But while Chazelle's original "Whiplash" also featured Simmons as the terrifying Fletcher, it was Johnny Simmons (no relation to J.K. Simmons) who wielded the drumsticks as Andrew Neiman. Read more: ...

BAFTA and Spirit awards. “Whiplash,” shot in 19 days, centers on Simmons’ pushing Miles Teller’s drummer character to the breaking point at a fictional New York City music academy.

He's after the respect of a fearsome, offensive and abusive teacher, played by JK Simmons. The structure, energy and intensity of the film ... Whiplash is nominated for five Academy Awards ...

Though he’s appeared in more than 50 movies and several hit TV shows, J.K. Simmons is perhaps still best known as the deadpan professor in Farmer’s Insurance commercials. “It’s humbling ...

J.K. Simmons was the recipient of the 87th Academy Awards’ Oscar ... an unexpectedly starry awards season for the indie film in 2014 and the film’s legacy and impact in the industry. “Whiplash” ...

J.K. Simmons, for his turn as a ruthless music teacher in “Whiplash ... of the film. “I’m continuing to fight Father Time as best as I can.” The subject of the Academy Awards didn ...

The British awards, known as the BAFTAs, are considered an indicator of likely success at Hollywood’s Academy ... Actor (J.K. Simmons), Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Film Editing.

I can't stop talking about Whiplash. I can't even stop saying Whiplash. It's that good. In a month where every film is receiving 5-star-instant-masterpiece-give-it-all-the-awards plaudits ...