[Detroit born actor J.K. Simmons, starring in the movie "Whiplash," talks about the role that could win him an Oscar for best supporting actor].

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Detroit born actor Jonathan Kimble ("J.K.") Simmons, starring in the movie "Whiplash," talks about the role that could win him an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. He describes his upbringing, interest in acting, and his big break. Simmons' wife Michelle Schumacher jokes that he is a "37-year overnig...

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Corporate Author:	CBS Television Network (boradcaster.)
Other Authors:	Simmons, J. K. (Interviewee) Schumacher, Michelle, 1966- (Interviewee) Reitman, Jason, 1977- (Interviewee) Blackstone, John, ereporter
Language:	English
Subjects:	Simmons, J. K. > Interviews. Schumacher, Michelle, > 1966- > Interviews. Actors > Interviews. Reitman, Jason, > 1977- > Interviews. Motion picture producers and directors > Interviews. Whiplash (Motion picture : 2014) Simmons, J. K. > Childhood and youth. Motion pictures > Casting. Interviews. Nonfiction television programs. Sound recordings.
Genre:	Interviews. Nonfiction television programs. Sound recordings.
Physical Description:	1 online resource (1 audio file (7 min., 36 sec.))
Format:	Electronic Audio Software

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Summary:	Detroit born actor Jonathan Kimble ("J.K.") Simmons, starring in the movie "Whiplash," talks about the role that could win him an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. He describes his upbringing, interest in acting, and his big break. Simmons' wife Michelle Schumacher jokes that he is a "37-year overnight success story". Writer director Jason Reitman talks about casting Simmons in all of his movies. Excerpts from several of Simmons' roles are included. On the show "Sunday Morning".
Note:	Title supplied. Originally broadcast on CBS-TV.
Call Number:	Voice 30413
Playing Time:	00:07:36
Event Details:	Broadcast 2015 February 8.