: Ruby (Jul 9, 2007)
- Episode 3x03: Saving Face (Jul 2, 2007)
- Episode 3x02: Grave Doubts (Jun 25, 2007)
- Episode 3x01: Homewrecker (Jun 18, 2007)
- Episode 2x15: Serving the King (2) (Dec 4, 2006)
- Episode 2x14: Serving the King (1) (Dec 4, 2006)
- Episode 2x13: Overkill (Sep 4, 2006)
- Episode 2x12: No Good Deed (a.k.a. Assumption High) (Aug 28, 2006)
- Episode 2x11: Borderline (a.k.a. Over the Line) (Aug 21, 2006)
- Episode 2x10: The Other Woman (Aug 14, 2006)
- Episode 2x09: Heroic Measures (Aug 7, 2006)
- Episode 2x08: Critical Missing (Jul 31, 2006)
- Episode 2x07: Head Over Heels (Jul 24, 2006)
- Episode 2x06: Out of Focus (Jul 17, 2006)
- Episode 2x05: To Protect and to Serve (Jul 10, 2006)
- Episode 2x04: Aftertaste (Jul 3, 2006)
- Episode 2x03: Slippin' (Jun 26, 2006)
- Episode 2x02: Mom Duty (Jun 19, 2006)
- Episode 2x01: Blue Blood (Jun 12, 2006)
- Episode 1x13: Standards and Practices (Sep 5, 2005)
- Episode 1x12: Fatal Retraction (Aug 29, 2005)
- Episode 1x11: L.A. Woman (Aug 22, 2005)
- Episode 1x10: The Butler Did It (Aug 15, 2005)
- Episode 1x09: Good Housekeeping (Aug 8, 2005)
- Episode 1x08: Batter Up (Aug 1, 2005)
- Episode 1x07: You Are Here (Jul 25, 2005)
- Episode 1x06: Fantasy Date (Jul 18, 2005)
- Episode 1x05: Flashpoint (Jul 11, 2005)
- Episode 1x04: Show Yourself (Jul 4, 2005)
- Episode 1x03: The Big Picture (Jun 27, 2005)
- Episode 1x02: About Face (Jun 20, 2005)
- Episode 1x01: Pilot (Jun 13, 2005)
Veronica Mars (2004)
Starring as Clyde Pickett
(7 episodes)
- Episode 4x08: Years, Continents, Bloodshed (Jul 19, 2019)
- Episode 4x07: Gods of War (Jul 19, 2019)
- Episode 4x06: Entering a World of Pain (Jul 19, 2019)
- Episode 4x05: Losing Streak (Jul 19, 2019)
- Episode 4x04: Heads You Lose (Jul 19, 2019)
- Episode 4x03: Keep Calm and Party On (Jul 19, 2019)
- Episode 4x02: Chino and the Man (Jul 19, 2019)
Arrested Development (2003)
Guest starring as General Anderson
- Episode 2x07: Switch Hitter (Jan 16, 2005)
The Venture Bros. (2003)
Guest starring as Ben
- Episode S05 Special: A Very Venture Halloween (Oct 28, 2012)
Jimmy Kimmel Live (2003)
Guest starring as J.K. Simmons
(2 episodes)
- Episode 2016-09-27: J.K. Simmons, Action Bronson, Air (Sep 27, 2016)
- Episode 2014-12-03: Sofia Vergara, J.K. Simmons (Dec 3, 2014)
Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001)
Guest starring as Dr. Emil Skoda
- Episode 1x12: Crazy (Jan 13, 2002)
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)
Guest starring as Dr. Emil Skoda
(6 episodes)
- Episode 2x17: Folly (Mar 23, 2001)
- Episode 2x06: Noncompliance (Nov 24, 2000)
- Episode 2x04: Legacy (Nov 10, 2000)
- Episode 2x02: Honor (Oct 27, 2000)
- Episode 2x01: Wrong is Right (Oct 20, 2000)
- Episode 1x16: The Third Guy (Feb 25, 2000)
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (1999)
Guest starring as J.K. Simmons
- Episode 2000-07-11: J. K. Simmons (Jul 11, 2000)
Oz (1997)
Starring as Vernon "Vern" Schillinger
(56 episodes)
- Episode 6x08: Exeunt Omnes (Feb 23, 2003)
- Episode 6x07: Junkyard Dawgs (Feb 16, 2003)
- Episode 6x06: A Day in the Death... (Feb 9, 2003)
- Episode 6x05: 4 Giveness (Feb 2, 2003)
- Episode 6x04: A Failure to Communicate (Jan 26, 2003)
- Episode 6x03: Sonata de Oz (Jan 19, 2003)
- Episode 6x02: See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Smell No Evil (Jan 12, 2003)
- Episode 6x01: Dead Man Talking (Jan 5, 2003)
- Episode 5x08: Impotence (Feb 24, 2002)
- Episode 5x07: Good Intentions (Feb 17, 2002)
- Episode 5x06: Variety (Feb 10, 2002)
- Episode 5x05: Wheel of Fortune (Feb 3, 2002)
- Episode 5x04: Next Stop: Valhalla (Jan 27, 2002)
- Episode 5x03: Dream a Little Dream of Me (Jan 20, 2002)
- Episode 5x02: Laws of Gravity (Jan 13, 2002)
- Episode 5x01: Visitation (Jan 6, 2002)
- Episode 4x16: Famous Last Words (Feb 25, 2001)
- Episode 4x15: Even the Score (Feb 18, 2001)
- Episode 4x14: Orpheus Descending (Feb 11, 2001)
- Episode 4x13: Blizzard of '01 (Feb 4, 2001)
- Episode 4x12: Cuts Like a Knife (Jan 28, 2001)
- Episode 4x11: Revenge is Sweet (Jan 21, 2001)
- Episode 4x10: Conversions (Jan 14, 2001)
- Episode 4x09: Medium Rare (Jan 7, 2001)
- Episode 4x08: You Bet Your Life (Aug 30, 2000)
- Episode 4x07: A Town Without Pity (Aug 23, 2000)
- Episode 4x06: A Word to the Wise (Aug 16, 2000)
- Episode 4x05: Gray Matter (Aug 9, 2000)
- Episode 4x04: Works of Mercy (Aug 2, 2000)
- Episode 4x03: The Bill of Wrongs (Jul 26, 2000)
- Episode 4x02: Obituaries (Jul 19, 2000)
- Episode 4x01: A Cock and Balls Story (Jul 12, 2000)
- Episode 3x08: Out o' Time (Sep 1, 1999)
- Episode 3x07: Secret Identities (Aug 25, 1999)
- Episode 3x06: Cruel and Unusual Punishments (Aug 18, 1999)
- Episode 3x05: U.S. Male (Aug 11, 1999)
- Episode 3x04: Unnatural Disasters (Aug 4, 1999)
- Episode 3x03: Legs (Jul 28, 1999)
- Episode 3x02: Napoleon's Boney Parts (Jul 21, 1999)
- Episode 3x01: The Truth and Nothing But... (Jul 14, 1999)
- Episode 2x08: Escape from Oz (Aug 31, 1998)
- Episode 2x07: Animal Farm (Aug 24, 1998)
- Episode 2x06: Strange Bedfellows (Aug 17, 1998)
- Episode 2x05: Family Bizness (Aug 10, 1998)
- Episode 2x04: Losing Your Appeal (Aug 3, 1998)
- Episode 2x03: Great Men (Jul 27, 1998)
- Episode 2x02: Ancient Tribes (Jul 20, 1998)
- Episode 2x01: The Tip (Jul 11, 1998)
- Episode 1x08: A Game of Checkers (Aug 25, 1997)
- Episode 1x07: Plan B (Aug 18, 1997)
- Episode 1x06: To Your Health (Aug 11, 1997)
- Episode 1x05: Straight Life (Aug 4, 1997)
- Episode 1x04: Capital P (Jul 28, 1997)
- Episode 1x03: God's Chillin' (Jul 21, 1997)
- Episode 1x02: Visits, Conjugal and Otherwise (Jul 14, 1997)
- Episode 1x01: The Routine (Jul 12, 1997)
New York Undercover (1994)
Guest starring as Dr. Emil Skoda
- Episode 4x05: Mob Street (Feb 12, 1998)
Guest starring as Sergeant Treadway
- Episode 2x20: Unis (Mar 7, 1996)
The Adventures of Pete & Pete (1993)
Guest starring as Barber Dan
- Episode 3x13: Saturday (Dec 28, 1996)
Law & Order (1990)
Guest starring as Dr. Emil Skoda
(5 episodes)
- Episode 13x15: Bitch (Feb 26, 2003)
- Episode 11x22: School Daze (May 16, 2001)
- Episode 10x09: Sundown (Dec 15, 1999)
- Episode 10x02: Killerz (Sep 29, 1999)
- Episode 9x23: Refuge (1) (May 26, 1999)
The Simpsons (1989)
Guest starring as J. Jonah Jameson
- Episode 18x06: Moe 'N' a Lisa (Nov 19, 2006)
Guest starring as Tabloid Editor
- Episode 18x16: Homerazzi (Mar 25, 2007)
Guest starring as JJ Gruff
- Episode 29x13: 3 Scenes Plus a Tag from a Marriage (Mar 25, 2018)
Guest starring as Victor
- Episode 30x19: Girl's in the Band (Mar 31, 2019) [Special Guest Star]
Guest starring as Dr. Jessup
- Episode 30x09: Daddicus Finch (Dec 2, 2018) [Special Guest Star]
Saturday Night Live (1975)
Guest starring as J.K. Simmons
(2 episodes)
- Episode S40 Special: Saturday Night Live 40th Anniversary (Feb 15, 2015)
- Episode 40x13: J.K. Simmons / D'Angelo (Jan 31, 2015)
Oscars (1953)
Guest starring as J.K. Simmons
(3 episodes)
- Episode 2022-03-27: The 94th Annual Academy Awards (Mar 27, 2022)
- Episode 2016-02-28: The 88th Annual Academy Awards (Feb 28, 2016)
- Episode 2015-02-22: The 87th Annual Academy Awards (Feb 22, 2015)